Democratic operative Tanden, whose 'toxic' tweets cost her OMB post, to replace Rice at WH, reports

Democratic operative Neera Tanden, who withdrew her nomination by President Biden to lead the Office of Management and Budget, largely over her online attacks on political rivals, is reportedly a top candidate to replace Susan Rice as the president's top domestic policy adviser.

Rice resigned Monday. 

A former administration official told Politico that White House aides have been talking openly about Tanden’s consideration for Rice’s job, calling her potential appointment "pretty damn firm."

Tanden withdrew her nomination to run the Office of Management and Budget in March 2021 when it became clear she didn’t have the Senate votes for her confirmation, largely over her past comments about political rivals – from every party.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, accused Tanden said during her confirmation hearings of "vicious attacks" against progressives.

West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin said at the time that Tanden's "overtly partisan statements will have a toxic and detrimental impact on the important working relationship" between Congress and the White House budget office.

Tanden deleted hundreds of tweets and apologized during a confirmation hearings to "people on either the left or right who are hurt by what I’ve said." 

She is now the White House staff secretary, and she is still listed online as president of the Center for American Progress.