EMAIL DETAILS

I'd be inclined to let it go, or respond with something like "Thank you for
reaching out. I'm not engaging with the press, on or off the record, but if
that changes I'll let you know." Or something. Not sure what we have to
gain at the moment, as we are moving past the August nuttiness a bit.

But keep the email in case there is something you'd like to get into the
bloodstream later, or another unhelpful narrative developing (e.g. the faux
deathbed confession garbage).

I think.

On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 4:47 PM, <hbiden@rosemontseneca.com> wrote:

> How should I respond
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* "ODonnell, Kelly (NBCUniversal)" <Kelly.ODonnell@nbcuni.com>
> *Date:* September 10, 2015 at 1:21:09 PM EDT
> *To:* "'hbiden@rosemontseneca.com'" <hbiden@rosemontseneca.com>
> *Subject:* *saying hello*
>
> Hunter,
>
> I am touching base to hopefully open a channel of contact with you. I’ve
> been covering the Vice President over the years and have been asked by NBC
> to be on the team watching for his decision on a possible campaign.
>
> I am looking to build a bridge, not write a particular story.
>
> I was with him in Pittsburgh Monday as the “TV pooler” and was able to see
> up close the enthusiasm and encouragement he received from the crowd along
> the parade route.
>
> I am hoping you would speak to me and I would offer careful discretion. I
> hope to be able to understand the decision when the times comes. I know
> there is much speculation reporting and I would prefer to find a way to get
> at the real truth. I am happy to do on background without attribution. I
> do not discuss my contacts without others.
>
> My personal email is *Kelly.**OD**onnell17@gmail.com*
> <Kelly.ODonnell17@gmail.com>. My cell is below and my company email is
> this address.
>
> Thank you for your time and consideration.
>
> Kelly O
>
> *Kelly O'Donnell*
> *Capitol Hill Correspondent*
> *NBC News*
> *(202) 885-4899 <%28202%29%20885-4899> (Senate booth office)*
> *(202) 288-5217 <%28202%29%20288-5217> (cell)*
> *Twitter: @KellyO*
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