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DonaldsRump

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12. How about BHO on the Supreme Court?
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 01:11 PM
Oct 2020

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).

Barack Obama for Secretary of State [View all] KS Toronado Oct 2020 OP
No JI7 Oct 2020 #1
Seconded. maxsolomon Oct 2020 #31
Yup. If he's willing, he's much more effective as an unofficial go-between... JHB Oct 2020 #33
What makes you think he'd want the job? n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2020 #2
If I had to guess, I'm not sure he'd want the job. TwilightZone Oct 2020 #3
IMO, he has zero interest in being Sec. of State. madaboutharry Oct 2020 #4
Nothing less than Chief Justice of SCOTUS Under The Radar Oct 2020 #5
That job is already filled. madaboutharry Oct 2020 #8
I didn't say it would happen, just that anything less he is above honor. Under The Radar Oct 2020 #15
Yeah, and to be fair, as far as the administrative part of the job goes, he is actually good at it. Volaris Oct 2020 #24
Has something happened to Roberts? PTWB Oct 2020 #10
No, just in hot water with his conservative overlords Under The Radar Oct 2020 #18
Start With Justice ProfessorGAC Oct 2020 #28
That would mean that Democrats would be shelving their best asset... TomCADem Oct 2020 #6
I think Obama is best as a former president who is not tied down by a job Buckeyeblue Oct 2020 #7
Agreed Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #16
if Obama wants to serve again lapfog_1 Oct 2020 #9
+1000 Celerity Oct 2020 #22
I want him on the Supreme Court. nt OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2020 #11
How about BHO on the Supreme Court? DonaldsRump Oct 2020 #12
would he really want that job though? dsp3000 Oct 2020 #35
No. But "I" would want him to! DonaldsRump Oct 2020 #36
Obama will work behind the scenes. Joinfortmill Oct 2020 #13
Obsma rso Oct 2020 #14
Besides John Quincy Adams who became a Representative exboyfil Oct 2020 #17
Uh, no. After holding the highest office of the land you want him to answer to his subordinate? Baclava Oct 2020 #19
Absolutely - if anyone can get our friends & allies back FakeNoose Oct 2020 #20
I want future pictures of Obama skiing, walking in a park with the family Doreen Oct 2020 #21
Ambassador Extraordinary or Plenipotentiary sounds good to me Brother Buzz Oct 2020 #23
Or Supreme Court justice. nt Binkie The Clown Oct 2020 #25
Seriously doubt he wants a government job ever again lettucebe Oct 2020 #26
No way..He deserves to enjoy his life. That is constant travel..nt helpisontheway Oct 2020 #27
I bet he advises President Biden as some former Presidents do That's about all mucifer Oct 2020 #29
All of these posts suggesting that Obama and/or Hillary Clinton be made cabinet members onenote Oct 2020 #30
What is this weird obsession with finding Obama a new job? tman Oct 2020 #32
Why???? We have GREAT, TALENTED people to move UP into that role who also can be themaguffin Oct 2020 #34
Hillary again if she wants it. tgenerico Oct 2020 #37
I loves me some Barack Obama, but no... Happy Hoosier Oct 2020 #38
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2020 #39
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