I will let others debate over whether Pete Buttigieg should be VP or not, but regardless,

[JohnSJ]

Pete Buttitgieg should be in a very visible position, not only in the campaign, but in the Harris administration.

He is an articulate effective spokesperson.

[BComplex]

1. The man is one of our national treasures. I'd have confidence in him anywhere.

VP would work as far as I'm concerned.

[cbabe]

2. I like him for Secretary of State. He gets things done. World peace anyone?

[Ocelot II]

5. Anthony Blinken does a brilliant job, and considering the state of the world

right now it would be insane to replace him with anyone at all, let alone someone with no foreign policy experience. Buttigieg is a star in many ways but Blinken needs to stay where he is. There are many better places for Buttigieg, maybe Chief of Staff or Press Secretary?

[cbabe]

7. Those are admin/talker jobs. Pete should help make policy.

[Tetrachloride]

17. my thoughts pretty much the same

Chief of Staff or Communications

[rubbersole]

21. Chief of Staff.

Arguably the 2nd most powerful position in the world. Right there getting it done.

[LisaM]

29. I agree. A huge asset of the Biden administration is his appointments.

I would hope that a Harris administration would keep many of the appointments in place - for continuity AND because they are good appointments.

[LakeArenal]

3. VP please. Most qualified. Best name recognition.

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Edit : in 2019 he had many foreign endorsements for president.

I am sure he has many more today.

Dec 23, 2019 -
Politics & Policy
Buttigieg picks up more than 200 foreign policy endorsements

Pete Buttigieg announced Monday that he received endorsements from more than 200 foreign policy and national security officials, per USA Today.

Why it matters: It's another way for the South Bend, Ind., mayor to take aim at Joe Biden as his list includes a diverse group of Obama administration alumni described as the "next generation of foreign policy leaders" by the Buttigieg campaign's foreign policy head.
Buttigieg, who served in Afghanistan as a Navy intelligence officer, has faced skepticism about his foreign policy chops as mayor of the fourth-largest city in Indiana.

https://www.axios.com/2019/12/23/pete-buttigieg-foreign-policy-national-security-endorsements

[onandup]

6. Yep, he's a MAGAt killer

I'm afraid he's not among the finalists.

[LakeArenal]

9. I understand we don't get a vote on this most important moment in history.

But we can express an opinion.

[Zoomie1986]

39. He is far from the most qualified

He's a super-smart guy, but his resume is far too thin on the ground. He has experience as a small-town mayor and running one of the lesser cabinet departments. That's it.

He's won POTUS primaries in small, racially homogenous states, but floundered when the states got bigger and browner. I'm not saying he's racist at all, but he lost his appeal with a more diverse voter base that he never managed to overcome.

He has never won statewide office.

He has zero legislative experience, a fatal flaw when one of the most important jobs of a VP is to act as a liaison between POTUS and Congress, particularly the Senate. Harris, Biden, Gore and (especially) LBJ have been or were effective VPs because they had served in the US Senate. Do not underestimate the greater influence a VP wields from having been a member of at least one of the Houses of Congress. A POTUS needs all the help she can get with pushing a legislative agenda; Buttgieg simply doesn't have the requisite juice with our legislative branch as an outsider to be effective.

He has no higher office experience like governor (or even lt governor).

He has no foreign policy experience.

For now, he simply does not have the chops for the officer. I believe he will get there, eventually, but now is not that time.

[LakeArenal]

40. I disagree. He's great and has great experience.

He’s no small town mayor anymore.

[displacedvermoter]

4. Department of Homeland Security

but change that goddamn name and reorganize it, make it more manageable. Mayor Pete is the one to do it.

[colorado_ufo]

33. "National Security," please!

"Homeland" sounds like Germany or Russia.

[displacedvermoter]

36. Agree

Coast Guard back to Transportation or Commerce or DOD. First change after renaming it.

[wendyb-NC]

8. I'd love to see him as VP

He should definitely be in a prominent place in the Administration. Where his amazing talents, intelligence and communication skills can make a difference.

I agree he is a National Treasure.

[tulipsandroses]

10. It would be nice to see him demolish JD in a debate

On a side note, that would give us two First Gentlemen. Truly historic!

[global1]

11. The Other Person In History That Impressed Me So Much As A Potential VP Candidate For Kamala.....

was Barack Obama.

I remember when he gave his speech at the DNC Convention when he was emerging on the national scene.

I said at that time - this guy is going to be President someday.

And it happened!!!!

I get the same feeling when I see and hear Pete talk.

There's no question in my mind - if I was Kamala - that Pete would be my running mate.

[Attilatheblond]

12. Obama on the ballot would assure a nearly 100% GOP turn out

and possible cost us a lot of Independent voters. Pretty sure he is smart enough to stick with campaigning for Harris and down ballot DEMs. And pretty confident his wife does not want him to go back into national spotlight. She seems to have had enough of the bad treatment her husband has taken. I wouldn't blame her.

[global1]

13. I Guess I Wasn't As Clear In My OP As Pete Is Talking About Anything.....

I was not suggesting that Barack Obama should be considered as a VP candidate for Kamala.

I was trying to make a point that Pete is as impressive as Barack Obama was when he first came on the scene.

I'm supporting Pete for VP among all the other candidates mentioned for consideration.

He is as impressive now as Obama was back then.

Pete would represent Kamala well as her running mate.

IMHO - they make a very strong ticket. They have would have a wide appeal over all generations of the Voting Electorate.

[Attilatheblond]

14. Ah, thank you for clarification

I may have read your post too quickly and missed nuance.

IMHO, Pete is even more impressive that Obama.

[Elessar Zappa]

19. It couldn't happen but

Obama would ensure a win. He’s still extremely popular as is Michelle. He’d likely still be in office if there weren’t term limits.

[TBF]

24. Obama served 2 terms so I don't think it is possible for him to be VP pick -

the VP could be elevated to president at any time due to death (car accident, whatever) - I believe you would need someone eligible to be president.

[ShazzieB]

34. I agree.

And anyway, the idea of putting a former potus in as vp just seems weird to me. It would be like a demotion.

[pinkstarburst]

15. Buttigieg needs to be VP

He's our best talent out of the pool of contenders and should be there on the ticket with Kamala. We need someone inspiring who has her same amazing energy and brilliance.

[Mr.Bill]

16. Pete is very young.

I like everything about him, but making him Secretary of State would go well to enhance his resume. He speaks several foreign languages fluently. There's plenty of time for him to be president.

[BrianTheEVGuy]

18. Youth is an asset

Lots of Americans, including seniors, are tired of the current gerontocracy.

[LoisB]

26. I agree. Pete would be a great S.O.S.

[Mira]

20. i was expressing favoring Mayor Pete for VP

to a 58 year old man neighbor as we sat talking in my kitchen. The neighbor looked at me and said "Yeah, Black, Woman, Asian, Gay" - that would be an inclusive ticket. And we both started laughing. I had not thought that this gay neighbor would see it that way, I had not considered the issue of "gay" with either of them. DUH.

I think it would be a dynamite ticket. After the country evolves a bit more.

[Mr.Bill]

23. I totally agree. I think in 2032.

To say anything else would be saying Kamala Harris can't do two terms.

I will turn 71 tomorrow. I hope I live to see it.

[True Dough]

35. "After the country evolves a bit more."

That sure is the hope, isn't it? But the ReThugs have succeeding in turning back the clock over the past year. The Supreme Court, as currently constituted, makes me concerned that personal freedoms could be even more limited in the future, except for irresponsible gun owners. They'll be kept happy, no doubt.

[JustAnotherGen]

22. Sec of State?

Chief of Staff?

[Ocelot II]

27. No sane president would replace Blinken right now. But Chief of Staff, hell yes!

CoS is an extremely powerful position - possibly even more powerful than VP.

[TheKentuckian]

43. They seldom last more than a term, is probably the thinking

more than assertively booting Blinken.

He has been burning the midnight oil and may be ready to step down.

[TheRickles]

25. The earlier DU post showing him dominating a Fox News cross-examination is very impressive.

Just a few quick snippets, but wow!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219251830|

[Mosby]

28. I think he is the best choice.

Nt

[Jarqui]

30. I think Pete can do whatever he sets his mind to.

He is one of the brightest, most capable politicians of my lifetime.

He should be President someday.

He's a fantastic spokesman for Democrats.
So sharp. So quick. With tremendous communication skills to get his point across in a very accessible, non condescending way.

They have to make a VP pick to help Kamala. If Shapiro hands them PA, that might be the best way for them to go for this election.

If she picks Pete, he'll destroy JD Vance and he'll snag a bunch of media like Obama did with his smooth articulation of the party position vs the GOP lying.

Pete is too good to keep down. His time will come.

[philly_bob]

31. Best spokesman for Democratic values since Mario Cuomo /nt

[Glamrock]

32. Agree wholeheartedly!

Personally, my first choice is Kelly.

A) That’s my name
B) He’s an American hero in every sense of the word
3) That’s my name
D) I want Trump stomped. Pete being gay, in my opinion, is adding more ammo for them to use in this election. Much harder to attack an astronaut.

That being said, I’ll be ecstatic if he’s chosen! Gay or not, as if I give two shits outside of electoral chess, he absolutely represents me and I’d be a proud Hoosier to vote for that ticket!

[DownriverDem]

37. I so wish the country was ready

for Pete to be VP. Heck we have to deal with the racists and women haters this time. We are at a tipping point demograficly. I live in Michigan & Pete just might run for governor when Gov Whitmer's term is over in 2026.

[LakeArenal]

41. I disagree.

As much as anyone says a black woman can’t be President.

Rip that bandage off that wound.
“. Heck we have to deal with the racists and women haters this time.”

The same people are homophobics as well. We aren’t losing a thing there.

[Tarheel_Dem]

38. I'm sorry, but what state does Pete put in play that we won't win anyway? I have no doubt that Kamala & Pete...

could likely win the popular vote, but since we have to deal with the electoral college, the choice should be made from someone who puts a state in play that we need to win the electoral college. I agree that Pete should be given a very prominent position in the administration, but not VP. Not yet.

[LakeArenal]

42. How about Indiana his home state?

Also Michigan, WI and Ohio are Midwestern states.

Indiana has long been considered to be a Republican stronghold and is rated R+11 on the Cook Partisan Voting Index.
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Politics of Indiana - Wikipedia