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Bleacher Creature

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32. I have a huge problem with this.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 06:56 PM

Jan 28

My problem is that I don't live in Michigan and won't be able to vote for him!!

He would be an AWESOME Senator!

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Scoop: Pete Buttigieg taking "serious look" at Michigan Senate race in 2026 [View all] highplainsdem Jan 28 OP

It would be an honor and privilege to have him represent my state... MiHale Jan 28 #1

I'll support that Topomi Jan 28 #2

It's wonderful news! Will others in Ilsa Jan 28 #5

Pete is a Michigan resident... MiHale Jan 28 #10

I didn't know Chasten was from Traverse City, but I Ilsa Jan 28 #23

Once you breathe our air and drink our water... MiHale Jan 28 #30

I agree! MIButterfly Jan 28 #27

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ALWAYS True Dough Jan 28 #3

Peters Old Okie Jan 28 #4

I'm sorry. I thought that Pete was from Indiana. Yavin4 Jan 28 #6

... Crepuscular Jan 28 #7

Oh. Yavin4 Jan 28 #8

The Constitution requires that Senators be "an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen" Jose Garcia Jan 28 #12

Pete Buttigieg and his family are residents of the state of Michigan FakeNoose Jan 28 #15

Besides, nobody wants to live in Indiana - America's truck stop. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 28 #31

That drive through Gary Indiana is the absolute worst FakeNoose Jan 28 #33

He was. He served as the mayor of South Bend a while back. 3catwoman3 Jan 28 #19

He's also a graduate of University of Notre Dame, and that's not shabby either FakeNoose Jan 28 #35

Pete has got my vote! rogerballard Jan 28 #9

Senator Buttigieg has a beautiful ring to it! madaboutharry Jan 28 #11

I'm hoping Mr Buttigieg will be President in a restored democracy. NNadir Jan 28 #13

Same. ancianita Jan 28 #14

My 3auld6phart Jan 28 #17

A first step catchnrelease Jan 28 #20

I like him. Oopsie Daisy Jan 28 #16

He's done well at all he's tries so far. Probably be a good one... Wounded Bear Jan 28 #18

Here is a link to Pete's appearance on Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me... 3catwoman3 Jan 28 #21

He is welcome here. But, to unseat a Repub elsewhere might do more. Festivito Jan 28 #22

I'm with Pete! Mrsfiddlegirl Jan 28 #24

Great!! I'll vote for him and I live in Kansas..... Bengus81 Jan 28 #25

Governor Whitmer indicated she was not interested in running for the Senate seat on The View this morning. Wiz Imp Jan 28 #26

I have a huge problem with this. Bleacher Creature Jan 28 #32

Go Pete! Here's to hoping we make it to midterm elections. nt SupportSanity Jan 28 #34