Posted on 03/29/2024 2:42:53 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Two of the Democratic Party’s rising stars have been thrust into the national spotlight this week after the bridge collapse in Baltimore.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, 45, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, 42 — both of whom considered likely candidates for higher office in the future — face a key test with their handling of the aftermath of the disaster, which took six lives and will require a bridge reconstruction and port reopening.
“It is a bright reflection of the talent we have within the Democratic Party and their ability to lead in times of crisis,” said Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist. “Sometimes it’s a crisis that forces leaders to rise to the top and answer the call. I think this unfortunate tragedy has done just that.”
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What, are they a couple now?
Heckuva job, Petey.
After Gavin Newsom, they may be next in line.
But if this bridge turns out to be like the "Big Dig" and there's a great chance of that happening, the Democratic Party will look for somebody else.
So this is a test that Moore and Buttigieg did not want.
The Hill are Rick Wilson types.
"And the rockets' red glare..." ~ Aunt Bethany
More like sinking ships!
BUTTPLUG Pete is a rising star????
I must have a different dictionary & certainly different STANDARDS.
Buttplug rising!
The more a Democrat politician fails publicly — the more the so-called “news” media lavishes them with praise.
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oh, sure. … uh huh ..
Puts light on the Biden freak show, is more like it.
Black hole.
I thought this was satire.
The Shill is high on LSD!
I prefer my wife’s twist …. Butt luggage.
Has anyone seen Mayor Pete on a podium anywhere discussing all the steps being taken to restore shipping and transportation? Has anyone seen him taking questions from the media?
Neither has done anything of note yet! Why are they rising stars? Identity politics?
Buttigieg may have been a “rising star” when nobody knew anything about him and all he was doing was preening for the media and not fixing potholes in South Bend. Since he got in the Cabinet, he’s been a disaster, but there are enough safe Democrat seats in Congress that he’ll probably end up there at some point.
The Democrats can’t move Moore into the spotlight fast enough he is their only hope. That bridge will be rebuilt at Trump speed and Moore will get the credit.
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