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"In a sense, putting together a Cabinet is like a jigsaw puzzle, and he wants to make sure that it represents the diversity of our country," Jarrett said on NBC's "Meet the Press." "Diversity of perspectives, diversity in race, diversity in geography."
She later told an organization of black columnists that the Cabinet shortlists bandied about in news reports and opinion pieces are the product more of speculation than of reporting.
"The five people who actually do know the names on the list, you haven't spoken to," Jarrett told the Trotter Group in an hour-long interview session, referring to Obama, Emanuel and the three transition team chairmen. "My guess is [the media are] speculating on the people who are most commonly thought of."
Obama and his wife, Michelle, are scheduled to meet with President Bush today at the White House. The session is expected to be part courtesy call and part business. White House officials said first lady Laura Bush is expected to show Michelle Obama around the White House residence, and Barack Obama is expected to discuss with the president some of the pressing issues that he will face once he takes office.
Michelle Obama, a Harvard Law School graduate, is not interested in getting deeply involved in policy matters, although she plans to promote volunteerism and work to alleviate the plight of military spouses, Jarrett said.
Instead, Michelle Obama is focused on getting the couple's two daughters, Sasha, 7, and Malia, 10, settled in their new home, Jarrett said. Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, will also move to the White House with the new first family, she said.
"Having a seat at the table and being co-president is not something she is interested in doing," Jarrett said, referring to Michelle Obama.
Staff writer Kevin Merida contributed to this report.
