Here's why Pete Buttigieg wants to be transportation secretary - (CNN)

[ItsjustMe]

Why would Pete Buttigieg, who came from nowhere to become a top-tier candidate in the 2020 presidential race, agree to be the transportation secretary in the now-forming administration of President-elect Joe Biden? In this episode of The Point, Chris Cillizza explains why the former South Bend mayor would get a HUGE political boost from the Cabinet job.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Chris' points are all well stated and I believe, true!

Secretary-designate Pete will shine!

[My Pet Orangutan]

3. I agree.

And I was hoping for something more high profile.

[ConstanceCee]

2. Me, Too

I agree. A lot can be done as Secretary of Transportation and as a member of the Cabinet I'm glad we will see more of him.

[forgotmylogin]

4. We don't even realize Mayor Pete isn't really a national player!

He ran for President, but going from Mayor of a small town to a federal Cabinet position (even a minor one) is a great stepping-stone.

[panfluteman]

5. I Must Admit that I Was Kinda Bummed Out by Mayor Pete Being Secretary of Transportation

I was thinking maybe Secretary of Defense with his military background and service. I was also thinking Secretary of State or Ambassador to the UN with his linguistic abilities. But this does makes sense. There is no doubt that our country could use a transportation infrastructure boost, and if Mayor Pete was able to accomplish that, it would be a great feather in his cap.

[elleng]

6. and THIS,

which I'd rather see than watch cillizza spout off.

Secretary of Transportation Fun Fact [View all]
I heard from a report on BBC News that Pete Buttigieg enjoys the game Ticket to Ride.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1130&pid=3036

HatTip lmsp.