Joe Biden cabinet speculation megathread

[JA]

Joe Biden's secret governing plan

Why it matters: Biden advisers describe a Return to Normal plan — a reversal of President Trump's unorthodox, improvisational style. Biden wants known, trusted people around him — many from the Obama years.

Several high-profile possibilities:

John Kerry would love to take a new Cabinet position devoted to climate change, or might even accept a curtain call to return as secretary of state.

Susan Rice, formerly President Obama's national security adviser, is another option for State.

Mike Bloomberg, who swiftly endorsed Biden after the former mayor's campaign collapsed, would be a top possibility to head the World Bank.

Sally Yates, the deputy attorney general under Obama who stood up to Trump and was fired, would be a leading contender for attorney general.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren as Treasury secretary could help unite the party.

Jamie Dimon — chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and mentioned over the years as a potential presidential candidate — would also be considered for Treasury.

Anne Finucane, vice chairman of Bank of America, is another possibility for Treasury.

Biden advisers expect Pete Buttigieg to get a prominent slot after his swift endorsement of Biden — perhaps as ambassador to the UN, or as U.S. trade representative.

[...]

Some Biden advisers hope he could overcome hard feelings from the Obama years and pick Warren for V.P. to excite party progressives.
Also high on the list of potential Biden picks for #2 are several African Americans: Sen. Kamala Harris (first on many lists) and Sen. Cory Booker, both of whom ended their nomination fights before the voting began ... former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, who ended his presidential campaign after New Hampshire ... and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who electrifies crowds.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is in the mix, too.

[...]

One adviser told us when we asked who the V.P. pick would be: "Whoever Jim Clyburn wants it to be."

[...]

The bottom line: Biden, a throw-back institutionalist, relishes an emphasis on governing, norms and restoring alliances.

That includes respect for experts, and for the art and science of governing.
This evolving plan is all in Biden's comfort zone — all meant to send a public signal of stability.

[Mr. Smith]

Very mixed, but towards positive.

Still not enough for me to vote his way, but I may consider abstaining or voting 3rd with more such overtures.

[W]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

[NHI]

A throwback to the Obama years.

[Boobs]

Smells very much like that "leaked" Hillary cabinet from 2016. Aka, a bunch of speculative nonsense and hot air.

[Bidenworth2020]

Besides Simon this is a pretty great lineup.

[President Johnson]

I doubt Liz would give up her senate seat, let alone offered Treasury. She's more effective in the senate.

Mayor Pete as UN Ambassador, Mike Bloomberg as World Bank president and Rice/Kerry involved would be a massive FF move!

[Fmr. Gov. NickG]

This is really all pretty vague and the names it throws out are predictable.  Obviously there is a big difference between Warren (hooray!) and Dimon at Treasury, or between Abrams and Klobuchar (yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck) as VP.

[Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Bodies for Biden]

The fact that Mike Bloomberg and the Skank of America vice chairman are being considered for anything confirms everything I would expect from a Biden presidency.

[W]

Joe Biden's secret governing plan

Mike Bloomberg, who swiftly endorsed Biden after the former mayor's campaign collapsed, would be a top possibility to head the World Bank.

Jamie Dimon — chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and mentioned over the years as a potential presidential candidate — would also be considered for Treasury.

Anne Finucane, vice chairman of Bank of America, is another possibility for Treasury.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON-7v4qnHP8

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Obvious #FakeNews is obvious

[pppolitics]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

[GoTfan]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

Today I learnt that Jamie Dimon is a progressive.

[pppolitics]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

Today I learnt that Jamie Dimon is a progressive.

https://literarydevices.net/red-herring/

[Indy Texas]

Joe Biden's secret governing plan

Sen. Elizabeth Warren as Treasury secretary could help unite the party.

Jamie Dimon — chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and mentioned over the years as a potential presidential candidate — would also be considered for Treasury.

Anne Finucane, vice chairman of Bank of America, is another possibility for Treasury.

This is patently unacceptable.

[TWTown]

Joe Biden's secret governing plan

Why it matters: Biden advisers describe a Return to Normal plan — a reversal of President Trump's unorthodox, improvisational style. Biden wants known, trusted people around him — many from the Obama years.

Several high-profile possibilities:

John Kerry would love to take a new Cabinet position devoted to climate change, or might even accept a curtain call to return as secretary of state.

Susan Rice, formerly President Obama's national security adviser, is another option for State.

Mike Bloomberg, who swiftly endorsed Biden after the former mayor's campaign collapsed, would be a top possibility to head the World Bank.

Sally Yates, the deputy attorney general under Obama who stood up to Trump and was fired, would be a leading contender for attorney general.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren as Treasury secretary could help unite the party.

Jamie Dimon — chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and mentioned over the years as a potential presidential candidate — would also be considered for Treasury.

Anne Finucane, vice chairman of Bank of America, is another possibility for Treasury.

Biden advisers expect Pete Buttigieg to get a prominent slot after his swift endorsement of Biden — perhaps as ambassador to the UN, or as U.S. trade representative.

[...]

Some Biden advisers hope he could overcome hard feelings from the Obama years and pick Warren for V.P. to excite party progressives.
Also high on the list of potential Biden picks for #2 are several African Americans: Sen. Kamala Harris (first on many lists) and Sen. Cory Booker, both of whom ended their nomination fights before the voting began ... former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, who ended his presidential campaign after New Hampshire ... and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who electrifies crowds.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is in the mix, too.

[...]

One adviser told us when we asked who the V.P. pick would be: "Whoever Jim Clyburn wants it to be."

[...]

The bottom line: Biden, a throw-back institutionalist, relishes an emphasis on governing, norms and restoring alliances.

That includes respect for experts, and for the art and science of governing.
This evolving plan is all in Biden's comfort zone — all meant to send a public signal of stability.

Almost everyone in this cabinet is a bad choice.

[Starry Eyed Jagaloon]

This would be great!

[GoTfan]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

Today I learnt that Jamie Dimon is a progressive.

https://literarydevices.net/red-herring/

You cannot claim Biden is a progressive while he's considering Jamie Dimon to run the Treasury department. Those two things do not go together.

[pppolitics]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

Today I learnt that Jamie Dimon is a progressive.

https://literarydevices.net/red-herring/

You cannot claim Biden is a progressive while he's considering Jamie Dimon to run the Treasury department. Those two things do not go together.

Are you saying that you have to use a purity test to determine if someone is progressive or not?

[Starry Eyed Jagaloon]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

Today I learnt that Jamie Dimon is a progressive.

https://literarydevices.net/red-herring/

You cannot claim Biden is a progressive while he's considering Jamie Dimon to run the Treasury department. Those two things do not go together.

Uh. He's also considering Warren. Bad logic.

[GoTfan]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

Today I learnt that Jamie Dimon is a progressive.

https://literarydevices.net/red-herring/

You cannot claim Biden is a progressive while he's considering Jamie Dimon to run the Treasury department. Those two things do not go together.

Are you saying that you have to use a purity test to determine if someone is progressive or not?

How many times must I repeat it?

Considering Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary ie not progressive. In fact, it's dowright conservative. Don't try to argue otherwise.

[KaiserDave]

Lean HP


But also probably a junk report

[pppolitics]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

Today I learnt that Jamie Dimon is a progressive.

https://literarydevices.net/red-herring/

You cannot claim Biden is a progressive while he's considering Jamie Dimon to run the Treasury department. Those two things do not go together.

Are you saying that you have to use a purity test to determine if someone is progressive or not?

How many times must I repeat it?

Considering Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary ie not progressive. In fact, it's dowright conservative. Don't try to argue otherwise.

So are you saying that someone who is not "progressive" in every way is not a progressive?

[GoTfan]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

Today I learnt that Jamie Dimon is a progressive.

https://literarydevices.net/red-herring/

You cannot claim Biden is a progressive while he's considering Jamie Dimon to run the Treasury department. Those two things do not go together.

Are you saying that you have to use a purity test to determine if someone is progressive or not?

How many times must I repeat it?

Considering Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary ie not progressive. In fact, it's dowright conservative. Don't try to argue otherwise.

So are you saying that someone who is not "progressive" in every way is not a progressive?

Dimon. Is. Not. A. Progressive.

[pppolitics]

Leaks like this proves that there is no room for progressives in a Biden administration.

A throwback to the Obama years.

Obama is a progressive.

A throwback to Obama's years is a throwback to progressivism.

Today I learnt that Jamie Dimon is a progressive.

https://literarydevices.net/red-herring/

You cannot claim Biden is a progressive while he's considering Jamie Dimon to run the Treasury department. Those two things do not go together.

Are you saying that you have to use a purity test to determine if someone is progressive or not?

How many times must I repeat it?

Considering Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary ie not progressive. In fact, it's dowright conservative. Don't try to argue otherwise.

So are you saying that someone who is not "progressive" in every way is not a progressive?

Ah, you're just a troll.

No, you are.