Biden eyes Cindy McCain for UK ambassador: report

President elect Joe bidenJoe BidenBiden Adds to Trump Voting Margin After Milwaukee County Recount Krebs Says Allegations of Foreign Interference in 2020 Election ‘Ridiculous’ New DOJ rule could allow executions by electrocution, a firing squad PLUS is reportedly eyeing Cindy McCain to become an ambassador to the UK, according to several reports citing London time.

McCain, the widow of the late Senator. John mccainJohn Sidney McCain The Memo: GOP reflects on future after Trump Juan Williams: Obama’s terrible warnings over Democratic right-wing media feuds justify Biden’s non-campaign MORE (R-Ariz.), Was a vocal critic of President TrumpDonald John Trump Biden Adds to Trump Voting Margin After Milwaukee County Recount, Krebs Says Allegations of Foreign Interference in 2020 Election ‘Prankster’ Republicans Ready to Become Loss-Making Falcons under President Biden PLUS, and endorsed Biden during his campaign. She is a known anglophile, The independent note, and is considered a favorite in exchange for helping Biden topple Arizona.

“It’s up to her if she wants it,” a source told The Times. “She delivered Arizona. They know that.

The Hill has reached out to Biden’s transition team for comment.

Biden became the first Democrat to win Arizona since 1996. Some Democrats say it was endorsements from McCain and Sen. Jeff FlakeJeffrey (Jeff) Lane FlakeProfiles in Cowardice: Senate Facilitators Trump McSally concedes Arizona Senate Race The Hill’s Morning Report – ObamaCare in the foreground; the transition deadlock continues MORE – two respected Republicans in the state – who pushed Biden to the top.

The two Republicans, who both said Biden would restore civility and honor to the White House, were floated for Biden administrative positions, with McCain potentially serving as ambassador or other diplomatic post.

Biden gave McCain a niche at the Democratic National Convention and appointed her to her transition advisory board. Although she never held public office, she was at the forefront of international diplomacy traveling the world with her late husband, whom Trump has repeatedly disparaged.

Asked about ABC’s “The View” about serving at a Biden cabinet earlier this month, McCain said: “It’s an administration that is going to be inclusive and there is a role for Republicans in the administration.”

The former vice president has signaled he could reach the other side of the aisle to nominate Republicans to Cabinet and other key positions in his administration.