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volstork

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33. Remember, on election day in 2016, Trump hadn't even thought about a transition team.

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Sat Sep 5, 2020, 06:07 PM

Sep 2020

Still hasn't.

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Biden adds Mayor Pete to his transition team. [View all] Mr.Bill Sep 2020 OP

Great nab!! He's such a smart well spoken guy Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #1

Joe has done more governing during his campaign then trump did in his whole time in the White House Walleye Sep 2020 #2

I am beginning to feel so much better when I hear news like this! n/t DonaldsRump Sep 2020 #4

He's one of my favorite people. EndlessWire Sep 2020 #34

Damn right. a kennedy Sep 2020 #8

I like the fact that he's acting like he's already... dhill926 Sep 2020 #25

Fun fact Pete's husband and Kamala's husband got to be good friends during the primary IF Biden wins mucifer Sep 2020 #3

Love this....... a kennedy Sep 2020 #7

Here is a fun interview with Dough, Chasten, Pete and Kamala mucifer Sep 2020 #12

mucifer.... Upthevibe Sep 2020 #57

Excellent! I really want to see Pete, Chasten, Truman and Buddy in DC! (n/t) SMC22307 Sep 2020 #58

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IcyPeas Sep 2020 #5

Yes, we love Mayor Pete, so smart, A VETERAN, GAY, just a fantastic human being. a kennedy Sep 2020 #6

K&R Blue Owl Sep 2020 #9

YEAH BABY!! Leghorn21 Sep 2020 #10

Mayor Pete will be an asset to President Biden's team. Intelligent and articulate. Arkansas Granny Sep 2020 #11

Thank you VP Biden. Congrats Mayor Pete! Deb Sep 2020 #13

Trump re: transition planning: "Fuck the law!" Tanuki Sep 2020 #14

I remember reading an article in Vanity Fair sometime in 2017 Mr.Bill Sep 2020 #17

Excellent. Certainly well qualified and definitely one who'll actually work too, compared to SWBTATTReg Sep 2020 #15

Yes We Can!! handmade34 Sep 2020 #16

Very cool... Mike Nelson Sep 2020 #18

Harris and Mayor Pete were my faves too! CottonBear Sep 2020 #61

Oh, I'm GLAD to hear this! Buttigieg is just the kind of mind he needs. PatrickforO Sep 2020 #19

This says as much about Joe as it does about Pete! FM123 Sep 2020 #20

I hope Biden includes some of the 2020 candidates in his administration. Lonestarblue Sep 2020 #21

Preet Bharara for AG Sedona Sep 2020 #31

OMG second that!! Preet B for USAG!!! onetexan Sep 2020 #40

I would like Sally Yates to be AG! CottonBear Sep 2020 #56

Great news! gademocrat7 Sep 2020 #22

That's one out of probably several really smart decisions. jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #23

He's been a good advocate this far n/t hibbing Sep 2020 #24

Of course Trump did not have a transition team, TNNurse Sep 2020 #26

in deed, the whole Con was to win the presidency to line his pocket, NOT to govern onetexan Sep 2020 #44

Good choice! n/t Chemisse Sep 2020 #27

He might make a good WH Chief of Staff. TeamPooka Sep 2020 #28

LOL....I didn't see your post The empressof all Sep 2020 #55

And it went downhill from there. Lies are not anyway to run a country. Idiots one and all. usaf-vet Sep 2020 #29

Yes! Onward! Politicub Sep 2020 #30

I have said all along genxlib Sep 2020 #32

Remember, on election day in 2016, Trump hadn't even thought about a transition team. volstork Sep 2020 #33

Joe can start measuring for drapes in the Oval Office now. lpbk2713 Sep 2020 #35

Damn! Check out the Team!! He'll need a big qualified team to take on the task he was left with. Budi Sep 2020 #36

He chooses "only the best people"... in this case they ARE THE BEST PEOPLE!! onetexan Sep 2020 #42

Yee HAW!! This is Brilliant News!! Snip from article! Sally Yates & Susan RIce! Cha Sep 2020 #37

Whoa, quite a team! Mayor Pete for Chief of Staff, & Susan for SoS, & Sally for DHS, & Preet for AG! onetexan Sep 2020 #38

Aloha, onetexan! IKR.. Joe Biden is getting together Cha Sep 2020 #45

in deed, a fully functioning government with REAL LEADERS!! onetexan Sep 2020 #49

Great news Deuxcents Sep 2020 #39

I feel like Mayor Pete can solve anything bucolic_frolic Sep 2020 #41

he's a genius. All those languages? He'd be amazing in any role, but i'm hoping Chief of Staff or onetexan Sep 2020 #50

THUMBS UP!!!! bluestarone Sep 2020 #43

Biden has a deep bench to choose from. trof Sep 2020 #46

Thank you Joinfortmill Sep 2020 #47

Smart pick BootinUp Sep 2020 #48

He's as sharp as a tack, can think on his feet, and takes NO shit Brother Buzz Sep 2020 #51

Thanks for posting this! oregonjen Sep 2020 #60

Thank You for posting that Great interview !!! alittlelark Sep 2020 #63

5 stars Chipper Chat Sep 2020 #52

We have so many smart people like Mayor Pete on our side GeorgiaPeanut Sep 2020 #53

He would make a great Chief of Staff... The empressof all Sep 2020 #54

I love Pete... seriously tho, there were a lot of great names announced today as well. LakeArenal Sep 2020 #59

VERY COOL! Upthevibe Sep 2020 #62

During the debates, all I could think was UpInArms Sep 2020 #64

I'd love for him to tap Rep Joe Kennedy from Mass. sellitman Sep 2020 #65