Jose Andres is nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, congressman confirms

[Gothmog]

I would love to see Chef Andrés win this award if for no other reason than to see trump pissed off https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/food/wp/2018/11/26/jose-andres-is-nominated-for-the-2019-nobel-peace-prize-congressman-confirms/?utm_term=.65bbfc585a12

Ever since José Andrés and his small nonprofit group took it upon themselves to feed hungry Puerto Ricans following the near-knockout punch of Hurricane Maria last year, the celebrity chef’s name has been whispered in talk about potential nominees for a Nobel Peace Prize. Today, Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) confirmed that he has nominated the restaurateur and humanitarian for the 2019 award....

The Washington Post obtained some of the language from Delaney’s nomination submission for Andrés. In the section where the congressman explained why he nominated Andrés, Delaney wrote:

“Because of Mr. Andrés’s work, millions of people have been fed. This is the most basic human need and Mr. Andrés has proven to be world-class in this essential humanitarian field. With an incredible spirit and an innovative mind, Mr. Andrés is solving one of the world’s ancient problems and supplying world leaders with a new road map to provide more effective disaster relief in the future.”

When reached by phone, Andrés characteristically downplayed the nomination.

trump is convinced that he is entitled to the Nobel Peace Prize for doing nothing.

[Renew Deal]

1. Delaney is running for president...

[Neema]

2. I've been saying for months that I hope he gets nominated and wins.

He so richly deserves it.

[Cha]

3. And, Especially for Feeding Puerto Ricans After

Hurricane Maria devastated their Island and so many Puerto Ricans were killed.

the Stupid Monster would hate that.

[Gothmog]

6. Agreed

The work Andres did in Puerto Rico was amazing

[iluvtennis]

4. Nice. Hope he wins.

[BigmanPigman]

5. Jose is the real deal.

He has helped in Haiti and other place where natural disasters hit and govt doesn't provide enough support.

[octoberlib]

7. He deserves it. Such a wonderful, giving person.

[Dorian Gray]

8. I love him

and would love it if he wins. (Though I do think it's a long shot, as his work is very targeted to US disasters.) But he's a wonderful role model and I think he should win ALL THE AWARDS!