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In the past few days Pete Buttigieg has vaulted into national headlines as the leading Democratic presidential contender for 2028 according to a highly watched New Hampshire poll covered by News3LV and CBS Austin showing him ahead of Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez in early support. Buttigieg topped the field with 19 percent of the vote alongside the highest favorability rating of any Democrat tested an impressive 81 percent with only six percent unfavorable. That poll underscores Buttigieg’s rapid ascent from mayor of South Bend to a foregrounded national figure and suggests his tenacity and media savvy are resonating with primary voters three years ahead of the race.
Beyond the horse race there is plenty of real activity. Buttigieg was front and center in New Jersey just days ago where CNN and CBS News documented him campaigning alongside Barack Obama and Governor Josh Shapiro for Democrat Mikie Sherrill in the heated gubernatorial race. Onstage and in the press Buttigieg sharply criticized Republican Jack Ciattarelli for lacking the backbone to stand up to Donald Trump and touted his own record of delivering major infrastructure investments—particularly the Gateway Tunnel rail project between New Jersey and New York City. His visible presence was not lost on political watchers, as The MetroWest Daily News pointed out that Buttigieg and other Democratic leaders like Andy Beshear are effectively filling in for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, who have both been notably absent from the campaign trail.
Turning to the softer side of public life Buttigieg has also become a notable media presence beyond the daily news grind. This week he appeared on Trevor Noah’s popular podcast for a wide-ranging and candid interview in which he reflected on the transition out of government, becoming a stay-at-home dad, and adjusting to life after holding national office. Listeners got to hear his take on the state of American democracy, the pain of seeing his Department of Transportation work dismantled by successors, and some lighter sides such as his new beard—apparently an aesthetic decision encouraged by his husband, Chasten.
Buttigieg has also returned to his Midwest roots, recently headlining a sold-out lecture at Indiana University for their prestigious Speaking of Excellence series in collaboration with the LGBTQ Culture Center. The event highlighted his rapid life trajectory: mayor, Navy veteran, presidential candidate, cabinet secretary, and now leading Democratic figure.
His social media mentions remain steady with enthusiastic chatter on X and discussion about his appearance, campaign prospects, and podcast guest spot. There is no confirmed new business activity or speculative bombshell, just a growing sense that Pete Buttigieg, already a two-time groundbreaker, now has a genuine shot at the highest office in the land.
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