Subject: saying hello
From: "ODonnell, Kelly \(NBCUniversal\)" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:21:09 +0000

Hunter,

I am  touching base to hopefully open a channel of contact with you.  I've been covering the Vice President over the years and have been asked by NBC to be on the team watching for his decision on a possible campaign.

I am looking to build a bridge, not write a particular story.

I was with him in Pittsburgh Monday as the "TV pooler" and was able to see up close the enthusiasm and encouragement he received from the crowd along the parade route.

I am hoping you would speak to me and I would offer careful discretion.  I hope to be able to understand the decision  when the times comes.  I know there is much speculation reporting and I would prefer to find a way to get at the real truth.  I am happy to do on background without attribution.  I do not discuss my contacts without others.

My personal email is [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>.  My cell is below and my company email is this address.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Kelly O

Kelly O'Donnell
Capitol Hill Correspondent
NBC News
(202) 885-4899 (Senate booth office)
(202) 288-5217 (cell)
Twitter: @KellyO