Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run

[Castanet News]

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for...

[swoop975]

The man cannot win an election.

So, naturally, the Democrats are in love with him.

[JPO]

Hmmmmm....."can't win an election", you say. Mayor of South Bend Indiana, 2012/2020. Population 103,000 plus. There again on the National Stage his lifestyle choice, his choice, the average beer drinking American, mostly males, finds difficult to accept. Sort of like women in politics, especially running for President. Guys got a good pedigree....education, military service, public service. Just sayin.

[swoop975]

Hmmmmm....."can't win an election", you say. Mayor of South Bend Indiana, 2012/2020. Population 103,000 plus. There again on the National Stage his lifestyle choice, his choice, the average beer drinking American, mostly males, finds difficult to accept. Sort of like women in politics, especially running for President. Guys got a good pedigree....education, military service, public service. Just sayin.

No one knew who he was when he was mayor.

Then, he started speaking.

If he was electable, he'd run in Michigan.

Those trusted allies probably told him he couldn't win, so don't even bother.