Barack Obama for Secretary of State

[KS Toronado]

Who better to get our country back in good standing on the world stage? All world leaders like him except Putin.

[JI7]

1. No

[maxsolomon]

31. Seconded.

He's done enough for several lifetimes. SoS is a bear of a job, and there's plenty of qualified people who want it.

[JHB]

33. Yup. If he's willing, he's much more effective as an unofficial go-between...

...than as a formal member of the administration.

And it's far more in keeping with what modern ex-presidents normally do.

[PoliticAverse]

2. What makes you think he'd want the job? n/t

[TwilightZone]

3. If I had to guess, I'm not sure he'd want the job.

I think he's pretty happy outside of official public service.

[madaboutharry]

4. IMO, he has zero interest in being Sec. of State.

Why would he want to to that?

[Under The Radar]

5. Nothing less than Chief Justice of SCOTUS

[madaboutharry]

8. That job is already filled.

Roberts isn't going anywhere, he loves that job.

[Under The Radar]

15. I didn't say it would happen, just that anything less he is above honor.

Who even said Barack needed a job? But the thought of it isn’t impossible. The right wing is calling for his impeachment this morning, when things get too crazy he could just walk away as Speaker John Boehner did.

[Volaris]

24. Yeah, and to be fair, as far as the administrative part of the job goes, he is actually good at it.

[PTWB]

10. Has something happened to Roberts?

[Under The Radar]

18. No, just in hot water with his conservative overlords

[ProfessorGAC]

28. Start With Justice

He's young enough to stick around to become CJ.
He'd be the 2nd POTUS (I think) to go to SCOTUS. Pretty sure Taft did that.

[TomCADem]

6. That would mean that Democrats would be shelving their best asset...

...because in a normal Presidency, the Secretary of State should not be campaigning.

[Buckeyeblue]

7. I think Obama is best as a former president who is not tied down by a job

[Sherman A1]

16. Agreed

A cabinet post is beneath his stature and abilities.

[lapfog_1]

9. if Obama wants to serve again

it will either be as Sec Gen of the United Nations or as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

[Celerity]

22. +1000

[OAITW r.2.0]

11. I want him on the Supreme Court. nt

[DonaldsRump]

12. How about BHO on the Supreme Court?

It happened once before with William Howard Taft who, after his Presidency, became Chief Justice. Unfortunately, when Joe wins, it's unlikely he'll get to pick a CJ, and I doubt Barack would settle for anything less.

That being said, Taft had been a federal judge before he became President.

Of course, it's just a dream about an ideal world/utopia, but wouldn't it be great for Barack Obama to sit on the US Supreme Court with lifetime tenure!!?!

(B/t/w the last time a Democratic President picked a Chief Justice of SCOTUS who was confirmed was 1946 by Harry Truman! Folks, that was 74 years ago. The Rs have played the SCOTUS game well. Once they saw the social changes brought about the Warren Court (and remember that Earl Warren was nominated by Ike), they clearly have done everything they can to control this branch of the US government. It's all the more reason to consider judicial reforms).

[dsp3000]

35. would he really want that job though?

Seems like a tough job. If i were him i'd just be an advocate as a former president and enjoy a more or less relaxing life.

[DonaldsRump]

36. No. But "I" would want him to!

It's just a pipedream.

I think it's better he does what he's doing now: advising the party and its leaders. He's accomplished everything a person could accomplish in this life and he's not even 60 years old. Presidents Carter and Clinton are getting up there in age (although Bill is younger than Joe). So it's good for BHO to continue as the "elder" statesmen of the Ds.

[Joinfortmill]

13. Obama will work behind the scenes.

[rso]

14. Obsma

Don’t think he would take a demotion, because after being POTUS, Sec State is a demotion.

[exboyfil]

17. Besides John Quincy Adams who became a Representative

William Howard Taft who became Chief Justice, and Andrew Johnson who became a Senator, has any other former President taken a political job (elected or appointed)? Hoover helped on some commissions to reform the Federal government.

[Baclava]

19. Uh, no. After holding the highest office of the land you want him to answer to his subordinate?

He's served his country and can do whatever he wants with his life.

[FakeNoose]

20. Absolutely - if anyone can get our friends & allies back

... Obama can! He is our most beloved Goodwill Ambassador.
He'd make an awesome Secretary of State.

THEN he can have his well-deserved seat on SCOTUS.

[Doreen]

21. I want future pictures of Obama skiing, walking in a park with the family

eating at his favorite restaurant, playing with Bo, or heading into a theater. I do not want to see more pictures of him stressed. He has done his time and did it well. Let him breath.

[Brother Buzz]

23. Ambassador Extraordinary or Plenipotentiary sounds good to me

Barack Obama will be Joe Biden's long ball hitter.

[Binkie The Clown]

25. Or Supreme Court justice. nt

[lettucebe]

26. Seriously doubt he wants a government job ever again

[helpisontheway]

27. No way..He deserves to enjoy his life. That is constant travel..nt

[mucifer]

29. I bet he advises President Biden as some former Presidents do That's about all

[onenote]

30. All of these posts suggesting that Obama and/or Hillary Clinton be made cabinet members

are disconnected from reality.

[tman]

32. What is this weird obsession with finding Obama a new job?

Let the man do other things ffs.

[themaguffin]

34. Why???? We have GREAT, TALENTED people to move UP into that role who also can be

a future president

[tgenerico]

37. Hillary again if she wants it.

Obama would be a good Supreme Court pick.

[Happy Hoosier]

38. I loves me some Barack Obama, but no...

How about Susan Rice?

More than qualified.