What would be a possible position in a Biden administration for Pete Buttigieg?

[LiberalFighter]

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My first thought is possibly Chief of Staff.

Any other thoughts?


Sorry for not including Pete's name.

[drray23]

1. For whom?

[awesomerwb1]

2. Hmmm squirrel?

[hangaleft]

65. Moose would be better :)

(Nothing up my sleeve)

No disrespect to Mayor Pete intended.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE — ELIZABETH WARREN

[mr_lebowski]

3. I was thinking missionary ... but I may've misunderstood the question (nt)

[2naSalit]

6. ...

[mr_lebowski]

9. Note that when I posted, the headline read only

"What would be a possible position in a Biden administration?"

I couldn't let that one go ... you know me

[2naSalit]

10. Indeed.

That's what it said when I read it too! I know, and I'm glad you didn't... I needed a good laugh.

[mr_lebowski]

11. You know I got you covered girlfren ...

[2naSalit]

14. Thanks

it's what I loves aboucha!

Which brings to mind, in a sick sort of way...

[mr_lebowski]

17. I seriously almost posted that song a couple days ago on MA forum ...

GMTA

[2naSalit]

18. Scary huh? ...nt

[mr_lebowski]

20. It's kinda like ...

[2naSalit]

21. Yeow...

That looks painful, like a migraine or something!

[mr_lebowski]

23. Yeah well my mind was, ya know ... really, really blown, so ... (nt)

[Laura PourMeADrink]

15. You two must be horny. Lol

[mr_lebowski]

19. Well, I did come fully equipped with an XY chromosome pair, so at any given moment ...

That's probably a safe bet

Speaking only for myself, obviously.

[cwydro]

38. Spewed my wine on my dog, who is on my lap.

She’s annoyed.

[Lexblues]

4. I think Pete and Beto need jobs

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.

[Spider Jerusalem]

8. Buttigieg has no relevant experience for a top-level cabinet post like State or Defense

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".

[Laura PourMeADrink]

16. With energy, inelligence, and heart you can do anything.

[Firebrand Gary]

29. I'm getting real tired of this excuse.

Buttigieg is THE ideal Secretary of State. At the very least US Ambassador to the UN!

[Spider Jerusalem]

34. How? What relevant experience does he have?

If you were casting for a new series of "The West Wing" then maybe, but not in the real world.

[Firebrand Gary]

35. Amy's and Pete's tweets to one another are pure love.

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.

[onetexan]

47. And does the idiot' son on law Kushner have any experience?

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.

[riverwalker]

58. UN Ambassador

His skill with languages and learning about other cultures would be perfect.

[frazzled]

43. Neither does a single one of the other candidates

Just because someone is a senator doesn’t 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.

[treestar]

45. Somebody who learns a language

To read a book they are interested in can learn anything needed for any job they are interested in.

[onetexan]

48. Yea, but 8? How many languages do u speak?

The only other person i know who has a proficient grasp of as many languages is my uncle, an academic.

[yardwork]

49. I agree. I think he should run for Congress or something. Get more experience.

[spooky3]

52. I think the problem is that his district in IN

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.

[yardwork]

54. Obama represented Illinois. Very different from Indiana.

I see Pete's problem in Indiana.

[MontanaFarmer]

55. But he won Indiana in 2008, i thought that was the

intent of the post.

[yardwork]

57. Oh, now I get it!

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.

[MontanaFarmer]

61. Joe seems like the type to

appreciate good pie. Victory is certain!

[yardwork]

62. Joe Biden - if you're reading this, go to diners and order pie.

I remember in 2008 Obama ate pie at every campaign stop in the Midwest. Probably won him the election.

[MontanaFarmer]

63. Never gained an ounce either.

I'm jealous of that metabolic capability, because i do not share it.

[yardwork]

64. Me too!

[spooky3]

68. yes, it was; thank you; I wasn't very clear. nt

[bottomofthehill]

66. South Bend is by far the largest population center in the district

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.

[spooky3]

69. but not after the 2010 redistricting:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana%27s_2nd_congressional_district

[onetexan]

46. SoS for Pete, Bloomberg for Treasury, Preet Bharara for AG

[Capt. America]

5. Pete VA Sec or HUD? Susan Rice Sec of State. Beto Ambassador or Interior? Climate czar?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

13. Hmmm...not sure about Susan Rice. May be? How about

Rex Tillerson? Rexxon.

[dsc]

37. are you mixing up Susan and Condalessa?

susan Rice was UN Ambassador for Obama

[Laura PourMeADrink]

41. I know. Have no idea why, just never liked her.

[elleng]

26. Thought of HUD for him, yesterday,

using his mayoral experience.

[judeling]

7. Some Assistant Sec.

Pete is a talented politician but needs a lot of seasoning.

[Firebrand Gary]

30. Some Assistant Sec.

You couldn't even come up with a name? How disrespectful.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

12. He had GREAT ideas when he ran for DNC head. Yes, adminstrative

position would be great.

[question everything]

22. UN ambassador

[AlexSFCA]

27. this would be great and he speaks multiple languages

what a great representative

[musicblind]

24. SOS or VP would be fantastic.

Homeland Security, NSA, or DOD would also be good places for him.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. ANY POSITION THAT JOE WANTS TO GIVE HIM!

[Gothmog]

28. Joe's speech about Pete was special

Link to tweet

?s=20

[flotsam]

31. VP. it's VP...

"He's like my son!"???

Politically aligned, age contrast, diversity, plus his resume-this guy is VP material.

[blue cat]

32. Any position he wants

I hope he gets. Something concerning the military would be nice.

[grantcart]

33. Chief of Staff. Biden needs A strong one and Butigege's discipline and

Intelligence would be a perfect fit

[Capt. America]

36. Usually Chief of Staff knows a lot of old Washington hands; I'm not sure he does.

[Cha]

39. KR

[RDavisJ1]

40. Joe wouldn't be where he is without Pete so...

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.

[Demsrule86]

42. That was mine too...he would be great.

[Blue_true]

44. Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Veterans Affairs

There are several jobs that he would absolutely be excellent in.

[Gothmog]

50. My only issue with Mayor Pete was his lack of expierence

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.

[True Blue American]

51. SOD or SOS.

[SKKY]

53. US Ambassador to the UN...

...we need someone serious and sober. Pete would be exceptional in that role.

[Karadeniz]

60. That was my thought, but head of VA mentioned above is also appropriate.

[samnsara]

56. housing or eduction...something with direct contact with people.. hes so good with them.

[squirecam]

59. He couldn't be worse then the current people

In those position. Even if he never showed up to work !

[Bayard]

67. I could see Ambassador to the UN

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.

[lark]

70. I've thought of Chief of Staff as well.

I'd like Press Secretary because he is such a great communicator, but don't know how high a level of position that is?