The Yale Law grad was a finalist for the post of solicitor general a plum post that ultimately went to his fellow Filipino American, Noel Francisco . It makes her more powerful to be the dispenser of information behind the scenes. A source familiar with Kellyannes thinking disputes this characterization, rationalizing that if she were a leaker, it would be obvious because she knows so much. Whatever the truth, Kellyannes reputation as a blabbermouth stuck, to the point where Kushner banned her from meetings. You can connect with David on Twitter (@DavidLat), LinkedIn, and Facebook, and you can reach him by email at [email protected].