A familiar face from the Biden administration is now setting his sights on a new role, hoping to turn his D.C. failures into a fresh political opportunity. Pete Buttigieg, the ever-ambitious Transportation Secretary under Joe Biden, is reportedly eyeing a run for Michigan governor in 2026, according to Detroit News. Yep…Pete Buttigieg…who somehow managed to stumble through his Cabinet role with one transportation disaster after another. From supply chain debacles to airport chaos, his track record is about as inspiring as a flat tire on a freeway.
This news comes as Buttigieg seeks to position himself for future political glory, with some even speculating that he’s entertaining a potential White House run in 2028. It seems the man who couldn’t fix train derailments or prevent flight cancellations believes he can steer an entire state or, even more absurdly, the country.
Buttigieg, originally from Indiana, found his way to the national stage by dropping out of the 2020 Democratic primary to clear the path for Joe Biden — a strategic move that earned him the Transportation Secretary post. His experience? Serving as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, a town barely larger than a high school pep rally. But in today’s political climate, competency is apparently optional.
In a statement to the Associated Press, Buttigieg explained his move to Michigan by claiming he wanted to be closer to his partner’s family. “This is home,” he insisted, though many suspect he’s planting his flag in Michigan soil for political expediency rather than a genuine sense of belonging.
Adding to the intrigue, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, another Democrat, recently announced plans to run for governor as an Independent following Trump’s victory in Michigan during the 2024 election. Duggan’s decision highlights the splintering within the Democratic Party, as voters in Michigan appear to be turning away from progressive leadership.
Other potential Democratic contenders for the governor’s mansion include Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Yet, despite the crowded field, Buttigieg seems confident that Michigan is ready for his brand of leadership — the kind that blames traffic fatalities on “rаcist roads” and “discriminatory street design.”
Yes, this is the same Pete Buttigieg who told Al Sharpton that infrastructure and traffic deaths are somehow rаcially motivated. Because when you can’t solve real problems, you invent identity politics to dodge accountability.
If Buttigieg does indeed run for governor, it will be fascinating to see how Michiganders react. Will they embrace a man who sees systemic racism in asphalt, or will they choose someone who can actually govern? In politics, only someone like Pete Buttigieg can fail upward with such consistency.
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