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slightlv

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58. Nolabear, I absolutely agree with you.

Fri Feb 21, 2025, 08:40 PM

Feb 2025

That's the only reason I'm hesitant. Not because of him, but because the Democrats (to their credit) ran a woman, then a black woman, and now we're talking about a gay, proud, out male. I want him to run for President... but I also want Democrats to kick Republican butts in '28. Given what's happened the last couple of cycles, do you think he'd be able to run for Prez? He is SO good... and he's a younger generation who seems like he's still an old-style Democrat. I can really get behind that. Besides, his messaging is always on spot, and he seems like he's a genuinely nice guy. I don't drink beer, but I'd love to sit down with him and talk for a few hours!

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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