Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumWhat would be a possible position in a Biden administration for Pete Buttigieg?
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My first thought is possibly Chief of Staff.
Any other thoughts?
Sorry for not including Pete's name.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
drray23
(7,637 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
awesomerwb1
(4,268 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
hangaleft
(649 posts)(Nothing up my sleeve)
No disrespect to Mayor Pete intended.
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primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)"What would be a possible position in a Biden administration?"
I couldn't let that one go ... you know me
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2naSalit
(86,775 posts)That's what it said when I read it too! I know, and I'm glad you didn't... I needed a good laugh.
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mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
2naSalit
(86,775 posts)it's what I loves aboucha!
Which brings to mind, in a sick sort of way...
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mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)GMTA
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2naSalit
(86,775 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
2naSalit
(86,775 posts)That looks painful, like a migraine or something!
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mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)That's probably a safe bet
Speaking only for myself, obviously.
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cwydro
(51,308 posts)Shes annoyed.
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Lexblues
(180 posts)Pete could make a fantastic SOS. Bloomberg could be Treasury Secy if he promises to use his billions to help Biden win. Doug Jones could be Atty General if he loses his Senate seat in Alabama.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Spider Jerusalem
(21,786 posts)I have no idea why people keep suggesting it here. "Mayor of a mid-sized midwestern city and failed presidential candidate" is an awfully thin CV when considering "who do I want in charge of the US military/American foreign policy".
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Firebrand Gary
(5,044 posts)Buttigieg is THE ideal Secretary of State. At the very least US Ambassador to the UN!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Spider Jerusalem
(21,786 posts)If you were casting for a new series of "The West Wing" then maybe, but not in the real world.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Firebrand Gary
(5,044 posts)Pete's resume is one that should be respected. It is not often that we get an eight language multi-linguist with relevant wartime military exposure who happens to have McKinsey & Company experience. Additionally, a two-term mayor is one of the best resume entries for a cabinet-level position. Mayors are front line politicians, unlike legislators who have the luxury of shifting accountability.
We need Pete, he's the future of our party. We need Amy, she's a leader in our party. Together we're unstoppable.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
onetexan
(13,058 posts)Or Pompous Pompeo for that matter.neither these 2 have the qualifications Pete has. Hillary with her impressive resume before her SoS appointment did not have the experience. Pete is a shoe-in for SoS.
More importantly, it will give him the foreign policy experience for the next time he runs for POTUS. He is our future. We need to groom good leaders.
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riverwalker
(8,694 posts)His skill with languages and learning about other cultures would be perfect.
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frazzled
(18,402 posts)Just because someone is a senator doesnt mean they can administer a large, complex government department. Nor do I think a single one of them knows a whit more about foreign policy or the military.
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treestar
(82,383 posts)To read a book they are interested in can learn anything needed for any job they are interested in.
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onetexan
(13,058 posts)The only other person i know who has a proficient grasp of as many languages is my uncle, an academic.
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yardwork
(61,703 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
spooky3
(34,476 posts)is very red, as is IN as a whole. Obama was able to break that, but he is unique. If the blue areas grow and the red ones shrink in population, maybe that will change.
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yardwork
(61,703 posts)I see Pete's problem in Indiana.
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MontanaFarmer
(630 posts)intent of the post.
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yardwork
(61,703 posts)Obama was smart - he praised people's pie all over the Midwest. I grew up in Ohio. Midwesterners love their pie.
I hope Joe likes pie. All kinds.
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MontanaFarmer
(630 posts)appreciate good pie. Victory is certain!
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yardwork
(61,703 posts)I remember in 2008 Obama ate pie at every campaign stop in the Midwest. Probably won him the election.
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MontanaFarmer
(630 posts)I'm jealous of that metabolic capability, because i do not share it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
yardwork
(61,703 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
spooky3
(34,476 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bottomofthehill
(8,346 posts)Senator Donnelley was able to win there three times as a house member. It would be a good test for Pete and we can always use a reliable Democratic vote in the house.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
spooky3
(34,476 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
onetexan
(13,058 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Capt. America
(2,478 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Rex Tillerson? Rexxon.
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dsc
(52,166 posts)susan Rice was UN Ambassador for Obama
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Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
elleng
(131,102 posts)using his mayoral experience.
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judeling
(1,086 posts)Pete is a talented politician but needs a lot of seasoning.
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Firebrand Gary
(5,044 posts)You couldn't even come up with a name? How disrespectful.
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Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)position would be great.
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question everything
(47,534 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)what a great representative
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musicblind
(4,484 posts)Homeland Security, NSA, or DOD would also be good places for him.
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,699 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,554 posts)Link to tweet
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flotsam
(3,268 posts)"He's like my son!"???
Politically aligned, age contrast, diversity, plus his resume-this guy is VP material.
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blue cat
(2,415 posts)I hope he gets. Something concerning the military would be nice.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
grantcart
(53,061 posts)Intelligence would be a perfect fit
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Capt. America
(2,478 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Cha
(297,652 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
RDavisJ1
(52 posts)Had Pete not dropped out Joe wouldn't be in the position he is in. Pete also won IA and very close second in NH. Part of Joes win in VA was due to Pete who had a huge presence there. Pete was polling to win AR. Pete had a huge TN Nashville ground game. Pete had a big MA ground game. Pete was polling well in OK and had HUGE turn out in Denver.
Team Pete was on the phones banking for Joe the same night he dropped out converting Pete supporters into Biden supporters.
For someone with such a low resume and no experience, he certainly saved Joe's bacon.
So while you guys laugh and joke, take a moment and show some respect to a man who served our country, turned a "dying" city around in less than 8 years, and who's plans were rated #1 for showing a surplus budget while insuring everyone.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,667 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)There are several jobs that he would absolutely be excellent in.
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Gothmog
(145,554 posts)Being mayor of a small town is not sufficient to qualify Mayor Pete to be POTUS. However, service in a Biden administration will be great for Mayor Pete and get rid of this issue.
I would have no problems with Mayor Pete in a number of positions in a Biden administration including vP. Mayor Pete is very bright and we will see him do great things.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Blue American
(17,988 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SKKY
(11,821 posts)...we need someone serious and sober. Pete would be exceptional in that role.
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Karadeniz
(22,572 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
samnsara
(17,635 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
squirecam
(2,706 posts)In those position. Even if he never showed up to work !
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Bayard
(22,149 posts)Or possibly other ambassadorships, but Cabinet positions? Not so much, even as much as we like him.
Sec of Defense or State is just ridiculous. Seriously, what are his qualifications for either? Because he was in the military or mayor of South Bend? Compare to the experience of a John Kerry or Hillary Clinton.
I think we'd be dangerously close to trump's playbook of hiring his unqualified minions for very important positions.
Again, don't get me wrong, I like Pete a lot. He's very intelligent and well-spoken. I'd like to see him run for prez again, after he gets some seasoning in the House or Senate.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
lark
(23,155 posts)I'd like Press Secretary because he is such a great communicator, but don't know how high a level of position that is?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden