CNN —In recent weeks, an increasingly familiar list of Republicans has dominated the not-very-subtle competition to become Donald Trump’s running mate.
Trump himself has added to the air of inevitability by floating these names in interviews and appearances over and over.
Many around the campaign believe the lack of secrecy surrounding the open audition raises the possibility Trump ultimately picks someone off the public’s radar.
A source confirmed Trump floated Cotton’s name during a recent private dinner, surprising some of his guests.
Earlier this year, Hagerty was spotted at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach with the former president.
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