Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumPete Buttigieg Is Becoming Everyone's Favorite Underdog
https://www.out.com/politics/2019/3/19/pete-buttigieg-polling-democrats-underdog?fbclid=IwAR10PKxh_ly-tqfD0T59nNT35p5kb3HyBovfIjkhYar83YzZygEQicJS-lMPete Buttigieg Is Becoming Everyones Favorite Underdog
By Michelle Garcia
March 19 2019 9:53 AM EDT
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With more eyes on Buttigieg, hes been seizing the moment; many of the points made to CNN and elsewhere are things hes been saying for some time, particularly, I have more years of government experience under my belt than the president. I also have more years of executive government experience than the vice president, and more military experience than anybody to walk into that office on day one since George H. W. Bush.
But notably, anecdotes about who he is as a person are trickling out. There was that time, according to Time reporter Anand Giridharadas, that Buttigieg started speaking Norwegian to a journalist at the drop of a hat, explaining that he learned the language to read the books of an author whose work was only available in Norwegian. His remarks to the Muslim people in his community after the deadly shooting in New Zealand were more articulate than President Trumps reaction to the extremists actions. And of course, there are Buttigieg memes.
Democrats shouldnt discount the unprecedented excitement for an out, gay candidate being taken seriously. He may be polling at one percent now, but there was a time not too long ago that even having an openly gay man running for president would be laughable at best, and at worst, opening him up for ignorant treatment or threats of violence.
All of this is to say, Buttigieg is riding a wave. Will he ride it all the way to the White House? With a crowded field and low name recognition, his chances arent exactly high. Still, Democrats couldnt pick a more stark opponent for the Vice Presidential debates in fall 2020: Buttigieg versus Pence? Wed like to see it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,947 posts)He might be a long shot for the nomination, but I'd love to see him debate Pence as the VP candidate.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Funtatlaguy
(10,893 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,947 posts)I even wonder whether Pence would shake a woman candidate's hand if Mother wasn't in the audience to make him control his male urges.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Funtatlaguy
(10,893 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,947 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)So they are suggesting him for Vice President. But I don't that will work. He's.either a game changer who will either go all the way, or people will decide he's too young or too gay. If it's the second, he won't be good for Vice President either.
But I have a feeling he will go all the way. He is exactly the type of transformative leader we need, the kind we have not seen since FDR.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brer cat
(24,640 posts)I hope this national exposure leads to a great future, whether 2020 or beyond.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,762 posts)I feel quite optimistic about his future role in American politics. Whether it's in 2020 or later on, he will make his mark, and it will be great.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Uncle Joe
(58,506 posts)Thanks for the thread babylonsister.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
randomguy2021
(10 posts)If doesn't get the nomination, he needs to run the Senate in 2022 against empty suit, SenatorJoe Young.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)needs to get one or two more steps up the ladder before really being considered presidential or even vice-presidential material, but that debate would be priceless to watch!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
greyl
(22,990 posts)Buttigieg Harris / Harris Buttigieg White House.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DoctorJoJo
(1,134 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided