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Breaking News, RE: Secretary Pete [View all]

posted at substack by
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Krassencast - Protecting Democracy During Trump 2.0

BREAKING: The AP Reports that Pete Buttigieg is Deciding on whether to run for Senate in 2026 or President in 2028.

https://substack.com/@krassenstein/note/c-95003253

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Breaking News, RE: Secretary Pete [View all] BootinUp Feb 2025 OP

YES!!! elleng Feb 2025 #1

You don't think he can win, I take it. BootinUp Feb 2025 #2

Wrong, I think he should run in either election, for either role. elleng Feb 2025 #4

I think he should run for both at the same time. defacto7 Feb 2025 #8

If he gets a senate seat (from Michigan?), then wins the presidency, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2025 #50

He's very young...Beto made the mistake of running for president after her lost to Cruz for the senate. Trueblue Texan Feb 2025 #61

Ok. Will leave the strategy to him BootinUp Feb 2025 #11

Good, and DITTO!!! elleng Feb 2025 #12

Slamming the GOP NOW! RussBLib Feb 2025 #27

I wouldn't hesitate at all to vote for Pete Buttigieg for either office! Sun-Moon Feb 2025 #3

DITTO!!! elleng Feb 2025 #5

Not only wouldn't I hesitate... Mister Ed Feb 2025 #63

Why not both? Arazi Feb 2025 #6

Was about to post the same. Thank you. LoisB Feb 2025 #9

Obama was in the Senate for 4 years SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2025 #10

I love Pete B. and he'd be the best Blue Owl Feb 2025 #7

Wow, memories. Replace babylonsister Feb 2025 #17

'Too Good, Too Smart, Too Educated' DET Feb 2025 #23

He should run for President, starting now crud Feb 2025 #13

Yes. If he's going to do it it has to be a four year campaign. Demobrat Feb 2025 #38

Senate, soon please. TommyT139 Feb 2025 #14

Not president. valleyrogue Feb 2025 #15

Either one. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #16

President!!!! Sogo Feb 2025 #18

ding. AllaN01Bear Feb 2025 #19

I'd vote for him for anything he runs for, he really is the best and brightest Rhiannon12866 Feb 2025 #20

I'm with you. returnee Feb 2025 #49

So very well said, I agree completely! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2025 #53

glad to see he's seeking a new role, he's one of the best leaders cadoman Feb 2025 #21

Pete's on my short list of fighters for democracy and justice. usonian Feb 2025 #22

If he runs for senate.... reACTIONary Feb 2025 #24

Michigan IronLionZion Feb 2025 #29

Thanks! reACTIONary Feb 2025 #32

SENATE! Bluethroughu Feb 2025 #25

And he'd be a better Presidential candidate AdamGG Feb 2025 #57

I like Pete B., but I'm going to be realistic. Dan Feb 2025 #26

He's considering to run for Senate in Michigan IronLionZion Feb 2025 #28

I wish Pete would run for the Senste Janbdwl72 Feb 2025 #30

Well that makes me feel better! mahina Feb 2025 #31

Even with our Democracy crumbling some here will still apply the purity tests for Mayor Pete. NoMoreRepugs Feb 2025 #33

That's the honest truth and it makes me sad and angry dai13sy Feb 2025 #44

I would love to see Sec'y Pete in either one of those roles. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2025 #34

Run for Senate now! President can wait! Initech Feb 2025 #35

He should run for Senate Mountainguy Feb 2025 #36

Agreed...He'd be a much stronger candidate for President having proven he can win MI BeyondGeography Feb 2025 #51

Run Kegbreath, run! Hassler Feb 2025 #37

Pete for Prez LilElf70 Feb 2025 #39

100% YES!!!!! dai13sy Feb 2025 #40

Post removed Post removed Feb 2025 #41

Oh boy. Back again. Bye!!! GP6971 Feb 2025 #42

Lol KelleyKramer Feb 2025 #47

I am glad to see Post #41 was removed. MIButterfly Feb 2025 #43

Excellent! peggysue2 Feb 2025 #45

We need dozens of such leaders as Pete B. n/t Mister Ed Feb 2025 #46

There are posters here who are idealistic, but naive. elocs Feb 2025 #48

It's not reality. It's pessimism. nolabear Feb 2025 #56

DO BOTH. Irish_Dem Feb 2025 #52

Yay. That's good news wendyb-NC Feb 2025 #54

Yes! Let's start RIGHT NOW. nolabear Feb 2025 #55

Nolabear, I absolutely agree with you. slightlv Feb 2025 #58

And he's young. If we support him he's got a long political life. nolabear Feb 2025 #62

No! milestogo Feb 2025 #59

Mayor Pete!! pinkstarburst Feb 2025 #60