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I think Pete Buttigieg ought to be our next Presidential candidate. (Original Post) Eko Apr 2025 OP
In theory, Pete would be incredible Blue Owl Apr 2025 #1
Not happening--ever. n/t valleyrogue Apr 2025 #2
Please explain why you feel that way CurtEastPoint Apr 2025 #3
He would be a great candidate Renew Deal Apr 2025 #5
Yes. He is absolutely a terrific communicator. Senate, yes. President... yes. CurtEastPoint Apr 2025 #11
Of the current potential candidates, he would be my choice today EdmondDantes_ Apr 2025 #4
Not happening. bamagal62 Apr 2025 #6
I think Pete ought to be our next VICE-Presidential candidate... (maybe) Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #7
i hope we have a big field to chose from. mopinko Apr 2025 #8
For the love of God. No dsp3000 Apr 2025 #9
I like Pete iemanja Apr 2025 #10
Democrats have a strong pool of experienced talent Torchlight Apr 2025 #12

Blue Owl

(58,163 posts)
1. In theory, Pete would be incredible
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 09:22 PM
Apr 2025

I just worry that the majority of voters in these dumbed down times are too stupid to appreciate Pete’s supreme qualifications.

The fact that around 70 million Americans voted for a fucking CONVICTED FELON does not inspire any confidence that the most qualified will indeed be elected into office.

But yeah, in an ideal world, Pete B.would be a tremendous President….

Renew Deal

(84,702 posts)
5. He would be a great candidate
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 09:42 PM
Apr 2025

He’s a good communicator and cares about people. I’d love to see him go for senate.

EdmondDantes_

(1,356 posts)
4. Of the current potential candidates, he would be my choice today
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 09:42 PM
Apr 2025

Maybe someone else comes up between now and then, but Buttogieg is very impressive to me, even if I probably will never learn to spell his last name without looking it up.

bamagal62

(4,350 posts)
6. Not happening.
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 09:49 PM
Apr 2025

I’m thinking Pritzker or Murphy. With AOC as VP. They are the ones fighting for us right now.

Jack Valentino

(4,350 posts)
7. I think Pete ought to be our next VICE-Presidential candidate... (maybe)
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 10:00 PM
Apr 2025

We HAVE to win in 2028! Pete as the presidential nominee would be just too risky, IMHO,
although I would gladly vote for him if that were to happen...


mopinko

(73,312 posts)
8. i hope we have a big field to chose from.
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 10:01 PM
Apr 2025

a candidate for prez has a big soap box. the media cant ignore them.

dsp3000

(683 posts)
9. For the love of God. No
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 10:38 PM
Apr 2025

I love the man but did you not realize we will not win anything without a straight white Christian male. Period

iemanja

(57,381 posts)
10. I like Pete
Wed Apr 30, 2025, 02:08 AM
Apr 2025

But we Democrats need to figure out how to be an effective opposition party before we think about the next Presidential election.

Democrats infantilize themselves by focusing on the next daddy or mommy.

Torchlight

(6,310 posts)
12. Democrats have a strong pool of experienced talent
Wed Apr 30, 2025, 07:49 AM
Apr 2025

Before committing to any one individual, I’d like to see who steps up and how the environment looks after the midterms.

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