(Detroit News)
Melissa Nann Burke Feb. 19, 2019 10:59 a.m.
Washington — Michigan businessman John James is among those under consideration to be the next ambassador to the United Nations, according to a source familiar with the process.
State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said over the weekend that she had withdrawn from consideration for the post.
James, a Republican from Farmington Hills, lost 52 percent to 46 percent to U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing in November — a smaller margin than polls showed before the election.
If nominated and confirmed by the Senate, he would replace former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who resigned last year.
James was previously considered for the role last fall before Nauert's nomination. James has never been an ambassador, but a source told The Detroit News in late November that someone with ambassador's experience would likely be his deputy if he were chosen.
CNN reported Monday that James is a top contender for the UN post, citing a source close to the White House.
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