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[-] RickRussell_CA@lemmy.world 54 points 4 months ago

I just wish Mr. Buttigieg wasn't confined to such a low-stakes role in the administration. It's great that he gets the occasional moments like this, but he's not exactly being set up for a run at the Presidency in 2028.

[-] Assman@sh.itjust.works 41 points 4 months ago

Dude's only 42. He's got plenty of time. Hell you can't even get elected these days if you aren't getting social security.

[-] RickRussell_CA@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Well, I'd like for him to get a shot BEFORE he's a senior citizen.

[-] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 17 points 4 months ago

I dunno if I'd consider Secratary of Transportation as a low stakes role, he's been out and about getting IIJA funds out across the country and there to present new rail, highway, air and marine infrastructure improvements.

Plus, if an unspeakable fate were to befall thirteen specific individuals, simultaneously rendering them unable to perform their duties, you'd have a President Buttigieg.

[-] Zoboomafoo@slrpnk.net 2 points 4 months ago

You could make a TV show out of that

[-] Ctrl_Alt_Banana@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

I believe that was basically the plot of Designated Survivor, so they already did

[-] RickRussell_CA@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Compared to Defense, State, Homeland Security, Attorney General...

[-] paf0@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

He needs to age into his vibe first.

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

I just wish Mr. Buttigieg wasn’t confined to such a low-stakes role in the administration.

Mr. Buttigieg is just a small bean from Indiana. If we want real leadership, we need to look to a more successful set of mayoral candidates. Like Michael Bloomberg or Lori Lightfoot.

[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Fuckin Bloomberg?!? getdafuckouttahere

[-] mriormro@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Fucking Lightfoot? Lol, okay buddy.

[-] TonyOstrich@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

I would not like either of those options. I'd take Jeff Jackson (NC) or Buttigieg any day.

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