Joe Biden considering Hillary Clinton for ambassador to the United Nations: report

[luv2fly]

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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."

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

[marybourg]

1. In the footsteps of Eleanor Roosevelt.

Good job for a NY resident.

[LonePirate]

2. I'm not opposed to this but it is not going to happen.

[AlexSFCA]

47. clinton was unanimously approved by the senate as SoS

[MyOwnPeace]

3. She would be magnificent there!

I will admit that I was hoping that "Mayor Pete" would get that spot, but I'm open to suggestions as to where to place him.

Nothing wrong with "Should'a Been President Clinton" in that spot - but where can we make the best use of Pete's talent and brilliance?

[BootinUp]

21. I want him to have a chance to work

With this Ron Klain guy. He could learn a lot from him.

[MyOwnPeace]

31. Interesting option...........

I've said that he should have a position that will give him "executive" experience at a national level. One serious reservation that many had in his candidacy for president was that he didn't have any "national" experience as a mayor of a mid-sized city ( yeah, I know, someone's really digging for an excuse to not like him - right?).
I thought the UN seat would give him that as well as opportunities for "exposure" (being in the news) - and that he certainly would be a qualified person for the job.
No doubt Hillary is - and we would be well served if she were there.
I just want a good spot for Pete to get the "creds" on his card to make him a non-stop Democratic candidate in years to come. He can represent the future of our party.

[Captain Zero]

49. that's a good idea and have Pete run for Senate in Indiana in 2022

against this cretin Republican Todd Young.
It's worth a shot.

[BootinUp]

51. that would be huge if he

could do it.

[Celerity]

78. no Dem can win that seat in the 1st midterms, IN is beyond ruby red at this point

[peacebuzzard]

4. she would be excellent

I think she is the right person for our critical international UN concerns.

[flamingdem]

5. Mixed emotions, seems like new faces

are best for the long term. Hillary can be honored in other ways. Does she even want the job??

[Merlot]

6. I'm in agreement on the newer faces being needed now.

[Merlot]

10. We're talking about his cabinet and I was expressing my opinion.

[Skittles]

16. on second thought, never mind

not EVEN worth it

[BainsBane]

44. We need experience now more than ever

Not "new faces" who don't know what they are doing. This isn't a beauty contest or even a congressional election. This is the future of our standing in the world. Hillary would be superb, if she decides she wants the job.

[Cha]

57. I would love it to be Hillary with Wordly

experience if she wants to serve. She's earned it. Especially if Pres Joe Biden wants it.. "new faces" can be overrated.

[Budi]

8. WOW! Perfect choice President Biden. She is well admired & respected in the global environment.

Plus she already knows that arena.

I hope he does choose Sec Clinton. It is a perfect full circle place for her.
From her iconic & bold Human & Women's rights speech in Bejing/1995 to 2021 UN Ambassador.

Imagine the positive clout she brings & the good changes she would advocate for on a global scale.

She is well prepared to develp & carry out the world's peace, & humanitarian goals of her longtime friend & respected collegue, President Joe Biden.

His team is looking more secure & professional, dignified & competant every day..

Thank you, Joe Biden ~🍃💙

[SheltieLover]

14. Well said, Budi!

[Native]

30. You're so right. She's the perfect choice.

[Cha]

58. Exactly Budi.. Hillary hasn't been voted the

most Admired Woman in the World for nothing for all those years!💙

[Budi]

61. Yup. Biden should appt 2 UN Ambasadors. Hillary & Pete..

A Senior already respected member & a Junior member to make his remarkable debut to the UN.
Considering the unstable mess there is to re-steady in the world after Trump, it may take 2 to restabalize trust with UN leaders.

Brilliant and necessary strength where the US seriously needs it right now.

I vote for both ..Pete B will be a superior UN Amb for our future in the world. HRC brings the trust we need restored, immediately.

[Cha]

63. That happens.. two to the UN?

TY

[Budi]

67. I don't know how many Amb's a country is allowed but wouldn't that be the best scenario!

"Hey Joe. Me & Cha have an idea for you..."

🙂

[Cha]

71. Yes, it sounds Brilliant.. you

should submit it!

[Budi]

73. 😄 You think Joe will take my phone call?

"Hello? Is that you Joe? Ok, here's the deal Joe..."

[Cha]

74. Just say.. I have this Brilliant

idea about Hillary and the Ambassadorship to the UN! How about sending Pete as her apprentice?

[Budi]

75. Hillary & Pete would have a freakin great time together

They'd have a blast in their down-time! Imagine all the people she'd introduce him to!
Imagine listening to the intellectual global conversations the'd have.
Holee cow that'd be fascinating
They both bring superior intellect, interest & knowledge of the world.

👍
Chasten gets to travel along too!

[Cha]

76. & so does Bill! Yes.. Hillary is a lot of

fun to be around and wicked smart like Pete.

And, with trump Gone and affecting the Global Community who aren't dictators.. the good work, joy, & party talk would be endless!

[Budi]

77. K & R No kidding. What a lifestyle change for Pete!

From Mayor to dinner with dignitaries of the highest level, on the world stage.

Whew. How bout that Pete!
C'mon Joe. Do it !

[Lucinda]

9. Works for me.

❤️ ~✿~❧~🌿~❧~✿~ ❤️

[Hotler]

11. No! We don't need any amunition for repugs to moan and grone about.

We don't need the distractions.

[SidDithers]

15. Fuck repugs. They're going to moan and groan about everything anyway...nt

Sid

[triron]

18. 2nd that.

[Bleacher Creature]

19. This, this, and this.

I'm sick of always negotiating with ourselves to try to appease a crowd that will never be appeased.

She's beyond qualified for the job. If Biden offers, and she's interested, then the job should be hers.

[ismnotwasm]

25. Yes. All of this

[LizBeth]

28. +1

[yaesu]

35. Yep, from now on all repukes, tRumpsters, teabaggers are no longer relevant

as in, they can move back to their russian fatherland.

[lastlib]

37. I agree on this point, but would repug Senate confirm her?

Or would they turn her confirmation into a RW hate/Benghazi/email fest? I can't imagine that she would want to go thru that, and I wouldn't wish it on her.

[notKeith]

50. would the Senate confirm her? who cares.

If the Dems take over the Senate, it's a non-issue.
But fuck the Republicans; the Trump-McConnell rule now rules:
She could be "acting" Ambassador to the United Nations.

[BainsBane]

52. McConnell has said he will only confirm Republicans

Do you really want a cabinet hand picked by McConnell? She'll be acting, like the rest of Biden's cabinet. I'm amazed how many of you think the GOP should control our government. Fuck McConnell. Fuck the GOP.

[joshcryer]

79. 100%

And you put a new face in there you're just ruining someones life anyway. Hillary is hardened against their bullshit and a great woman.

[bluestarone]

88. AGREE AGREE AGREE!!!!!!!!!

I'm to the point that if the RETHUGS are against it, I'M ALL FOR IT!!!! I don't give one fuck what they want!!

[betsuni]

29. That's like saying Democrats who identify as democratic socialists

are distractions that only provide ammunition for Republicans. President Obama was called a socialist, Joe Biden too. Anybody has the potential for Republicans to use as ammunition. There will be conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton no matter what she does or doesn't do. It doesn't matter.

[BainsBane]

46. Fuck the GOP

Fuck the GOP
Fuck the GOP
Fuck the GOP

I care about my country, not the GOP who needs no excuses for treason.

Fuck the GOP
Fuck the GOP

[progressoid]

54. +1

[Cha]

62. FUCK OFF to Maggots.. We're NOT going

to Appease them

[Cha]

59. YES! The Maggots can Fuck the Fuck OFF.

[Squinch]

81. Then don't let it distract you.

[ck4829]

82. There's only one thing they would not moan about... and that would be doing what Trump would do

[chriscan64]

12. Interesting.

I have seen her suggested for Attorney General, but it didn't seem right. This would be the one position that she would be perfect for. Of course we don't really know how Joe or Hillary feel about it. If it came to pass, I would be totally okay with it. She could repair some of the damage she knew not to make as president.

[triron]

13. Fantastic.

[Bleacher Creature]

17. She may literally be the most qualified person on the planet for that job. NT

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[triron]

23. Amongst other things.

[Spazito]

20. If this turns out to be the truth, it is quite brilliant, imo...

Given the unusual circumstances in that the Biden/Harris team will not have the access previous transition teams have had in the past, his choices are most likely going to be people with vast experience in areas within their portfolios so they will be up and running day one regardless of what cooperation they get or don't get from trump et al.

Hillary's experience as President Obama's Secretary of State, already having good relationships with US allies and a excellent understanding of the opponents as well, will make it possible to begin mending the relationships immediately as there will be no time needed re a learning curve with someone else without her expertise.

[Demsrule86]

22. She would be a great choice.

[pandr32]

24. Yay!

She is an excellent choice.

[LizBeth]

26. That would be wonderful and for all us that value, appreciate HRC and think she was cheated both

within our party and outside of our party, that would be so healing for many of us.

[rso]

27. UN

It’s a couple of steps below Secretary of State, don’t know if she’d be interested.

[patricia92243]

32. She would be a good choice if for no other reason than to watch Republican heads

explode. OAC is there new hate person, but they could switch back to Hillary in a heart beat.

[NNadir]

33. It would be impossible to think of a better qualified American in that role, in particular...

...because of her inspired and resolute rejection of Trumpism.

As someone else noted, she is in the footsteps of Eleanor Roosevelt, but also in the steps of Adlai Stevenson, another national party nominee who did not become President.

Of course, Ambassador Stevenson, unlike Ms. Rodham Clinton, did not win the popular vote and was thus selected by more of the American people than the person seated in the office of President, but it's an inspiring choice.

I hope President Elect Biden goes for it.

[JI7]

34. She would be a great pick if she wants it .

[MustLoveBeagles]

36. K&R

[lunatica]

38. Oh Hell yes!

Wouldn’t that put an extra twist in some MAGAT panties!

[NBachers]

39. Hillary would shine as UN Ambassador, and the world would welcome her with open arms.

[James48]

40. I don't know-

I think she might be better as a Justice on the Supreme Court.

[Marcuse]

41. Would she want it? That's quite a demotion from SOS.

[BainsBane]

60. She feels a responsibility to serve.

She just might take it.

[Capt. America]

42. He needs to give it to Castro in order to groom the future.

[BainsBane]

45. What makes you think we'll even have a future in the international arena?

If we don't have someone experienced doing the job?

I really like Castro, but Hillary would be better. I can see Castro has Sec of Labor.

[herding cats]

64. Castro, very simply, isn't qualified for the position.

I like him and hope he goes in to great things. But, this is above him at this point. He's not even vaguely qualified. This opinion stands no matter who is considered. We need a seasoned, experienced diplomat at this moment in time. Which he isn't. He's under 'groomed' for the position at this moment.

[Capt. America]

92. The UN Ambssador isn't as much of a high risk position as SoS, hence, groom him here.

[herding cats]

93. As I said, we need a seasoned diplomat there. At least right now.

He isn't such. I have high hopes for him, but this isn't the position for him at this moment in time.

Also, in theme of the OP Hillary won't be seated there either in my humble opinion. That's just a wild fantasy which I'm sure she chuckled at.

[ancianita]

43. This "considering" wouldn't be public if he weren't actually going to appoint her, imo.

I can't think of a better ambassador to the U.N.

Joe isn't waiting for our opinion, anyway. So the way I figure...

She's so used to permanent residency in Republican heads that she'd be their shining distraction, and in a good-cop/bad-cop scenario, siphon off some of the bullshit away from Biden while he does domestic cleanup and rebuilding.

She would keep Republicans so caught up in their old loser mindset and emotional dynamic that they'd not be particularly smart about how they reconfigure their party for 2024. Being without Trump as they are, she'd trigger many to return to their default. Which just lost.

[SunSeeker]

48. Hope she wants the position. She would be magnificent. nt

[ffr]

53. Yes, we need her more than ever!

100% behind having her serve again and bring along with her her rock star approval ratings.

[SCantiGOP]

55. Noooooo

Make her Director of Federal Prisons.
(you can see where I’m going here......

[Cha]

56. This makes me cry with Happiness!

Hillary would be Brilliant!

[herding cats]

65. She's definitely overqualified for the position.

I don't know if she'd take it, but she's well beyond qualified.

[thenelm1]

66. She would make a great UN ambassador for the country, but

hasn't this woman been put through the ringer enough already? Would she want to put herself in the public eye yet again to be a punching bag for the pubbies? I get the sentiment, and I agree she would be great for the job. I just wonder if she would want to put herself out there as a target again. Let the lady have some peace already.

I'm all for sticking it to the pubbies after all the BS they've put us all through, but, looking ahead to 2024, why give them a target to rally around? You know damned well, assuming she'd even get approved by the Senate, they'd be all over her like fly's on poo. And they would find a way to once again make her, front and center, an issue for the next election. Why even give them the ammunition?

No one seems to want to admit it, but the right's 25+ year campaign against her has been, tragically, very successful and, due to absolutely no fault of her own, she's become one of the most polarizing figures ever in U.S. politics. It sucks, but it's unfortunately the reality. By all reckoning, we have the top office for the next 4 years (though I fear dump's not done trying to rat fuck us yet), but we do need to be strategic (like they have been) and look ahead to being able to hold that office through 2024 and beyond. Does anyone truly believe that Joe would be up for a 2nd term at age 82? It's a very demanding job. (And I think it would benefit the Dems to start cultivating the next generation of leaders for the future.)

The right needs to be relegated to the dustbin of history. So why give them an 'issue' to use against us, to make hay, and rant and rave about?

[DeminPennswoods]

98. Have to agree

nt

[radius777]

68. Don't care for it, we need a new generation of Dems

to take over the reigns of power - with new ideas and a fresh perspective.

No more Clintons - it would just stir up the far-LW and RW conspiracy mill - and hamper our efforts at getting things done.

[herding cats]

70. We need a seasoned diplomat here now.

Not a trainee. I'm not advocating for Hillary, it's never going to happen, but we most definitely need experience and proven skills here after the damage Trump's admin has done.

[Celerity]

80. +1000

[Raine]

96. Totally agree. nt

[Caliman73]

69. If she would consider it, she would be an excellent choice.

For all the reasons stated in the article and the fact that she would bring such intelligence and understanding to the international body that it would raise the stock of BOTH the US and the UN instantly.

Plus, it would piss Trump off to no end. That would just be an added bonus.

[betsuni]

72. This would be an instant ramen way to restore faith and respect for the U.S.

Ready in three minutes.

[NurseJackie]

83. That's a great analogy!

[obamanut2012]

85. Stealing this!!!

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

84. The sound of every fascist head exploding all at once

would knock the planet off its axis.

[Marcuse]

86. Pete for UN. Hillary for SOS.

[triron]

87. knr

[triron]

89. kick again

[Chalco]

90. Fantastic!!!!!!!!!Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!The World Awaits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!nt

[BrightKnight]

91. She would definitely be the most qualified person ever appointed

to that position. Having her in the cabinet would be valuable.

[roamer65]

94. I think she would be a wonderful choice.

The Russians and Chinese would hate the idea of it, since she is a wonderful champion of human rights.

Anything the Sino-Russian alliance hates, I am 110 pct behind it.

[DFW]

95. I think the biggest question is whether she would want it, if offered

She was a well-respected Secretary of State, and would have the advantage of being well-known in the international community. She would be able to commute (the Clintons have an apartment in NYC) quickly, and make deals at informal dinners at her apartment that might be difficult to arrange in the public eye. What ambassador to the U.N. would refuse the chance to dine privately with not only the U.S. Ambassador, but with a well-liked former president to serve the wine?

It's definitely not the stress job SoS is, and she could help deliver back-channel messages to other countries that we couldn't do on an official level in Washington (think Iran, for starters).

It's the call of the Biden team, of course, if they even want to offer her the post, but both Biden's new Secretary of State and the country would benefit. So would her successor. As a country, we have a LOT of damage control to take on. Even if she were to take the post, I doubt she would want it for the full four years of Joe Biden's (first?) term. Therefore, she would probably have a hand in grooming her successor, whoever that may be. Said successor couldn't wish for a better hand to show him/her the ropes.

[Boogiemack]

97. As one who loves and admires HRC, I believe that while the country would benefit,

she has earned the right to stay home with Bill and be an integral part of Chelsea's and their thriving grandchildren's lives. Nothing can replace the joy and fulfillment of knowing you are great role models for your children and grandchildren.

She and Bill can poke their heads up periodically to cause their detractors sleepless nights. With current affairs the way they are tomorrow is not promised to any of us. The moments spent with family are more precious than ever.