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calguy

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2. His time may come in a couple election cycles

Reply to vrguy (Original post)

Tue Mar 26, 2024, 04:07 PM

Mar 2024

As smart as he seems to be, he was in no way qualified to go from a mayor of a medium-sized city to Present of the United States. He's getting his experience now, building his resume to one day maybe be a serious contender.

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In another universe Pete Buttigieg would be president! [View all] vrguy Mar 2024 OP

Plenty of time. RandySF Mar 2024 #1

His time may come in a couple election cycles calguy Mar 2024 #2

"As smart as he seems to be..." made me smile! mobeau69 Mar 2024 #10

Democrats seem to be more enlighten to the surroundings............... Lovie777 Mar 2024 #3

I don't agree, in any world he was punching above his weight. Still going from mayor of a city of barely 100k to a major tritsofme Mar 2024 #4

Oh yes, that's how I viewed his candidacy in 2020 PatSeg Mar 2024 #19

I Hope He Stays On Deep State Witch Mar 2024 #5

Hes so calm, knowledgeable, and compassionate berniesandersmittens Mar 2024 #6

Agreed. FalloutShelter Mar 2024 #14

I hope he runs for president in 2028 and beyond. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #7

He has plenty of time -- he's young Hekate Mar 2024 #8

Pete's an intelligent and versatile guy. Xavier Breath Mar 2024 #9

I'm Grateful We Have Pres Biden.. RIGHT NOW. Cha Mar 2024 #11

I'm not prepared to write him off brooklynite Mar 2024 #12

A gay President in 2084 Behind the Aegis Mar 2024 #13

I think Pete can handle anything thrown his way. Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #15

Has he cleared up his black voter problem? lame54 Mar 2024 #16

Don't count Pete out. He has incredibly strong support from older folks - Earthrise Mar 2024 #17

He'll be terrific as President if he gets there! Just like Biden is now! Think. Again. Mar 2024 #18

He'll be a great president at any time pinkstarburst Mar 2024 #20