So, Will/would OBAMA Take a Role?

[Skraxx]

Will/would Joe ask him to? Asking for a friend.

[MineralMan]

1. Probably not. It would be rare for a President to take a

lower ranking job in another administration. Why would anyone do that? Obama was POTUS for 8 years. That's "the best a man can get," to misquote a razor blade ad.

[PTWB]

18. If we had the Senate and Obama wanted it,

I’d like be happy to see him on the Supreme Court.

I’m sure he would prefer to remain retired though. He has already given so much of his life and energy to the country.

[Totally Tunsie]

27. ...and yet, Jimmy Carter takes on the *lowly* job of building houses.

IMO, men of distinction do work that interests them, no matter what it might be and how unexpected it might be, without thinking of reward or recognition.

Thus, it wouldn't surprise me to see BHO have an active interest somewhere in Joe's administration.

[tman]

2. He doesn't want it.

Why would he?

[Brother Buzz]

3. Ambassador-at-large, Baby!

A fully trusted and proven plenipotentiary in Biden's pocket would be a valuable tool to expedite matters.

[lastlib]

14. I have thought that "ambassador plenipotentiary" would be a good role for him....

He is so well-respected internationally. I do not know if he wants to play that role, but there is so much he could do to repair our international standing.

[Brother Buzz]

24. I don't see it being a full time gig

But rather, he could be Biden's ace in the hole who can be depended upon to step up if an extraordinary situation arises; it's what friends do.

[DonaldsRump]

4. No, but I'm sure he'll be an informal adviser

[In It to Win It]

5. It's time Obama take his leave if he wants to

He’s done enough. We will forever be grateful.

[stillcool]

6. can't imagine why he would..

been there, done that, has the scars to prove it.

[NurseJackie]

7. I'll bet that's a phone number that Joe has memorized.

They'll chat whenever Joe wants a friend's advice... or a sanity-check... or reassurance.

[JI7]

8. Why would he do that ? It would restrict the things he could do

[GoCubsGo]

9. If he has any role, it will likely be international fence-mending.

I don't think it would be in any sort of official capacity.

[okaawhatever]

10. Ambassador to Russia. LOL. Someone teach him how

To say, “How do ya like me now, bitch” in Russian so nothing gets lost in translation. I just want to see Putin’s face. Haha

[JHB]

11. A former president, especially one as well-regarded internationally as Obama...

...can be much more effective by not being part of the administration but can, occasionally, do things in an unofficial capacity.

[lapfog_1]

12. sec gen of th U.N.

or possibly SCOTUS

[lastlib]

17. U.N. will never install an American as Sec.-Gen.....

We're a permanent member of the Security Council, and we have such weight/influence in international affairs that too many countries would object to an American in that position, which historically has gone to someone from what a certain Individual #1 has called "s***-hole countries."

[lapfog_1]

20. they would make an exception for Obama.

if the world got to vote on the idea.

but China and Russia would likely nix the deal

[cayugafalls]

13. No. He was President. To take a lower position in a future administration is wrong.

He should be head of the U.N or something like that.

[Silent3]

28. There is precedent. Taft first served as President, then later as a Justice n/t

[cayugafalls]

29. I will concede that a Supreme Court Justice would be a lateral move...

The Obama court has a nice ring to it.

[Yavin4]

15. Secy of Husband to Michelle

A life long appointment and does not need senate approval.

[meadowlander]

16. He needs to stay outside and keep spearheading anti-voter suppression efforts.

That's the single most important thing the Democratic Party needs to do in the next two years.

[themaguffin]

19. No. 110% No. And there is no need to. Come on.

[Happy Hoosier]

21. No.

He’ll be a private advisor to his friend.

[onetexan]

22. Probably in the capacity of helping in disaster aid, like president Clinton & Bush Sr. did during

Dubya's admin. Though of course if Joe needs to bounce things off O i'm sure O would be there for his Big Brother

[ProfessorGAC]

23. Selling Ideas, Perhaps

Stumping for legislation to get popular support.
A high % of voters still like him a lot. Yougov had him at 60% earlier this year.

[L.Pharmstrong]

25. SCOTUS

As soon as there is a vacancy, either through attrition or expansion if we win the Senate,

[Skraxx]

26. Interesting Replies...Not Even an "Unofficial" Role? On a Consultancy Type Basis? I Dunno, Obama is

The type that will serve his country in need. Joe may feel he needs his expertise...somehow. Obama is humble enough to take a role, don't you think? You think Obama would think it's beneath him?

[Statistical]

30. No. Presidents don't serve again.

It would be "weird" for the top dog being demoted to an underling. Political careers end at the Presidency. I don't think Joe would ask and I don't think Obama would offer.

In theory he could run again for the Senate again but I don't think he will do that either.