Bill Richardson would be a great UN ambassador.

[Undercurrent]

(accidentally posted this earlier in the wrong forum)


He is very highly qualified, even tempered, and well respected. His appointment would be a plus for those who want to see a Hispanic in the cabinet.

Since it looks like Hillary will be SoS, and it's widely reported that Richardson has been vetted, I'm hoping Obama offers him the post.

[UrbScotty]

1. He's already been UN ambassador

Here's more.

Of course, I wouldn't be opposed to him doing it again.

[Undercurrent]

3. Yes indeed.

I don't think he was vetted for nothing though. I'd like to think not, anyway. Since it wasn't for SoS, unless he was the back up, which doesn't sound quite right, I was hoping he would be in for the UN. He sure could hit the ground running!

[TygrBright]

2. He was. One of the best. He could handle something bigger, with that experience...

...already under his belt.

helpfully,
Bright

[saracat]

4. Really? Clinton thought so the first time.

[TahitiNut]

5. Bill Richardson is the most qualified for Secretary of State

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's 3rd district -- January 3, 1983 to February 13, 1997
21st United States Ambassador to the United Nations -- January 21, 1997 to August 18, 1998
9th United States Secretary of Energy -- August 18, 1998 to January 20, 2001
30th Governor of New Mexico -- January 1, 2003 to Present

Legislator, Ambassador, Energy Secretary, and Governor ... nobody has better credentials!

Let Hillary be Ambassador to the U.N. :shrug:

[Undercurrent]

6. That would have been my preference too.

I don't have any inside info, but it looks like Hillary is in for SoS, and I'd really like to see Richardson be given a cabinet post.

[ColbertWatcher]

7. I heard tonight that he might be National Security Advisor! n/t