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maxsolomon

(32,918 posts)
31. Seconded.
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 02:09 PM
Oct 2020

He's done enough for several lifetimes. SoS is a bear of a job, and there's plenty of qualified people who want it.

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
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