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Pete Buttigieg is becoming a prolific endorser of Democrats, with some clues to his future
- Pete Buttigieg has become one of the most prolific midterm campaigners among potential 2028 presidential contenders, backing candidates in more than 30 races across a dozen states.
- Unlike many 2028 prospects, Buttigieg holds no government position, giving him political freedom to support Black Democrats and address the dearth of support that hampered his 2020 White House bid.
- Endorsements of Harris, Aaron Ford, Jasmine Clark, and Chedrick Greene build a record for future debates, while he recently campaigned with Jamie Ager in North Carolina to support flipping a Congressional District.
- Through The Bench, an organization recruiting the next generation of Democratic leaders, Buttigieg is building a network, while 2028 hopefuls Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, and Bernie Sanders pursue similar midterm strategies.
- Focusing on areas where President Donald Trump previously won, Buttigieg aims to demonstrate his ability to break through in Republican territory, positioning himself distinctly ahead of the 2028 nominating process.
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Pete Buttigieg is becoming a prolific endorser of Democrats, with some clues to his future
Shawn Harris is aware of the political bind he faces in northwest Georgia.“Because I live in a ruby-red district, I can’t have every nationally known Democrat come here and support me because it doesn’t fit what we’re trying to do,” said Harris, who is running for a congressional district formerly represented by Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene. President Donald Trump carried the district by more than 30 percentage points in 2024.
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