How can I become a US Ambassador? What are the qualifications and how do I apply?

Question

How can I become a US Ambassador? What are the qualifications and how do I apply?

Answer 1

You need political clout.  Read $$$$. Or so I'm told.  Good luck.

Answer 2

You wanna be an ambassador with the tongue or with the trigger?

Answer 3

Unless you're a mover and shaker in politics or in business, you don't stand a chance in h**l.

If you're rich, connected, and a big fund-raiser for the party of the elected or incumbent president, then you might be able to swing an ambassadorship. But to get a really plum posting, you'd need to be fairly tight with the president.

Answer 4

You need to be intelligent and have a lot of political clout. Sometimes, the latter is more important than the former.