You know? I'd like to see Pete B. run for Governor of Indiana. He would be awesome.

[OAITW r.2.0]

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I don't know if he could win a statewide election in very red Indiana.

[elleng]

4. Pete Buttigieg lost his first race to a former Vanderburgh County commissioner.

*Buttigieg eyed the job of state treasurer, but his candidacy was a moonshot at best. His opponent, former Vanderburgh County commissioner Richard Mourdock, was the one with the bright future, political blatherers would have told you.'

https://www.courierpress.com/story/opinion/columnists/jon-webb/2019/04/03/pete-buttigieg-got-trounced-his-first-indiana-campaign/3341473002/

[SCantiGOP]

8. Could a state that elected Pence

Also elect Mayor Pete?
Even weirder than the state voting for Obama in 2008 and then going big for Trump.

[redstateblues]

2. I think he's got a better shot at President and he doesn't have a realistic chance at that

This time around. Maybe 2028

[at140]

7. Mayor Pete is talented politician but

I agree he would be formidable in 2028. Mid 30's is too young for president.
JFK is my most admired president was considered young even in his 40's.

[IphengeniaBlumgarten]

3. Nice dream

I'm sure he would be awesome in many different roles. But remember that Indiana is an extremely conservative state. He tried for one statewide office there - State Tresurer I think and was easily beaten. And I think this was before he came out. He has been able to win in Sourh Bend because it is liberal island in a sea of red and it is his home town. I think he is making a smart move to get national name recognition now - he is clearly capable of taking on a national role. A Cabinet position? UN Ambassador -- all those languages he speaks!

[OAITW r.2.0]

5. I hear you both (1/2) but........I would love to see the mayor make the move to Governor.

It is the smart move for him. IMHO

[DavidDvorkin]

6. He might have a chance at the US Representative seat

But the district as a whole is very red right now.