Buttigieg Warns Trump-Panicked Democrats, ‘We Cannot Be Mesmerized’

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Buttigieg Warns Trump-Panicked Democrats, ‘We Cannot Be Mesmerized’

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The transportation secretary, one of several ambitious Democrats jockeying for prominence, gave advice in a speech but was coy about his own plans: “I know that I will make myself useful again later.”

Summary

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged Democrats to stay focused and avoid being consumed by outrage over Donald Trump’s return to prominence.

Speaking to young Democratic officials, he emphasized re-engaging with voters through personal connections rather than relying solely on social media, calling for a return to pre-digital campaign strategies.

Buttigieg also pledged to defend President Biden’s achievements, warning that Republicans, including Trump, might attempt to take credit for them.

He cautioned Democrats against being paralyzed by shock tactics and hinted at remaining active in politics, though he withheld specifics about his future.

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He would be the US’s best option.
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  While that’s probably true he’s well educated, quick witted, and speaks well, all things that would be held against him in a general election in the US.
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    Based American
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  Tim Walz is our best option.

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