Pete Buttigieg strays from classic Democratic messaging and lays 2028 groundwork

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EXCLUSIVE — Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg continues to push his way into the new media space, bucking the typical Democratic norms, as speculation of a presidential bid emerges. 

The former secretary returned to Washington this week to attend an event with Democratic content creators, while also making some media appearances, as speculation grows for a 2028 presidential bid following Buttigieg’s announcement that he will not run for the open Michigan Senate or governor seat. 

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