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In reply to the discussion: Pete Buttigieg Says He Is Considering a 2028 Presidential Run [View all]
Fiendish Thingy
(21,983 posts)18. He would indeed be a great candidate
And president.
I just don’t see the party leaders supporting him, and not sure about donors either, and that would impact his ability to win either the primary or the general.
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What does the DNC have to do with this ? How will the DNC prevent Buttigieg from running ?
JI7
May 2025
#13
These are conspiracy theories. And Pete Buttigieg actually won the Iowa caucus in 2020.
JI7
May 2025
#46
That was an unusual situation, as the person who effectively won the nomination dropped out
Polybius
May 2025
#45
Sadly, unless something significant changes psyche of the broad American electorate nt ....
anamnua
May 2025
#47
Sad, but true. Many Americans just vote their bigotry rather than using their minds
Attilatheblond
May 2025
#34
I sure hope he gives it a shot, as well as other contenders too. That's why I like primaries, and the whole works
SWBTATTReg
May 2025
#37