MLG was not vetted for vice-president by the Biden team despite being frequently mentioned as a possible pick. Her shot at becoming the next Health and Human Services Secretary is seen as more likely. This time, one of the Alligators reports, she is indeed being vetted. 

Will that be troublesome? It won't be without its bumps. What's been tagged "Crotchgate" will be gone over with a fine tooth comb, the incident where she's accused of throwing water on the pants of a campaign aide and then grabbing his private parts. That's especially sensitive in these #metoo times. 

Then there's her somewhat turbulent management style that was on display Friday when she suddenly axed the Secretary of the Public Safety Department, apparently a sacrificial offering to the progressive left. That follows other abrupt cabinet dismissals.

Then there's the matter of her finances and that health care consulting firm she ran with State Rep. Debbie Armstrong that caused so much controversy in the '18 campaign. Throw in that ill-advised jewelry purchase during the COVID restrictions. Vetters will give that another going over. And what about  "whatever else?" All of the above is known to the public. Any negative surprises the political detectives turn up could send her cabinet chances tumbling. 

There is also the matter of competition. Since being touted as a possible HHS Secretary and her aides letting it be known she's interested, others who have their eye on that position have to be itching to give our Guv a black eye or two to enhance their own chances. 

There's also the lesser concern that giving MLG a cabinet post as well as naming outgoing Senator Udall as Sec. of Interior puts too much New Mexico on the list. 

So heads up Lt. Governor Howie Morales, who would be Guv if MLG departed, and also AG Hector Balderas, Senator Martin Heinrich and House Speaker Brian Egolf, all of whom are already weighing primary challenges to Morales should he take over the Fourth Floor. Don't, as they say, start measuring the drapes yet. But thanks for the entertainment, fellas. If nothing else, you're a relief from the pandemic headlines.