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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI am going to be really disappointed if Tom Steyer does not get a policy position with the Biden adm
He is one of the most unsung heroes of our party. It's a shame he doesn't have more respect in the party.

SlogginThroughIt
(1,977 posts)Boogiemack
(1,406 posts)Steyer announced in October 2012 that he would be stepping down from his position at Farallon in order to focus on political activism, in particular on advocating for alternative energy.[16] He cited his desire to focus on giving back "full time" and to revolve his life around service. In an interview he said, "I've tried to organize a business voice for what I call advanced energy....I think I'm going to be focused on how to, is there a way to move the needle in some way having to do with thought or policy. And I don't know what shape that's going to take.
It was reported in January 2013 that Steyer might be named as a replacement for Energy Secretary Steven Chu or that he might run for Dianne Feinst (Wiki)
SlogginThroughIt
(1,977 posts)I dont know how he stacks up compared to others that might be potential candidates though.
I am not saying he shouldnt be in the cabinet, I just dont think he should get a spot just for being a guy that is doing good activism work. If he is qualified for a job then he should by all means be considered.
stonecutter357
(12,618 posts)JI7
(88,752 posts)C_U_L8R
(44,525 posts)Is he that much of a team player?
Demsrule86
(67,502 posts)C_U_L8R
(44,525 posts)Demsrule86
(67,502 posts)four years...he funded 18, work on guns and put ads in Georgia and Florida.
dsp3000
(452 posts)I got a Biden bumper sticker from them as well.... i dont know how much they actually did nationwide but at least they helped turned out the vote.
Demsrule86
(67,502 posts)StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)What position do you think he's entitled to?
onetexan
(12,818 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(113,035 posts)he pretty much disappeared after the primaries? And what position might he be especially qualified for, since he's never even worked in government at all?
jalan48
(13,693 posts)mtnsnake
(22,236 posts)He was so involved with getting Trump impeached that I forgot about his efforts on behalf of the climate and environment.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(113,035 posts)Turin_C3PO
(12,972 posts)could possibly serve in the new climate division as an under secretary of sorts. I don't really know, I'm just spitballing here.
mtnsnake
(22,236 posts)I agree with you that he is one of the most unsung heroes.
I also agree that he doesn't get enough respect, especially since he is the one who arguably got the ball rolling on impeaching Trump, or at least he was the first one to spend millions of dollars of his own money with some great TV commercials that encouraged impeachment long before anyone else had the guts to do it.
Vivienne235729
(3,314 posts)Position before steyers. But I highly doubt Mike even wants a position.
awesomerwb1
(4,214 posts)
Klaralven
(7,510 posts)They are probably both better used on specific ad hoc projects and key committees.
Link to tweet
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Brother Buzz
(35,407 posts)to do something
Dem4Life1102
(3,974 posts)Not when there are so many experienced African Americans, Hispanics, Women and LGBTQ people to choose from.
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)No one, right?
Dem4Life1102
(3,974 posts)Please provide links.