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(94,489 posts) Thu Oct 29, 2020, 07:31 PM Oct 2020

Warren Wants to Be Treasury Secretary [View all]

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Source: Political Wire

Elizabeth Warren wants to be Joe Biden’s Treasury secretary and will make her case for it if he wins next week, according to three Democratic officials who have spoken with her inner circle,” Politico reports.

“Warren’s moves could set up the marquee fight between the party’s left and its center over what will be one of the most consequential Cabinet roles in the next administration. The Treasury Department will be tasked with steering the U.S. economy out of a deep recession, even as the country continues to struggle with the coronavirus pandemic.”

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Warren Wants to Be Treasury Secretary [View all] brooklynite Oct 2020 OP

Attorney General. n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2020 #1

No, there are better choices for that position. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #8

Wouldn't that just piss off Trump if Sally Yates was back in her old job? StaunchDemocrat1957 Oct 2020 #58

Indeed. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #69

Adam Schiff LakeArenal Oct 2020 #11

Schiff should be the next speaker when Pelosi retires in 22. Nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2020 #29

Glenn Kirschner is my choice for AG RicROC Oct 2020 #30

I prefer Katie Porter as Attorney General. patphil Oct 2020 #50

I prefer Katie Porter MurrayDelph Oct 2020 #59

Me too 💯💯💯💯💯% Olafjoy Oct 2020 #74

Daniel Goldman, Lead Counsel for the House Impeachment team against Trump ancianita Oct 2020 #53

I prefer Preet Bharara for AG. SunSeeker Oct 2020 #78

I think she'd be great. My only concern is losing a senator - The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #2

I have the same worry leftieNanner Oct 2020 #10

The Massachussetts Democratic legislature is veto proof jcgoldie Oct 2020 #19

That's good to know. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #25

Really. The governor will run most likely and could win and be there for decades. Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #42

Joe Kennedy III ran against Ed Markey in Massachusetts primary. Fla Dem Oct 2020 #52

Exactly. warmfeet Oct 2020 #36

Kennedy could just run for that seat IronLionZion Oct 2020 #40

If the governor ran he might beat Kennedy. Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #43

Interesting. Laelth Oct 2020 #3

Wow, she'd gladly give the Senate back to McConnell? RandySF Oct 2020 #4

Post 19 Warren is safe for the move and neither Biden nor Warren would put the seat at risk. LizBeth Oct 2020 #22

LizBeth.... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #62

I have all the confidence in the world that both Biden and Warren will NOT put the seat at risk. LizBeth Oct 2020 #71

Her nomination is dependent on the Senate results of course HermitageHermit Oct 2020 #65

Stay in the Senate please redstateblues Oct 2020 #5

Isn't the Massachusettes run by a Republican Governor? So we would lose applegrove Oct 2020 #6

That works foe Moi! Mme. Defarge Oct 2020 #7

Hope she stays in Senate. Hoyt Oct 2020 #9

Agreed ....................... turbinetree Oct 2020 #72

Woot! Woot! UpInArms Oct 2020 #12

Remain in Senate bucolic_frolic Oct 2020 #13

She's been teaching bankruptcy law for years, so yes. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #27

WE Need Dem Senators to STAY in the Senate. Cha Oct 2020 #14

Without a Democratic majority, we lose. sheshe2 Oct 2020 #17

Post 19 Warren is safe for the move and neither Biden nor Warren would put the seat at risk. LizBeth Oct 2020 #21

She wanted to be President too. but.... Budi Oct 2020 #15

She would be just spectacular! FM123 Oct 2020 #16

yeah esp if getting a job for herself costs us a senate majority nt msongs Oct 2020 #18

Shouldn't be leaking this stuff IMO Auggie Oct 2020 #20

Personally I think it is a bad idea for them to publicly float this. LiberalFighter Oct 2020 #23

We could lose a Senate majority if Sanders and Warren go into the administration. Lonestarblue Oct 2020 #24

I say no to Coons also. We. Ould lose that seat. Stay in the Senate people. Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #44

AS Lizbeth said in post #22 Upthevibe Oct 2020 #64

I'd rather see her as Senate Majority Leader, but she'd be great at Treasury too. Nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2020 #26

This shouldn't be discussed at this point in time. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2020 #28

Really stupid to telegraph this possibility. These "three Democratic officials" did us no favors. scarletwoman Oct 2020 #31

The only people who care are political junkies NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #60

Really? I'm waiting for the new pro-trump campaign ad featuring scary music while a scary voice scarletwoman Oct 2020 #68

Anyone who buys that bullshit made up their mind long ago. NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #70

Yes!! And her former student, Katie Porter, should join her! They'll run a damn great US Treasury. ancianita Oct 2020 #32

The election isn't even over rockfordfile Oct 2020 #33

Three Democratic Officials stillcool Oct 2020 #34

Anonymous sources. nt hay rick Oct 2020 #35

i want to be secratery of tickling . hugs and love . AllaN01Bear Oct 2020 #37

Noooooooo, please. Why? Dopers_Greed Oct 2020 #38

Yes please. nt yaesu Oct 2020 #39

She can't. The shitty GOP governor will run for her senate seat most likely. He is popular, Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #41

As has been pointed out many times My Pet Orangutan Oct 2020 #45

My Pet Orangutan... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #67

Not until a Democrat cam replace her. nt Boogiemack Oct 2020 #46

IRS is dept of the Treasury and I see Warren spearheading massive changes in US taxcode beachbumbob Oct 2020 #47

No. I'd rather have Timothy Geithner back. roamer65 Oct 2020 #48

Geithner? not fooled Oct 2020 #54

I want Warren in the Senate. roamer65 Oct 2020 #55

I would love to see Elizabeth Warren as Treasury secretary. sueh Oct 2020 #49

Couldn't have a better one! PatrickforO Oct 2020 #51

No one asked me, but I want her to be Treasury Secretary, too. dchill Oct 2020 #56

I can see Warren as Head of Dept of Education. StaunchDemocrat1957 Oct 2020 #57

brooklynite.... Upthevibe Oct 2020 #61

Totally in the Dems senators stay in the senate. TheDemsshouldhireme Oct 2020 #63

I expect this to be Trump's lead ad fm now to Tuesday. stuffmatters Oct 2020 #66

We've got the super stars! Sparky 1 Oct 2020 #73

Sounds good to... JoeOtterbein Oct 2020 #75

I want president elect Biden first. Raine1967 Oct 2020 #76

Works for me! nt SunSeeker Oct 2020 #77

She would give us back Glass-Steagall with teeth... pecosbob Oct 2020 #79

And I wanted to be a ballerina... neither one is going to happen. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #80

Can we afford to lose her Senate seat, even temporarily? JCMach1 Oct 2020 #81

After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Oct 2020 #82