BREAKING: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is expected to pass on Michigan’s open US Senate seat, setting up a potential presidential bid in 2028
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Yes, I did make fun of you 5 times, and appear to be the only person on the planet paying the slightest bit of attention to you, Bucky. You are quite right.
Assessing Pete Buttigieg's performance as Transportation Secretary involves looking at several angles. He played a key role in implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which directed significant funds towards transportation projects. He also focused on improving roadway safety and su
pported initiatives for accessible transportation. However, challenges such as supply chain disruptions and rail safety incidents occurred during his tenure. His supporters point to his efforts to modernize infrastructure and promote transportation equity, while others note the difficulties in a ...
While there were no major commercial airline crashes during his specific term, it's also worth noting that aviation safety is a complex field with many contributing factors. There were, however, some close calls, and he addressed those by taking action to improve the situation.
I welcome Buttigieg if he decides to run for president.
The Democrats need to put up younger generations of candidates, presidential and down ballot, who are best able to articulate the Democrats’ vision for the future, keep saying MAGA bad / fascist is not good enough.
If he had a blonde biologically female wife he would win but America is homophobic. Senator is a high as he would go. Dems should look at Tim Ryan instead.
Pete who?? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? NOONE can match 'MY' matchlessly unique wisdom and genius to make both Democrat Party and America Great Again!! Take it or leave it! I may go as an Independent Candid too as I am one at the moment!! Vote for 'ME' my fellow Americans!! We can Make America Great Again!!
People view Buttigieg through rose colored glasses. He is a flawed corporatist who failed & embarrassingly claimed false victory in the Primary, has a terrible record when Mayor- has problematic racist comments & actions in his past- worked at the horrible McKinsey corporation- do not coronate him
Given the bigotry we're still dealing with in this country over issues of gender identity and sexual attraction, however, I have concerns about his electability. I will 110% volunteer for his campaign, though, and help make it one hell of a fight.
As amazing it would be to have Pete as president and finally have brains in the Oval Office again… this country is not ready for a gay president. They can’t even handle a woman as vice president… it’s a shame 🙄🤦🏽♂️
If he's willing to distance himself from the extremists ends of the liberal base he'll win in a landslide (assuming fair elections).
Both big IFs.
Otherwise it'll just be the same garbage again. They must get more normal.
Again though, the mindset is set up for him to pull from Ts voters if can distance himself from the extremists left. Bc that group will vote for him any way, but he can pull the "common sense" voters that gravitated to T bc of DEI & child sex/prison sex changes. He'll get easily over 55-60%.
I can see your a pro Trumper and don't really care what his evil ways do to democracy and our way of living. Very sad. I'm a conservative liberal but I still believe a person is free to live a lifestyle they feel comfortable with.
I'm a pro Trumper?
Lady, you clearly haven't read my timeline. 😂
But you suffer from what many pro extremists do. If I'm not on your side 100% then I must be 100% against you. And that's the problem with the country and why we're here today.
Nope, and you seem to always wing from extremist to the other side. You really don't view middle of the road, who chooses by positions they can align with and who fact check what is being stated.
No thanks. Neo-libs courting “moderates” is exactly why they keep losing elections, and brought us the gift of Trump. Twice.
I prefer an actual opposition candidate. Not one that promises different things but does the same shit once elected, just with less Jesus. (Obama, Clinton…).
I didn’t say progressivism. I said actual opposition. When both sides of the coin are tails, only one is shinier, it’s no real choice. You get the same outcome in the end. The only difference is one side being more brash and open about their intentions.
He actually goes on Fox News and tries to talk to everyone. At least he reaches across the isle when he doesn’t need to. I would fully support Pete if he decides to run.
I don't think America is ready for a gay President. I would definitely vote for him but remember, he will have to convince a majority of America as well.
I absolutely believe that besides Pennsylvania governor Shapiro there's no other politician with the level of intellectual capacity as he has, but I'm worried that America is still not ready for a woman or gay for president. Unfortunately, to some even on the left, that's still no go 😞😭
It would have been nice if these democratic candidates would have stepped up last January to run, so we didn’t have to suffer until 2028, just because they were too scared to primary Joe Biden. It’s easy now to throw your hat in the race, but we needed leaders then.
Smart guy sees the whole picture. Yet, attached to the entrenched corporatist DNC elitist hubris insular methods will have him doing their bidding not the people’s. If he can cut ties with the Pelosi/Schumer/zionist agenda he’d be better off.
This man is brilliant and diplomacy will be very much needed which he possesses both. It will take someone like this to repair all that musky trump is breaking down.
Buttigieg is a smart guy and would make a great POTUS but lacks the fiery personality necessary to overcome the MAGA crowd and right wing media, even though Trump wouldn't be running. Dems need an outsider who can fire up the base and attract a broad coalition of voters.
Are American brands prepared for global hatred?
Trade war promoted by Trump is not just a conflict of tariffs and taxes.It is a battle for the perception of the global consumer,and the American brands are in the epicenter of this cross fire
Global hatred against brands is installed,and here to stay
All establishment dems, those that fell in line behind the DNC's previously chosen candidates, have zero chance of winning. They are the ones who handed the federal government to fascists.
I realise it’s not how things are done in the US , regards to leadership, but everything isn’t as it was , it’s time to get out front and elect a leader now to take on the government, atm to me it looks like a rudderless boat
Image a President that can speak in a full sentence and not in rambling incoherent spew of lies. So many BS lies at today press conference with Trump and the NATO chief. Republicans are a disgrace for not getting rid of Trump.
He should have run for the Senate. He won’t win the presidency. If he’s the nominee, the Republicans will win the White House. The American electorate is: 1) racist, 2) misogynistic, and 3) homophobic. They will pretend to be behind him as they did with Harris, but it will be a lie.
I seem to recall we had a damn good president elected after serving only a few years as a US senator. Don’t understand why this couldn’t be Sec Pete’s roadmap as well.
This is really sad and totally a bad situation, but I think Dems should be realistic: Misquoting Joe vs The Volcano in reverse "I know he can do the job, but can he get the job" I don't think he can and I don't want the Dems to waste their time and gift the Reps 4 more years to create tyranny.
Omg! He is brilliant! Hope you’re wrong about the whole of America. However, Trump will be more senile than he is already, so Americans will vote for Pete.
Sexual preference is not a way to judge anyone! Pete is the most intelligent,knowledgeable and well spoken man ! He is young,and familiar with politics, more so than most in the republicans in office now ! Let support him!
I agree 100%, but unfortunately, I can't see a lot of the country voting for him. It sucks, because he is, BY FAR, the most intelligent, knowledgeable person in politics and would do an amazing job.
I agree with Jeff 100%! His intellect is far superior and I would support him in a second. My point was the rest of this country is not as open minded as myself, which is a shame.
Pete Buttigieg would have to get past the gauntlet of Democrat challenger in the primaries before he would face the voters in the the general election.
It’s going to be a crowed field in 2028
He isn't going to win. We all know it. Country can't afford to keep handing the country to Oligarchs and idiots because the Democratic party is running in a world we don't live in.
It makes you feel good, and makes good sound bytes, but it isn't reality.
He knows exactly how they work. He just knows his base will believe whatever he says simply BECAUSE HE SAID SO. And the more often he repeats it, so will they without even a whisper of a critical thought nor a nanosecond of unbiased research. That's how they program their zombies, it seems. 🧟♀️🧟🤷♀️🧟♀️🧟
I'm not convinced that he actually understands how tariffs work. Just based on how he's using them. Let alone what he says about them. I agree with everything else you said, though.
Take the Senate run. If you win, great! Serve a full term, then run for President. If you lose, it will be a learning experience for the run up to President.
I like Pete and think he would do well, but he would do better with some insider Congressional experience first.
Pete Buttigieg’s decision is his own. Ppl aware of his amazing brilliance/commitment/communication skills/superior ability to get the job done.. just want to make sure he plans to stay in public office!
Pete did well last time he ran. He has more experience, popularity and exposure now. He has the ability to go on Fox and make his points. Hmmmmm! Was reading yesterday that the end of the last Guilded Age in USA was thru progressive policies.
As much as I like Pete I will never support a presidential candidate that isn’t white, straight, and male.
Goes against every fiber of my being to think this way but to defeat MAGA I’m not willing to risk it. Sorry, but now isn’t the time for progressiveness. Dems need to be exactly in the center
Don't underestimate the backlash to Trump 2.0, especially if we're in the middle of a recession by 2028 and the entire world has turned its back on us.
I agree that it's possible. In a better world, even probable. I also believe that electing a black man broke the GOP's brain, which gave birth to the tea party and MAGA.
I adore you, but please don’t. Clearly, the USA is not ready for you. You know it. Dems need to pick a good, middle ground, white man to win and do something. It’s pathetic, but it’s the reality.
Does anyone here seriously believe America will elect a gay man as president if it doesn't elect a woman? Sure, Hillary was elected, but considering the realities of the American system that gives the hillbillies more weight?
if America does have a fair election in 2028 if Trump keeps going like this even a kettle would win over republicans. And anyway even a black man was not supposed to win in a very racist country but he did
One should not underestimate the dynamics that cult-like authoritarian forms of rule unfold (Arendt). Their followers are so compromised that they follow them to their downfall. The explanation that these are all merely necessary evils to ultimately achieve final victory is already being developed.
The cult is not the majority. If the elections are free and fair, at this speed Republican don’t stand a chance. Problem is that there is a risk they won’t be fair. Control of media, social networks, get rid of opposition and rigged elections. That’s will be the way they’ll stay in power
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Peters and Slotkin keep voting for Trump’s cabinet selections, they’ll likely turn into Great Lakes version of Fetterman soon.
USE 5 CALLS TO HELP YOU.
https://5calls.org/
The Democrats need to put up younger generations of candidates, presidential and down ballot, who are best able to articulate the Democrats’ vision for the future, keep saying MAGA bad / fascist is not good enough.
Given the bigotry we're still dealing with in this country over issues of gender identity and sexual attraction, however, I have concerns about his electability. I will 110% volunteer for his campaign, though, and help make it one hell of a fight.
Both big IFs.
Otherwise it'll just be the same garbage again. They must get more normal.
I like him and would vote for him in a world that supported DEI. But...we can't lose any future elections
Lady, you clearly haven't read my timeline. 😂
But you suffer from what many pro extremists do. If I'm not on your side 100% then I must be 100% against you. And that's the problem with the country and why we're here today.
I prefer an actual opposition candidate. Not one that promises different things but does the same shit once elected, just with less Jesus. (Obama, Clinton…).
Which is f#ckingly sick...
I think he would better served in the Senate.
Trade war promoted by Trump is not just a conflict of tariffs and taxes.It is a battle for the perception of the global consumer,and the American brands are in the epicenter of this cross fire
Global hatred against brands is installed,and here to stay
Oh..please fo for that presidential run. Lol
That shoukd proven entertaining to watch that flop
He, Trump, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, many fake Republicans in Congress, corrupt judges on US Supreme Court are domestic terrorists and
“piece of human filth."
They are enemies of our Republic, Liberty, Soldiers, Veterans.
https://www.rawstory.com/sebastian-gorka-2671319106/
It’s going to be a crowed field in 2028
It makes you feel good, and makes good sound bytes, but it isn't reality.
It’s and FDR quote.
Obviously.
Take the Senate run. If you win, great! Serve a full term, then run for President. If you lose, it will be a learning experience for the run up to President.
I like Pete and think he would do well, but he would do better with some insider Congressional experience first.
Are you only supporting Musk and Zuckerberg? 🚫👎
Goes against every fiber of my being to think this way but to defeat MAGA I’m not willing to risk it. Sorry, but now isn’t the time for progressiveness. Dems need to be exactly in the center
In the end Obama even won the vote of many avowed racists. And he did so by being an exceptional candidate, Black or not.
I genuinely think Pete could do something similar