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14. Some billionaire investor is being considered for that job

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 05:47 PM

Nov 2016

Businessman Wilbur Ross is a leading contender for commerce secretary

By Phil Mattingly and Matt Egan
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross is a leading contender to be President-elect Donald Trump's commerce secretary, an official familiar with the transition process told CNN.

Ross, 78, a renowned distressed debt investor, met with Trump Sunday at the New York billionaire's Bedminster, New Jersey golf course. Trump, asked before the meeting if he was considering Ross for the position, told reporters: "That's what we're looking for."

The commerce secretary, a cabinet-level position that requires Senate confirmation, typically serves as the government's chief business advocate. The commerce secretary is a liaison between companies and the White House.

The official cautioned that no final decision had been made, but made clear that Ross is, at this point, is being considered very seriously.

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/33755783/businessman-wilbur-ross-is-a-leading-contender-for-commerce-secretary

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Who thinks Rmoney will take the position? [View all] malaise Nov 2016 OP

I think he will, but it may not be offered marylandblue Nov 2016 #1

The sadist Trump loves toying with people cilla4progress Nov 2016 #2

Yep. I don't think Romney will even get the offer. GoCubsGo Nov 2016 #10

That's my take on it. Romney would be head and shoulders above any others... Hekate Nov 2016 #18

I hope and pray he doesn't. It will mainstream Trump. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2016 #3

Romney is being threatened to take the position as we type, DPutin has to be normalized another uponit7771 Nov 2016 #4

He'll take it Bobbie Jo Nov 2016 #5

It would be a high profile position, one that could make Romney look Presidential. guillaumeb Nov 2016 #6

If it was even offered to him. longship Nov 2016 #7

Romney will because he's a phony with no convictions JonLP24 Nov 2016 #8

But he has no experience in foreign matters!! ailsagirl Nov 2016 #9

I don't think he will take it. avebury Nov 2016 #11

Maybe Commerce Secretary? kentuck Nov 2016 #12

Some billionaire investor is being considered for that job JonLP24 Nov 2016 #14

I do - what the hell else does he have? jmg257 Nov 2016 #13

Sure, but a betting man would say that tavernier Nov 2016 #15

I will be very surprised if it is offered. redwitch Nov 2016 #16

Nope. gulliver Nov 2016 #17