Back in January, we reported that failed former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was considering a run for Senate in Michigan. At the time, X users called it 'naked opportunism' from a guy with no real accomplishments outside of being mayor of South Bend and saying bridges are racist.
Last week, he did manage to open his mouth and insert his foot when trying to dunk on President Trump about egg prices (which are coming down, by the way), and maybe that was an early indicator of this news that is breaking this morning:
Pete Buttigieg will not run for the Michigan senate seat next year; instead, he's aiming for the White House:
Exclusive: Pete Buttigieg won't run for Senate next year and has his eyes on a bigger prize: The White House. https://t.co/I18A1iQZJ9
— POLITICO (@politico) March 13, 2025
Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce Thursday he will not run for Michigan’s open Senate seat, according to a person briefed on his decision, clearing a path for a potential presidential campaign instead.
His decision was framed by several allies and people in his inner circle as putting him in the strongest possible position to seek the presidency, and based on a belief it would be exceedingly difficult to run successive campaigns in 2026 and 2028.
The former Transportation secretary acknowledged recently he had been “looking” at a Senate campaign, including meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss the possibility.
It would be 'exceedingly difficult' to run a campaign in 2026 and 2028 because he's Pete Buttigieg and no one cares. If he had a shot at the White House, he would've won the primary in 2020. We noticed he did not.
One of these days Democrats will prioritize accomplishments more than intersectionality. pic.twitter.com/zY8PXSP9su
— Gerry (@GerryDales) March 13, 2025
Tomorrow doesn't look good either.
+1000 for the 'Return of the King' gif, by the way.
Hahahahahaha. Fat chance chestfeeder.
— Larry Sellers (@larry_sell38385) March 13, 2025
We have a serious question: what are his qualifications? What are his accomplishments?
This writer can't name a single one.
He is as welcome to run as any other U.S citizen over the age of 35. Though it's challenging to see who would actually send him any financial support to run for POTUS. Better odds betting on the Miami Dolphins winning the World Series
— dawn (@GoForDawn) March 13, 2025
We'd take the bet on the Dolphins before betting on Buttigieg.
Our first gay president definitely is not going to be this loser
— JCjcJC (@CamNCharliesMOM) March 13, 2025
Nope.
OK.
— FullBreed 🔥 🗑 (@breed_full) March 13, 2025
Just FYI. He hasn't accomplished anything other than being gay..
There are certain demographics in this country that will never vote for someone whose primary Democrat selling point is that he is gay.
Because good people don't care if you're straight or gay. Results matter pic.twitter.com/GQym5SDljp
For Democrats, checking certain intersectionality boxes is enough.
But we have to wonder how the DNC -- which is so big on DEI -- will react to another white man vying for the ultimate leadership position.
Then again, they voted for two white dudes as the chair and vice chair, so they might not object.
Bummer for grifty Dem list-building operations like this one. Haha jk there is no actual political goal here, just perpetual grist for the small-dollar cash machine https://t.co/Xz5uWCsH2c pic.twitter.com/S9tdRdKUfS
— Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) March 13, 2025
This is probably correct.
Being a candidate is also a lucrative gig.
Translation - he couldn’t beat the carpetbagger label. https://t.co/wnLaaHN9Ld
— Derek Brandt (@DerekBrandtDC) March 13, 2025
This is an excellent point, and probably correct.
Pete Buttigeg(D) Fantasyland https://t.co/7hXtxJsSx2
— Nite Trane (@ChTrane) March 13, 2025
This is perfect.
He polls at 0% with black voters… https://t.co/6rPRMyuzBa
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) March 13, 2025
This does not surprise us.
So sure, Democrats, go ahead and run him! We're fine with this!
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