Buttigieg 2028 hype train might run out of track pretty quickly

Buttigieg 2028 hype train might run out of track pretty quickly

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is sending increasingly clear signals that he’s pursuing a 2028 presidential bid, but his tenure in the Biden administration, difficulty connecting with black voters, and lack of experience could complicate his path forward.  The 44-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, cleared his calendar for a national contest after deciding not to run in 2026 for governor or U.S. Senate. He has held town…