Jon Huntsman should be Sec of State

[SoCalDem]

Republicans don't "love" him, but they would be hard-pressed to vote against his confirmation.
He'd probably do worse as a candidate in 2016...I don't think he'll run again
He's up to date on Asian politics, and speaks Chinese.
Huntsman has already had one appointed position in the Obama admin, as Ambassador to China. I think he would do it again.

It's the easy way out for everyone.. He could appoint Rice as his deputy sec of state, and Kerry could hold onto the MA senate seat.

Obama looks magnanimous, and I think that having a man follow might be a good choice, especially when so much diplomacy will be done in societies that might pay more attention to "suggestions" coming from a man.. as a Mormon, he might also be viewed as more of an impartial person when it comes to Middle east issues.

We have had Albright, Rice & Clinton in recent years, and it may be time to have a man in that position..

[Safetykitten]

1. I was looking for the "parody" tag on this post. None found.

Really?

"and it may be time to have a man in that position.."

[Warren DeMontague]

2. He believes in evolution and global warming, at least.

So he's marginally better than the room temperature IQ (thanks for that expression, repeatedly-banned troll! you know who you are.) that most GOP Pols either have or must adopt as a pose to win primaries.

That said, a Republican SOS? Not just no, but FUCK NO. Aside from the fact that we have lots of well-qualified people in our party and OBAMA WON so why the fuck do we need to look "magnanimous", but, the SOS is the first non-elected position in line of succession for the Presidency and...

wait, you're kidding, aren't you.

[msongs]

3. yeah since he is a repub he could for president in 2016 w/obama endorsing him too nt

[quinnox]

4. I think Huntsman would be a brilliant pick

It would be unexpected and throw the republicans for a loop. And the guy has extensive experience in diplomacy and is someone who is sharp. K&R

[John2]

5. I don't agree.

I think the Secretary of State should be a Democrat and not some ex Republican Presidential candidate and especially one from Utah. This position is too important in the President's cabinet. I don't think the Democrats should just pick somebody to appease Republicans either. Just when has the Republican Party selected a Democratic Secretary of State? The whole idea is ridiculous. And President Obama already has enough Republicans in the Intelligence agency. You just as well give the whole Administration to the other Party.

[pnwmom]

6. I agree in general except for this part:

"I think that having a man follow might be a good choice, especially when so much diplomacy will be done in societies that might pay more attention to "suggestions" coming from a man."


I think Hillary has been doing a superlative job, and her "suggestions" are taken as seriously as they would be if they were coming from a male U.S. Secretary of State.

[NNN0LHI]

7. He was recently hired to be on Ford's Board Of Directors

He isn't going to give up that cushy job for anything. Plus the cut in pay he would have to take.

Fuggedaboutit.

Ain't happening.

Don

[FSogol]

8. No thanks. Huntsman had a good job with the administration and quit

for a vanity run for the Repub nomination. The page has turned on him. He doesn't need a higher profile job.

[ProSense]

9. Hell no! n/t

[forestpath]

10. HELL NO! Fuck Republicans!!!! They are ALL the same!

[KharmaTrain]

11. SOS Is A Nutcracker Job...

This is the most demanding job short of doing a tour in Afghanistan. It's constant traveling and dealing with one crisis or another. You could see how its taken its toll on SOS Clinton and on others...a reason why few Secretaries stay beyond 4 years. Forget much of a family or personal life...you're on yet another flight or have to prepare for another round of negotiations. It requires a very healthy and strong person to cope with the pressures.

I was supportive of Amb. Rice but now have reservations based on the articles about her Canadian oil company holdings. I want to know more but I was very disappointed with what I've read so far. As far as Huntsman...I actually think it might be a good choice. He's young and healthy enough for the challenges of the job and from his past history as Ambassador to China will put the country first and foremost. I know there's the push for Senator Kerry...but I think the administration is now leery of playing into rushpublican hands and may just pass on him for either State or Defense...for now.

[OldDem2012]

12. No thanks. He turned on Obama once, and once is enough. nt.