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David Kaufman: Pete Buttigieg is the Democrats' best hope (don't be surprised if they squander it)

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The all-important New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary may still be two years away, but things already appear worrisome for the more extreme members of the party. According to a newly released University of New Hampshire poll, former transport secretary Pete Buttigieg leads an expansive crop of potential Democratic presidential front-runners.

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According to the survey, a full 20 per cent of potential New Hampshire voters support Buttigieg, with 15 per cent vying for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who’s tied with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). Former vice-president (and two-time presidential loser) Kamala Harris and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly round out the group with 10 per cent support.

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