Buttigieg Leads Early 2028 Democratic Presidential Poll

Personally I like Pete but I do hold him responsible for the lack of consumer advocacy with regard to the airlines, after the covid crisis ended, and after the airlines had received tens of billions of dollars in assistance. In exchange for that assistance he should have extracted a promise that they would not gouge the public once the economy started roaring back. I think policy like that will come back to haunt him if he ever does run for president.

But I could be wrong as Trump has certainly proven time and again that past statements and past policy don't really seem to matter anymore, as America is a nation in swift decline, and the entire political system is completely bankrupt morally and ethically.

I do wish the Democrats had some higher quality candidates to choose from and I wish that Beshear had more name recognition, as he seems to be the top man for the job, but he does not seem to have interest in the office.

Shapiro seems like a good man and he's very sharp, but I think his unqualified support of Israel's extremism could possibly hurt him.

Harris is an absolute zero and she should not be allowed to run, ever again.

Pritzker seems like a good governor, he seems effective, but I think his billionaire status would be an issue after the extreme levels of corruption that we've seen under Trump. So, no more toxic billionaires. Ever!

Alot of people like Newsom, he is definitely charming, good looking, articulate, smart and his criticism of Don will certainly help his cause. But since I divide my time between Thailand and California very few people that I know seem to approve of him.

The Dems need to find a really good ticket like Beshear/Kelly, who I think would be unbeatable as a team.

I'm hoping that whoever they pick runs against JD Vance, as I think he has less than a 1% chance of ever-occupying that office, the man is just a stunning dunce and a dogmatic imbecile, it is likeability factor seems to be below the basement level.

Wasn't Bernie winning, too? We all saw how that went.

I'm forecasting a Harris/AOC ticket. No matter what the pesky voters want. They simply don't know what's good for them.

Anybody but Trump will do.

Trump will run for sure !!! Fxxx the consitution !! there are ways around it !! pity you Yanks !

8 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Personally I like Pete but I do hold him responsible for the lack of consumer advocacy with regard to the airlines, after the covid crisis ended, and after the airlines had received tens of billions of dollars in assistance. In exchange for that assistance he should have extracted a promise that they would not gouge the public once the economy started roaring back. I think policy like that will come back to haunt him if he ever does run for president.

But I could be wrong as Trump has certainly proven time and again that past statements and past policy don't really seem to matter anymore, as America is a nation in swift decline, and the entire political system is completely bankrupt morally and ethically.

I do wish the Democrats had some higher quality candidates to choose from and I wish that Beshear had more name recognition, as he seems to be the top man for the job, but he does not seem to have interest in the office.

Shapiro seems like a good man and he's very sharp, but I think his unqualified support of Israel's extremism could possibly hurt him.

Harris is an absolute zero and she should not be allowed to run, ever again.

Pritzker seems like a good governor, he seems effective, but I think his billionaire status would be an issue after the extreme levels of corruption that we've seen under Trump. So, no more toxic billionaires. Ever!

Alot of people like Newsom, he is definitely charming, good looking, articulate, smart and his criticism of Don will certainly help his cause. But since I divide my time between Thailand and California very few people that I know seem to approve of him.

The Dems need to find a really good ticket like Beshear/Kelly, who I think would be unbeatable as a team.

I'm hoping that whoever they pick runs against JD Vance, as I think he has less than a 1% chance of ever-occupying that office, the man is just a stunning dunce and a dogmatic imbecile, it is likeability factor seems to be below the basement level.

No Chance Vance!

The Fastest Bumlicker In The West

There's a slogan to run on TV - I think the Reps know that.

They'll run 'Little Marco' and he might have a chance owing to the sympathy (besides psychopathy and political ignorance) factor.

By the way, what do you think of Jon Ossof? He's not mentioned here. I've seen him on a few town halls and speeches recently though, and he sounds and acts remarkably presidential in his political approach and style. Reminds me a bit of Obama, but also Carter in that he seems like he could easily come up fast from behind like Carter did.

Better than any of the other Dem potentials in my mind except perhaps Buttigieg. I just worry that Buttigieg is somehow not hard hitting/powerful enough even though he's obviously on top of his job and very likable.

What about an Ossof/Buttigieg ticket?

Your "democratic" choice. Not anyone you would really like to see in office. Only the losers whom the elite can control. Two names on a ticket and it really doesn't matter who you vote for - in the end you get Bibi Netanyahu.

2 hours ago, BusyB said:

No Chance Vance!

The Fastest Bumlicker In The West

There's a slogan to run on TV - I think the Reps know that.

They'll run 'Little Marco' and he might have a chance owing to the sympathy (besides psychopathy and political ignorance) factor.

By the way, what do you think of Jon Ossof? He's not mentioned here. I've seen him on a few town halls and speeches recently though, and he sounds and acts remarkably presidential in his political approach and style. Reminds me a bit of Obama, but also Carter in that he seems like he could easily come up fast from behind like Carter did.

Better than any of the other Dem potentials in my mind except perhaps Buttigieg. I just worry that Buttigieg is somehow not hard hitting/powerful enough even though he's obviously on top of his job and very likable.

What about an Ossof/Buttigieg ticket?

Your choice will probably be a Harris/AOC ticket.

Hows his support within the black community ?

19 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Hows his support within the black community ?

He's gay so it doesn't matter. LGBT+ blacks will come out of the woodwork to vote for him.

Although the post above lacks decorum, which is absolutely the norm in MAGA world, it unfortunately makes a valid point. The Democrats need a candidate that will attract swing voters and Republicans.

Good news is the leader two years out never wins the nomination.

1 hour ago, connda said:

He's gay so it doesn't matter. LGBT+ blacks will come out of the woodwork to vote for him.

You might want to have a look.

On 5/29/2026 at 10:49 AM, connda said:

Your choice will probably be a Harris/AOC ticket.

Whatever my opinion on that may be (it's very nuanced 555), I'm still interested to hear opinions on Ossof.

It seems like no one is interested which surprises me. I thought he was the most impressive in terms of presidentiality of all I've seen and heard so far. Yet he rarely gets a mention anywhere. Why?

I worry that, smart as he may be, Buttigieg just doesn't pack a powerful enough punch. Doesn't seem to have the killer instinct required to get a job like that done. Seems to be a Dem flaw. Ossof strikes me as someone who does though.

On 5/28/2026 at 6:32 PM, impulse said:

Wasn't Bernie winning, too? We all saw how that went.

I'm forecasting a Harris/AOC ticket. No matter what the pesky voters want. They simply don't know what's good for them.

I sure hope you're wrong, very few want to ever see Harris again, as she's failed at nearly everything she's done in her lifetime, and she's was an absolutely dreadful candidate.

AOC is not ready yet as she amply demonstrated on the world stage not too long ago.

Beshear/Kelly would likely be an unbeatable ticket, especially if they're running against somebody incredibly weak like Vance or Rubio.

46 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I sure hope you're wrong, very few want to ever see Harris again, as she's failed at nearly everything she's done in her lifetime, and she's was an absolutely dreadful candidate.

AOC is not ready yet as she amply demonstrated on the world stage not too long ago.

Beshear/Kelly would likely be an unbeatable ticket, especially if they're running against somebody incredibly weak like Vance or Rubio.

Strictly IMO here.

A presidential candidate has to have "it." Yeah, it's a silly term, it goes back a ways, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_girl

In this case I mean someone who grabs people's attention and keeps it, and will say things that make people say "yeah!"

Newsom has it. Talarico has it. Mark Kelly has it.

Harris does not, nor Booker, nor Klobuchar. I've heard their speeches and none of their stuff sticks -- when I catch them on tv I don't think about what they're saying, instead I drift off and try to remember if I put the milk in the fridge and other menial stuff.

AOC is a phoney. I lived in the area of NYC close to where she claims to have grown up, and it's obvious it's not so, her family moved to a more comfortable part of NY state when she was a kid. No way is she a barrio girl, and she better watch out because the real ones would gladly kick her ass. Would I vote for her? If she could defeat MAGA/GOP then yes. Would I vote for a barrio girl? Absolutely, if she has what it takes. AOC should live out here political career in the House.

Pete is pretty cool-headed, the only time I've seen him do attitude was when a tv host was trying to get him to say something about how Harris became the 2024 candidate back when that was going on. I don't think enough US voters are ready for someone openly gay, even with his "every mothers' son" personality; there was a reporter hanging around outside a poll on the day of the Iowa caucus asking people who they voted more. He approached a bunch of middle-aged ladies, and they all said they voted for Pete, and in the exchange one them brought up him being gay, and another said "what?" One said he yes he is and her response was "how come no one told me this? Can I get my ballot back so I can change it?"

Vance comes off like a "I want to see the manager!" type of blowhard, Marco is an empty suit. It looks like DT has weened the GOP of anyone with a spine.

But of course the real MAGA agenda is to have no presidential election.

On 5/28/2026 at 7:20 PM, MikeandDow said:

Trump will run for sure !!! Fxxx the consitution !! there are ways around it !! pity you Yanks !

I doubt if he'll even be walking to yours from now as it is right now he's likely pooping in his pampers and wearing a colostomy bag. Have you seen him walk up or down stairs lately he can barely make it.

Don is 79 going on 92. And let's not forget to talk about his extraordinary lack of coherence lately. And his insanity.

1 hour ago, bendejo said:

Strictly IMO here.

A presidential candidate has to have "it." Yeah, it's a silly term, it goes back a ways, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_girl

In this case I mean someone who grabs people's attention and keeps it, and will say things that make people say "yeah!"

Newsom has it. Talarico has it. Mark Kelly has it.

Harris does not, nor Booker, nor Klobuchar. I've heard their speeches and none of their stuff sticks -- when I catch them on tv I don't think about what they're saying, instead I drift off and try to remember if I put the milk in the fridge and other menial stuff.

AOC is a phoney. I lived in the area of NYC close to where she claims to have grown up, and it's obvious it's not so, her family moved to a more comfortable part of NY state when she was a kid. No way is she a barrio girl, and she better watch out because the real ones would gladly kick her ass. Would I vote for her? If she could defeat MAGA/GOP then yes. Would I vote for a barrio girl? Absolutely, if she has what it takes. AOC should live out here political career in the House.

Pete is pretty cool-headed, the only time I've seen him do attitude was when a tv host was trying to get him to say something about how Harris became the 2024 candidate back when that was going on. I don't think enough US voters are ready for someone openly gay, even with his "every mothers' son" personality; there was a reporter hanging around outside a poll on the day of the Iowa caucus asking people who they voted more. He approached a bunch of middle-aged ladies, and they all said they voted for Pete, and in the exchange one them brought up him being gay, and another said "what?" One said he yes he is and her response was "how come no one told me this? Can I get my ballot back so I can change it?"

Vance comes off like a "I want to see the manager!" type of blowhard, Marco is an empty suit. It looks like DT has weened the GOP of anyone with a spine.

But of course the real MAGA agenda is to have no presidential election.

I agree with virtually everything you've said which is amazing but your analysis was so spot on. Although I find Booker likeable and he seems quite sharp, he definitely does not have what it takes so I totally agree with you there. AOC is also very astute and sharp but she's nowhere near ready for the big stage.

Anything and everything has to be done to get rid of trump and MAGA, they have brought down America to such a alarming degree that change needs to happen.

2 hours ago, bendejo said:

Strictly IMO here.

A presidential candidate has to have "it." Yeah, it's a silly term, it goes back a ways, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_girl

In this case I mean someone who grabs people's attention and keeps it, and will say things that make people say "yeah!"

Newsom has it. Talarico has it. Mark Kelly has it.

Harris does not, nor Booker, nor Klobuchar. I've heard their speeches and none of their stuff sticks -- when I catch them on tv I don't think about what they're saying, instead I drift off and try to remember if I put the milk in the fridge and other menial stuff.

AOC is a phoney. I lived in the area of NYC close to where she claims to have grown up, and it's obvious it's not so, her family moved to a more comfortable part of NY state when she was a kid. No way is she a barrio girl, and she better watch out because the real ones would gladly kick her ass. Would I vote for her? If she could defeat MAGA/GOP then yes. Would I vote for a barrio girl? Absolutely, if she has what it takes. AOC should live out here political career in the House.

Pete is pretty cool-headed, the only time I've seen him do attitude was when a tv host was trying to get him to say something about how Harris became the 2024 candidate back when that was going on. I don't think enough US voters are ready for someone openly gay, even with his "every mothers' son" personality; there was a reporter hanging around outside a poll on the day of the Iowa caucus asking people who they voted more. He approached a bunch of middle-aged ladies, and they all said they voted for Pete, and in the exchange one them brought up him being gay, and another said "what?" One said he yes he is and her response was "how come no one told me this? Can I get my ballot back so I can change it?"

Vance comes off like a "I want to see the manager!" type of blowhard, Marco is an empty suit. It looks like DT has weened the GOP of anyone with a spine.

But of course the real MAGA agenda is to have no presidential election.

It's very hard to describe Trump's magnetism, certainly many people think he's charismatic but in reality he's just a huckster blowhard, who is incredibly talented at convincing people that his nonsense is real, and for some reason people believe his promises, which are almost always broken.

Hopefully at this point in time many are wising up as he certainly is proving himself to be unbelievably insincere, and ridiculously incapable of good leadership.

13 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I sure hope you're wrong, very few want to ever see Harris again, as she's failed at nearly everything she's done in her lifetime, and she's was an absolutely dreadful candidate.

AOC is not ready yet as she amply demonstrated on the world stage not too long ago.

Beshear/Kelly would likely be an unbeatable ticket, especially if they're running against somebody incredibly weak like Vance or Rubio.

Never heard of Beshear, but Kelly certainly fits the ticket.

Again a real jumble of names bouncing around the thread - following this post as well, but no mention of Ossof. Why is that? Or have I misunderstood something - is he really a nothing? Didn't come across like that when I saw him a few times.

9 hours ago, BusyB said:

Never heard of Beshear, but Kelly certainly fits the ticket.

Again a real jumble of names bouncing around the thread - following this post as well, but no mention of Ossof. Why is that? Or have I misunderstood something - is he really a nothing? Didn't come across like that when I saw him a few times.

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) on Wednesday said he is not interested in launching a presidential campaign for 2028.

“I have zero interest in running for president in 2028. I love serving the state of Georgia. I’ve got two young daughters,” Ossoff said during a Wednesday appearance on MS NOW’s “The Briefing.”

Ossoff is in the midst of a reelection bid, aiming to fend off a still-to-be-decided Republican opponent in November.

Or The President anointing one of his sons, maybe Don Jr. The Republican Party, like barking seals, goes along with it. Don Jr adds his dad as his running mate. The election of 2028 ends up in the courts.

Trump will publicly disavow Vance and Rubio, on the basis that they are a pair of losers who would be nothing if not for him. The next GOP candidate will still be the Trump candidate, who has kissed the ring

On 6/1/2026 at 4:22 AM, spidermike007 said:

It's very hard to describe Trump's magnetism

He appeals to the dumb and gullible which make up the majority if his fans, and then his wealthy cronies come next.

On 6/1/2026 at 1:45 PM, BusyB said:

Never heard of Beshear, but Kelly certainly fits the ticket.

Again a real jumble of names bouncing around the thread - following this post as well, but no mention of Ossof. Why is that? Or have I misunderstood something - is he really a nothing? Didn't come across like that when I saw him a few times.

This is him just recently.

Jon Ossoff is the only Democratic U.S. Senator up for reelection in a state Trump won. This is the most important Senate race in the country.

On 5/29/2026 at 6:03 PM, blaze master said:

You might want to have a look.

You got your finger on the pulse of the matter. ..

“He’s got one big, glaring soft spot … which is his relationship with the Black community,” one veteran Democratic strategist said. “He didn’t have a lot of African American fans from his time as mayor, he didn’t have a lot of Black support when he ran for president, and I haven’t seen evidence that he’s done much to fix that over the last few years.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5430756-buttigieg-black-voter-challenge/

As a added feature he turned a blind eye to federal transportation laws when he headed up that agency turning a blind eye to CDL training schools shoddy training requirements/lack of them. Pete has a lot of mud slinging/political fallout coming his way if he decides.

Buttigieg is such an empty suit.

On 5/29/2026 at 3:56 PM, blaze master said:

Hows his support within the black community ?

No better than middling.

His nickname, "Bootygig" doesn't sound like he has overwhelming support among them.