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AmericanCanuck

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21. I agree

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Tue Dec 15, 2020, 07:38 PM

Dec 2020

He would have made a phenomenal UN ambassador or Chief of Staff

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Disappointed with the offer of Transportation to Pete Buttigieg. [View all] My Pet Orangutan Dec 2020 OP

I read that it will be important to infrastructure rebuilding. Karadeniz Dec 2020 #1

I thought maybe he'd go to VA where there is some opportunity for public exposure. bluedigger Dec 2020 #2

VA is a mess, a more senior person needs to take that on Rice4VP Dec 2020 #9

Well, if he's not ready for the VA now, when will he be ready to be President? bluedigger Dec 2020 #15

The administration can make him frequently available to be interviewed on TV and radio. tblue37 Dec 2020 #35

Pete will be front and center as a cabinet secretary! 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2020 #3

I have to disagree. panader0 Dec 2020 #4

Joe likes trains, partially because he rode one from LuvNewcastle Dec 2020 #5

Imagine a real high speed train infrastructure like Europe or Asia greenjar_01 Dec 2020 #33

I agree. LuvNewcastle Dec 2020 #44

FDR was Secretary of Navy cire41 Dec 2020 #6

Flawed example. He was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy not Secretary. JanMichael Dec 2020 #20

True, that Assistant Secretary position did help though cire41 Dec 2020 #27

What counsel can Pete give Biden who has worked in Washington Rice4VP Dec 2020 #7

From what I understand xmas74 Dec 2020 #8

It's an extremely important position that oversees some 11 federal agencies, The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2020 #10

Do you EVER get tired of being right? StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #38

LOL! I am often wrong; I just try not to do it on DU The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2020 #42

❤️✿❧🌿❧✿❤️ Lucinda Dec 2020 #41

I wonder how Pete sees it? BannonsLiver Dec 2020 #11

I'm sure he sees it as the opportunity that it is. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2020 #12

Exactly. BannonsLiver Dec 2020 #18

I can sort of see why: it's not showy or flashy or a big-name job... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2020 #32

Not yet, but it will be. n/t Mr.Bill Dec 2020 #48

Not a bad gig for a 38-year-old! DrToast Dec 2020 #49

Yes, really! treestar Dec 2020 #26

I think his smart, generation, is just the one to look forward. I think it is very clever and strong LizBeth Dec 2020 #13

Transportation re-invention/renovation is critical for the green new deal. Pobeka Dec 2020 #14

100% correct greenjar_01 Dec 2020 #31

Two words: Elaine Chao. It's an important post. Hekate Dec 2020 #16

Hekate bdamomma Dec 2020 #54

Look at it as the first rung on a tall ladder. n/t DFW Dec 2020 #17

I hope he's not disappointed. elleng Dec 2020 #19

I agree AmericanCanuck Dec 2020 #21

It makes him a cabinet secretary. That could help lay the groundwork for more down the line. StevieM Dec 2020 #22

I think he will be good for transportation ... CatMor Dec 2020 #23

Why wait to be disappointed? treestar Dec 2020 #24

Wonder if he asked for this position scrabblequeen40 Dec 2020 #25

LOL ... He'll be fine. Iggo Dec 2020 #28

Buttigieg is going to be a success wherever he is. cwydro Dec 2020 #29

An ambitious guy like Buttigieg doesn't entertain Transportation Secretary UNLESS greenjar_01 Dec 2020 #30

I worked at Transportation when Norman Mineta montanacowboy Dec 2020 #34

Cool job! StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #39

Right! montanacowboy Dec 2020 #51

I don't think we pay enough attention to that department nuxvomica Dec 2020 #36

Transportation is a critical post. 28% of GHG emissions, 20% of household budgets. Alex4Martinez Dec 2020 #37

He'll be in a pretty exclusive club...only 15 members Totally Tunsie Dec 2020 #40

Why can't he use his communication skills for this job ? JI7 Dec 2020 #43

OFFS, It's a cabinet position. denbot Dec 2020 #45

he should have done this.... quickesst Dec 2020 #46

A cabinet position to a person who has never held a SharonClark Dec 2020 #47

I'm guessing you're simply not fully aware of what the job entails. LanternWaste Dec 2020 #50

It's HARDLY a waste of his communication skills. GoCubsGo Dec 2020 #52

Former mayor of a mid-sized city.... Wounded Bear Dec 2020 #53

I think Mayor Pete is a pretty good judge of what is best for him. StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #55

If Pete is happy, why the disappointment? Generic Brad Dec 2020 #56