John James for UN ambassador — why not?

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President Trump is reportedly considering John James for United States ambassador to the United Nations. It’s a shot in the dark, but it might not be a terrible idea.

Despite his total lack of real political experience, the recently defeated senatorial candidate has genuine star potential. He served in the military for nearly a decade, including in multiple tours of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and then embarked on a successful career as a businessman and job creator. At just 37 years old and with negligible party support, James lost to incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow by just 6.5 points.

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