Amidst discussions sparked by President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance against former President Donald Trump, social media has erupted with speculation about a potential replacement candidate, with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg emerging as a prominent figure in these conversations. While President Biden has affirmed his commitment to remaining in the presidential race despite criticism of his debate performance, online discourse has turned to Buttigieg as a viable alternative. Political observer Armand Domalewski recently shared data suggesting Buttigieg’s strong performance in crucial swing states, outshining other Democratic contenders like Vice President Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This data, reportedly leaked from Future Forward’s research arm, Open Labs, has ignited further speculation about Buttigieg’s potential electoral appeal. However, commentators have also raised considerations about Buttigieg’s ability to galvanize support across key Democratic demographics, particularly Black voters, who were pivotal in the 2020 primaries. Despite Buttigieg’s articulate and strategic debating style, questions remain about his broad electability. The practicalities of replacing Biden, who has secured a substantial number of delegates in the 2024 Democratic primary, pose significant challenges. Moreover, the potential implications of bypassing Vice President Harris in the line of succession could provoke a backlash from women and Black voters, who are essential constituencies for Democratic victory in the upcoming election. #Queer Up Politics