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luv2fly

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Thu Nov 12, 2020, 09:39 PM Nov 2020

Joe Biden considering Hillary Clinton for ambassador to the United Nations: report [View all]

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..."One intriguing name being discussed privately is former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, according to the person familiar with the chatter who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The thinking behind the move was that it would be a way for Biden to highlight the importance of that position in his administration, and that placing her there would raise the prestige of the U.N. itself at a time when global cooperation, and the U.S. role on the world stage, has ebbed."

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-transition-republicans/2020/11/12/c5899384-2509-11eb-8672-c281c7a2c96e_story.html

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In the footsteps of Eleanor Roosevelt. marybourg Nov 2020 #1
I'm not opposed to this but it is not going to happen. LonePirate Nov 2020 #2
clinton was unanimously approved by the senate as SoS AlexSFCA Nov 2020 #47
She would be magnificent there! MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #3
I want him to have a chance to work BootinUp Nov 2020 #21
Interesting option........... MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #31
that's a good idea and have Pete run for Senate in Indiana in 2022 Captain Zero Nov 2020 #49
that would be huge if he BootinUp Nov 2020 #51
no Dem can win that seat in the 1st midterms, IN is beyond ruby red at this point Celerity Nov 2020 #78
she would be excellent peacebuzzard Nov 2020 #4
Mixed emotions, seems like new faces flamingdem Nov 2020 #5
I'm in agreement on the newer faces being needed now. Merlot Nov 2020 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Nov 2020 #7
We're talking about his cabinet and I was expressing my opinion. Merlot Nov 2020 #10
on second thought, never mind Skittles Nov 2020 #16
We need experience now more than ever BainsBane Nov 2020 #44
I would love it to be Hillary with Wordly Cha Nov 2020 #57
WOW! Perfect choice President Biden. She is well admired & respected in the global environment. Budi Nov 2020 #8
Well said, Budi! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #14
You're so right. She's the perfect choice. Native Nov 2020 #30
Exactly Budi.. Hillary hasn't been voted the Cha Nov 2020 #58
Yup. Biden should appt 2 UN Ambasadors. Hillary & Pete.. Budi Nov 2020 #61
That happens.. two to the UN? Cha Nov 2020 #63
I don't know how many Amb's a country is allowed but wouldn't that be the best scenario! Budi Nov 2020 #67
Yes, it sounds Brilliant.. you Cha Nov 2020 #71
😄 You think Joe will take my phone call? Budi Nov 2020 #73
Just say.. I have this Brilliant Cha Nov 2020 #74
Hillary & Pete would have a freakin great time together Budi Nov 2020 #75
& so does Bill! Yes.. Hillary is a lot of Cha Nov 2020 #76
K & R No kidding. What a lifestyle change for Pete! Budi Nov 2020 #77
Works for me. Lucinda Nov 2020 #9
No! We don't need any amunition for repugs to moan and grone about. Hotler Nov 2020 #11
Fuck repugs. They're going to moan and groan about everything anyway...nt SidDithers Nov 2020 #15
2nd that. triron Nov 2020 #18
This, this, and this. Bleacher Creature Nov 2020 #19
Yes. All of this ismnotwasm Nov 2020 #25
+1 LizBeth Nov 2020 #28
Yep, from now on all repukes, tRumpsters, teabaggers are no longer relevant yaesu Nov 2020 #35
I agree on this point, but would repug Senate confirm her? lastlib Nov 2020 #37
would the Senate confirm her? who cares. notKeith Nov 2020 #50
McConnell has said he will only confirm Republicans BainsBane Nov 2020 #52
100% joshcryer Nov 2020 #79
AGREE AGREE AGREE!!!!!!!!! bluestarone Nov 2020 #88
That's like saying Democrats who identify as democratic socialists betsuni Nov 2020 #29
Fuck the GOP BainsBane Nov 2020 #46
+1 progressoid Nov 2020 #54
FUCK OFF to Maggots.. We're NOT going Cha Nov 2020 #62
YES! The Maggots can Fuck the Fuck OFF. Cha Nov 2020 #59
Then don't let it distract you. Squinch Nov 2020 #81
There's only one thing they would not moan about... and that would be doing what Trump would do ck4829 Nov 2020 #82
Interesting. chriscan64 Nov 2020 #12
Fantastic. triron Nov 2020 #13
She may literally be the most qualified person on the planet for that job. NT Bleacher Creature Nov 2020 #17
Amongst other things. triron Nov 2020 #23
If this turns out to be the truth, it is quite brilliant, imo... Spazito Nov 2020 #20
She would be a great choice. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #22
Yay! pandr32 Nov 2020 #24
That would be wonderful and for all us that value, appreciate HRC and think she was cheated both LizBeth Nov 2020 #26
UN rso Nov 2020 #27
She would be a good choice if for no other reason than to watch Republican heads patricia92243 Nov 2020 #32
It would be impossible to think of a better qualified American in that role, in particular... NNadir Nov 2020 #33
She would be a great pick if she wants it . JI7 Nov 2020 #34
K&R MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #36
Oh Hell yes! lunatica Nov 2020 #38
Hillary would shine as UN Ambassador, and the world would welcome her with open arms. NBachers Nov 2020 #39
I don't know- James48 Nov 2020 #40
Would she want it? That's quite a demotion from SOS. Marcuse Nov 2020 #41
She feels a responsibility to serve. BainsBane Nov 2020 #60
He needs to give it to Castro in order to groom the future. Capt. America Nov 2020 #42
What makes you think we'll even have a future in the international arena? BainsBane Nov 2020 #45
Castro, very simply, isn't qualified for the position. herding cats Nov 2020 #64
The UN Ambssador isn't as much of a high risk position as SoS, hence, groom him here. Capt. America Nov 2020 #92
As I said, we need a seasoned diplomat there. At least right now. herding cats Nov 2020 #93
This "considering" wouldn't be public if he weren't actually going to appoint her, imo. ancianita Nov 2020 #43
Hope she wants the position. She would be magnificent. nt SunSeeker Nov 2020 #48
Yes, we need her more than ever! ffr Nov 2020 #53
Noooooo SCantiGOP Nov 2020 #55
This makes me cry with Happiness! Cha Nov 2020 #56
She's definitely overqualified for the position. herding cats Nov 2020 #65
She would make a great UN ambassador for the country, but thenelm1 Nov 2020 #66
Have to agree DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #98
Don't care for it, we need a new generation of Dems radius777 Nov 2020 #68
We need a seasoned diplomat here now. herding cats Nov 2020 #70
+1000 Celerity Nov 2020 #80
Totally agree. nt Raine Nov 2020 #96
If she would consider it, she would be an excellent choice. Caliman73 Nov 2020 #69
This would be an instant ramen way to restore faith and respect for the U.S. betsuni Nov 2020 #72
That's a great analogy! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #83
Stealing this!!! obamanut2012 Nov 2020 #85
The sound of every fascist head exploding all at once Roisin Ni Fiachra Nov 2020 #84
Pete for UN. Hillary for SOS. Marcuse Nov 2020 #86
knr triron Nov 2020 #87
kick again triron Nov 2020 #89
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!The World Awaits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!nt Chalco Nov 2020 #90
She would definitely be the most qualified person ever appointed BrightKnight Nov 2020 #91
I think she would be a wonderful choice. roamer65 Nov 2020 #94
I think the biggest question is whether she would want it, if offered DFW Nov 2020 #95
As one who loves and admires HRC, I believe that while the country would benefit, Boogiemack Nov 2020 #97
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