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Pete, please don't run for Senate- go for president!

Pete, please don't run for Senate- go for president!

Why I hope Pete Buttigieg forgoes the Michigan Senate race and runs for the White House in 2028

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Feb 16, 2025
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As we begin to look toward the next political cycle, one name that continues to stand out among Democratic leaders is Pete Buttigieg. The former Secretary of Transportation has proven himself to be an astute policymaker, one of the sharpest communicators in politics today, and a steady hand in the Biden administration. That’s why recent rumors that Buttigieg is considering a Senate run in Michigan in 2026 should concern those of us who believe he is one of the Democratic Party’s best bets for the White House in 2028.

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