It’s possible to both like Mayor Pete and question the fit as head of Transportation.

Can’t say that I see the logic there.
Folks, if your answer describes why this is good *for Pete* you are missing the point.

If your answer is “He’s smart. He’ll learn.” would you enjoy your new boss having no clue about your job, company and industry and still being in charge?
If you bashed Trump for putting unqualified people friendly to his campaign in charge, ya can’t suddenly say that’s fine now.

Buttigieg either is or isn’t qualified for that particular role.

I can’t see how he is.
Oof.

The replies to this are embarrassing and annoying, so I’m going to mute this.

Liking someone is not a job qualification.

A cabinet position is not a gift to the recipient; it is the entrusting of major responsibility with someone experienced in that field.

Lord. WTF.
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