(CNN) Pete Buttigieg is the hottest candidate in the 2020 race right now

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Pete Buttigieg is the hottest candidate in the 2020 race right now

Buttigieg, the 37-year-old, married gay mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is, at the moment, the hottest candidate in the Democratic presidential field -- drawing rave reviews everywhere he goes.

"Mika and I have been overwhelmed by the reaction @PeteButtigieg got after being on the show," tweeted "Morning Joe" co-host Joe Scarborough following "Mayor Pete's" appearance on the program earlier this week. "The only other time in twelve years that we heard from as many people about a guest was after @BarackObama appeared on Morning Joe."

That's obviously a tough comparison for Buttigieg -- or any Democratic politician -- to live up to. After all, no matter what you think of Obama's eight years as president, it's impossible to deny his massive natural abilities as a candidate. And there are lots and lots of differences between the two men: one black, one white, one a top-tier candidate from day he announced, the other (still) a long-shot, etc.

But Scarborough is far from the only person raving about Buttigieg. Beginning with a star turn at a CNN-sponsored town hall at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, earlier this month, praise for Mayor Pete has been bubbling up from every corner of the party. And all of that positive attention seems to be feeding on itself and producing tangible results for his campaign.

https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/03/21/politics/pete-buttigieg-2020-campaign/index.html

[BannonsLiver]

1. It's too bad we're 11 months away from the first election

In politics like sports peaking at the right time is critical.

[Locrian]

2. he's building name recognition

He's got a long way to go - but nice to see he's getting some recognition!
And I don't think he's anywhere near his peak.

[BannonsLiver]

3. Ok.

[Locrian]

4. just thinking of sanders and how long it too him

Do you really think pete has enough "peak" that if the primary was today he'd have a chance?
I think he's got a long way to go but wish him the best

[BannonsLiver]

5. He seems like a good guy

But I can say with some feeling of certainty that he will not be the nominee. This is the time the lower tier candidates get the attention because the media is bored with the top tier candidates.

Also, people around here fall in and out of love easily so I don’t find the momentary swooning convincing he’s about to take over the race.

[Locrian]

6. oh he's a loooong shot to be sure

despite the recent buzz.