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Tommy Carcetti

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51. *If* 2028 is a free and fair election, I could see Pete making an Obama like surprise

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:22 AM

Apr 11

I think his “diversity” (for a lack of a better term) could be turned into an asset like Obama did in 2008, simply because—and I have to be very careful how I say this—I think his gravitas persona is palatable enough to Middle Americans who might otherwise be hesitant to elect a gay man as President.

Of course 2028 is much different than 2008. Assuming Trump doesn’t kick it but also doesn’t attempt some extra-Constitutional craziness like try to force a third term on us, say Pete wins over JD Vance or whatever patsy the Republicans put forth. Then Trump decides he just doesn’t want to leave. After January 6th, it’s not that unimaginable.

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🔥🔥 BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg is IN -- he'll be running for president in 2028! [View all] Swede Apr 10 OP

my brain read that as "Pete Hegseth" BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 10 #1

Pete Buttigieg is now on my short list Brother Buzz Apr 10 #2

Same! QueerDuck Apr 10 #20

👋 Deuxcents Apr 10 #3

or he could be playing along with the reverands joke nt msongs Apr 10 #4

Forget it. He can run for governor or senator instead. N/T valleyrogue Apr 10 #5

I'd sure be happy to see that. Mister Ed Apr 10 #6

He'd make a great President! Kid Berwyn Apr 10 #7

He would BonnieJW Apr 11 #59

I am also in! AZJonnie Apr 10 #8

Super LuvLoogie Apr 10 #9

We need his good and clear mind in the race bucolic_frolic Apr 10 #10

I really like him radical noodle Apr 10 #11

He is formidable, intelligent, articulate, wise. So were Hillary and Kamala. The misogynist voters won't have wiggs Apr 10 #12

I'm sure that the media machine will find something to attack about him Orrex Apr 10 #21

The misogynist are also homophobic. TomSlick Apr 10 #24

That's right. People are homophobic because they're misogynistic. Haggard Celine Apr 10 #34

Yes, many historic and contemporary societies discriminated against "bottoms" in particular. Marcuse Apr 11 #78

And they're even worse when it comes to trans women. ShazzieB Apr 11 #81

After tRUMP and his destructive ways we'll need someone like Pete to come in afterwards, and restore our faith in SWBTATTReg Apr 10 #13

He can't win for president. But he'd win in a landslide for US Senator almost anywhere SpankMe Apr 10 #14

I wish he wouldn't DavidDvorkin Apr 10 #15

Thank you for being honest flamingdem Apr 10 #16

So is it Democrats official position now? angrychair Apr 11 #64

I think this is more about Kamala having lost flamingdem Apr 11 #66

That's not what you said angrychair Apr 11 #71

Sadly I feel the same Smilo Apr 10 #35

I think that he is a great guy, but I am leery of anyone from the Biden administration running for everyonematters Apr 10 #17

Pete is great DownriverDem Apr 10 #18

Can we just clone him? MackinacBridge Apr 10 #19

I absolutely agree with you 100%! MIButterfly Apr 10 #31

We all KNOW he's brilliant.... democratsruletheday Apr 10 #22

YAY YAY YAY pinkstarburst Apr 10 #23

Mayor of a small town fujiyamasan Apr 10 #25

Much as I like Pete, I agree Random Boomer Apr 10 #33

Yep, was hoping he would have run for senator or at least a House seat once he moved to Michigan fujiyamasan Apr 11 #46

It's true, this fawking country is NOT ready for a GAY as POTUS. a kennedy Apr 10 #26

Mahalo to you and Pete Cha Apr 10 #27

Im in Lifeafter70 Apr 10 #28

I like him! walkingman Apr 10 #29

I would be happy with a Prez Pete! JoseBalow Apr 10 #30

I can think of 3 that would be great by me. multigraincracker Apr 10 #32

If the MAGA homophobes would only realize how he would work to make their Ziggysmom Apr 10 #36

Post removed Post removed Apr 10 #37

He will be compelling candidate Renew Deal Apr 10 #38

2.5% Boo1 Apr 11 #41

He is much better known now Renew Deal Apr 11 #42

He can certainly try Boo1 Apr 11 #44

It depends on who is running Renew Deal Apr 11 #45

Democrats will smell blood in the water Boo1 Apr 11 #48

Either the party decides it's all straight white christian males pinkstarburst Apr 11 #57

He's welcome to try but transportation isn't really considered prestigious like Secretary of State, defense, or AG fujiyamasan Apr 11 #47

He got 2.5% on his first run pinkstarburst Apr 11 #55

he better be able to explain DonCoquixote Apr 10 #39

He'll force the field to elevate the discourse. Duncan Grant Apr 10 #40

Consider my hand raised! I am proud to be among his devoted followers! CTyankee Apr 11 #43

I wish he'd run for governor of Michigan first. bif Apr 11 #49

Yes, or spend a few years in Congress making alliances and getting ready FakeNoose Apr 11 #50

Governor is a very tough lift for a person who has only just moved to a state. US Senate would be much easier IMHO (see Celerity Apr 11 #53

I also wish Pete had run for MI senator pinkstarburst Apr 11 #61

*If* 2028 is a free and fair election, I could see Pete making an Obama like surprise Tommy Carcetti Apr 11 #51

Whoot! He would be a great Pres. travelingthrulife Apr 11 #52

Great guy. Can't win in '28. Sorry. COULD win Senate though. Callie1979 Apr 11 #54

Kamala Harris is talking about running again too. Emile Apr 11 #56

I don't think there is any realistic chance of him making it. Norrrm Apr 11 #58

Still not sure this really happens stopdiggin Apr 11 #60

He's great but unelectable. We've lost twice with great candidates lindysalsagal Apr 11 #62

Yes, yes, yes! Demnation Apr 11 #63

If he is the nominee--we will lose. Kingofalldems Apr 11 #65

My clear #1 choice... he'd bring that calm competence back to the White House that Obama brought. WarGamer Apr 11 #67

America is not ready for a woman president, much less a gay man with a husband. Wanderlust988 Apr 11 #68

Post removed Post removed Apr 11 #69

He was my first choice in 2020. Bumbles Apr 11 #70

To everyone who is saying Pete can't win because his is gay--I disagree crimycarny Apr 11 #72

It's time. ProudMNDemocrat Apr 11 #73

I like Pete. I think he has no chance of winning. DenaliDemocrat Apr 11 #74

Pete Buttigieg is so Brilliant! Cha Apr 11 #75

Great way to lose VanceFan Apr 11 #76

Unfortunately, I agree. Funtatlaguy Apr 11 #79

I am in ! Autumn Apr 11 #77

"This country is still too ignorant." J_William_Ryan Apr 11 #80