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DESPERATE Dems Turn to PETE BUTTIGIEG as 2028 Presidential Frontrunner in New Poll

Gary FranchiFebruary 20, 2026321 views
DESPERATE Dems Turn to PETE BUTTIGIEG as 2028 Presidential Frontrunner in New Poll
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The Democratic Party's talent drought has reached crisis levels, with a new poll showing Pete Buttigieg—Biden's failed Transportation Secretary—somehow leading the pack for the 2028 presidential nomination in New Hampshire.

Think about that for a moment, Patriots. The same Pete Buttigieg who presided over supply chain disasters, airline meltdowns, and toxic train derailments while taking paternity leave during a transportation crisis is now the Democrats' best hope for the future.

This poll reveals everything you need to know about the sorry state of the Democratic Party after President Trump's crushing 2024 victory dismantled their entire political apparatus. With Biden's regime thoroughly discredited and their radical agenda rejected by the American people, Democrats are scrambling to find anyone—literally anyone—who might be electable.

The Desperation is Palpable

But Buttigieg? Really? This is the same guy who couldn't even handle potholes in South Bend, Indiana, let alone run the most powerful nation on Earth. His tenure as Transportation Secretary was marked by one failure after another, from the East Palestine disaster response to his tone-deaf luxury travel while Americans suffered through flight cancellations and supply shortages.

The fact that he's polling ahead of other potential Democrat candidates speaks volumes about their weak bench. Where are their rising stars? Where's their vision for America? Apparently, their best idea is recycling Biden administration failures and hoping voters forget their disastrous record.

Meanwhile, President Trump continues delivering on his America First agenda with massive deportations, energy independence, and the complete dismantling of the Biden-era bureaucratic nightmare. The contrast couldn't be starker—real results versus recycled failure.

Democrats banking on Buttigieg represents the ultimate admission that their party has learned nothing from their 2024 shellacking. They're doubling down on the same coastal elitism and incompetence that got them crushed at the ballot box.

Is this really the best the Democrats can offer America—a retreaded Transportation Secretary who couldn't keep trains running on time? Patriots, what does this poll tell you about the future of the Democratic Party?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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FreedomFighter78VerifiedFeb 21, 2026
What poll are they looking at? I haven't met a single person who thinks Buttigieg is presidential material.
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AmericaFirst2028VerifiedFeb 21, 2026
This is actually great news for Republicans. Pete has zero charisma and a track record of failure.
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HeartlandValuesVerifiedFeb 21, 2026
Pete might play well in coastal cities but he'll never connect with working families in swing states. Dems haven't learned their lesson.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedFeb 21, 2026
As a small business owner, I remember when Mayor Pete was supposed to fix infrastructure and we got nothing but excuses. Why would anyone trust him with the whole country?
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MainStreetUSAVerifiedFeb 22, 2026
Exactly! My delivery costs went through the roof during his tenure as Transportation Secretary.
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ElectionWatcher2024VerifiedFeb 21, 2026
Interesting choice but this seems more like media hype than grassroots support. We'll see if it translates to actual votes in the primaries.
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ConservativeGrandmaVerifiedFeb 22, 2026
They're already looking to 2028 because they know 2024 is lost. Smart move but terrible candidate choice!
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RealTalk_PoliticsVerifiedFeb 22, 2026
The Democrats are so desperate they're recycling failed 2020 candidates. This tells you everything you need to know about their party's future.
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CommonSenseVoterVerifiedFeb 22, 2026
At least they're not pushing another 80-year-old candidate this time!
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PatriotMike2024VerifiedFeb 22, 2026
Pete Buttigieg? Really? The guy who couldn't even handle potholes in South Bend and disappeared during the transportation crisis. This shows how thin their bench really is.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedFeb 22, 2026
Don't forget his disastrous handling of the supply chain crisis. America remembers.