Even basic vetting would have unearthed Robert Harward's decision not to serve

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Trump's pick to replace Flynn turns down offer.  (USA Today, 2/16/2017)

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"Extreme vetting" obviously wasn't in place when Paul Manafort was hired as Trump's campaign chairman.  (8/15/2016)

Trump's good buddy Scott Walker also have problems with the vetting process.
WEDC board members say, "Gee, maybe we should start vetting requests for financial assistance."  (12/14/2016)
WEDC open for business: Another 'no vetting' special deal.  (10/15/2015)
Babble On: Scott Walker needs to start vetting his mouth.  (8/25/2015)
"Oh, That Pesky Vetting Process", starring Scott Walker.  (7/21/2015)
Vet (verb): Not in the Scott Walker administration vocabulary.  (7/14/2015)
We've seen this happen before -- an administration too lazy to be bothered with a vetting process.  (3/19/2015)
Cheerleader Regina Millner ("She's a Big Republican") Defends Scott Walker in Regents Appointment Flap.  (6/14/2013)
WEDC public information officer resigns after 1 month on the job. (5/9/2013
It's called vetting.  (6/24/2011)