Oh, this is going to be fun. The Democrats are already in disarray, and now they’re about to watch another lackluster candidate throw his hat into the ring—one who couldn’t even fill a pothole in South Bend, Indiana, let alone run the country. I’m talking about none other than Pete Buttigieg running for president in 2028.
So, what’s the big clue that Buttigieg is making his move? He’s passing up an open Senate seat in Michigan, a race he would have had a strong shot at winning. Now, why would someone do that? Simple: he knows that if he gets stuck in the Senate, he’ll have to wait even longer for his shot at the White House. His team isn’t even denying it. They’re basically winking at the political world, saying, “Yeah, he’s running.”
Buttigieg had his moment back in 2020 when he tried to convince America that being mayor of a mid-sized city prepared him to be president. And for a hot second, he had some success—he won Iowa and put up a fight in New Hampshire. But then, reality set in. His campaign fizzled, and he dropped out before Super Tuesday, proving that his support was about as deep as a kiddie pool. He threw his endorsement behind Biden, which eventually got him a job running the Department of Transportation—a role where he really proved his leadership skills by, you know, disappearing every time there was a crisis.
Remember the supply chain disaster? Or the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment? Buttigieg was nowhere to be found. But hey, at least he made time for extended maternity leave during a national logistics crisis. Priorities, right?
Now, the big question: can he actually win in 2028? Not likely. The Democratic bench is a mess, but even with their weak lineup, Buttigieg is going to have serious competition. Kamala Harris, despite her disastrous vice presidency, is still in the mix. Gavin Newsom is busy wrecking California while keeping one eye on the national stage. And let’s not forget the party’s usual habit of recycling the same tired names—Hillary, anyone?
Even David Axelrod, the guy who helped make Barack Obama a political superstar, admits that skipping the Senate race was a strategic move to keep Buttigieg’s 2028 hopes alive. But strategy won’t be enough. He still has to convince America that he’s ready to lead, and judging by his track record, that’s going to be a very tough sell.
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