Report: Biden won't choose Susan Rice for Secretary of State

Between the lines: So far, Biden’s inner circle has remained leak-proof on the names of his final selections. But sources tell Axios that the nation’s top diplomatic post will not go to Susan Rice, an indication Biden doesn’t want to begin his presidency with a standoff.

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Some Senate Republicans have sought to demonize her for the Obama administration’s initial response to the 2012 Benghazi attacks.

Rice, who was a finalist to be Biden’s vice president, could still be tapped to serve in another role in the Biden administration.

Be smart: Several Democrats close to Biden expect him to name his longtime adviser Tony Blinken to State. Biden aides declined to confirm Blinken is the pick.

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