Buttigieg leaves door open on being VP option for Harris

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, acting in his personal capacity, talks with Rachel Maddow about his support and enthusiasm for the presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris and whether he would be open to being her running mate.
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[@dww2006]

Can you imagine him debating JD Vance? He would eat him alive. He’s one of the smartest and extraordinarily well prepared people I have ever seen.

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

Extremely well prepared! There are not enough adjectives for his admirable traits. 💙

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Are you thinking of Hannibal Lecter?

[@rockytoronto]

Ohhh… that would be amazing..Pete would destroy him

[@notthensa8507]

😂😂 Please give me whatever you are smoking...

[@JBearwa]

I want to see this. Pete is an incredible man and brilliant intellect. Vance would stamp no chance.

[@grantpurdy5042]

I met Pete when he was Mayor of South Bend, Indiana about 9 years ago. I’m Canadian and was a local politician in my town. We were going to SB for my son’s baseball tournament. I contacted his office and asked if I could meet with him while in town. His office responded and my son and I met with him. I had read about him and admire the fact that he is also a fan of JFK and that he received a Kennedy Centre award. We had a nice visit with him, and he did not make us feel like we were inconveniencing him at all. He was genuinely Interested in us as well. We did not feel rushed. At the end of the visit, he even presented my son with a “key to the city” and a South Bend T-shirt. This man is intelligent, articulate and an overall decent human being. I would love to see him on the Democratic ticket. He is the real deal!

[@harrietgate]

What a class act!

[@Thinkingisallowed]

I would love Kamala choses him.

[@After7Fan]

AMEN

[@KitKatToeBeans]

Aww how cute.

[@nobodyburgen4594]

Sec. Buttigieg strikes me as one of the only intelligent, empathetic, and kind people in politics.

[@happiness5665]

Smart, a solider, kind, progressive , experienced - Pete would be a great pick!!!

[@johnryman-f3c]

and give voting rights to illegal aliens and make US into a 3rd world

[@PigeonsPie1]

He is SO well spoken. Apparently he feels it isn't his place to answer that direct question so early as it would seem as if he'd be telling Harris what to do.

[@tomolegend6128]

I am a fan of Pete. Whatever nominee he is, he will have my vote. He is young but mature and intelligent. He is decent to his core. A leader should be recognized for our collective good.

[@vaseline69]

much as I like Pete I think Shapiro makes more sense for the ticket

[@PoliticallyHomeless1]

@@vaseline69when did we start voting for staff positions?

[@stephenwatts985]

Indiana doesn't like him cause he was so bad at his job that he couldn't even fill a pothole. Hince the name Pothole Pete.

[@saturday1066]

@@stephenwatts985 it's weird how much y'all lie. it's weird how much y'all HAVE to lie.

[@saturday1066]

@@PoliticallyHomeless1 "we" didn't start "voting" for anything. are you okay, sweetie?

[@sailor583]

He would make an excellent choice, he is quick-witted and has verbally destroyed those that have attacked him. He is also a wise administrator and a hard worker. Hope she gives him a good consideration.

[@rikkitikkiusa]

I really like Pete. I like to see his quick wit and see decency and ethics show up. He's a decent man. He does not hang on to hate.

[@ShishakliAus]

Yet he still supports For Profit Healthcare. Not entirely decent

[@Marshall_Stacks]

@@ShishakliAus Where's your evidence?

[@coreywright33]

Exactly. I want a decent individual to become Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice for her running mate. Currently, my favorite potential options are Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Governor Tim Walz.

[@captainamerica9353]

He can't be "decent" and be ***. You people are disgusting.

[@Luna2196]

He is My favorite for V.P. pick. As a Hoosier, I can relate to his midwest, middle class values. I also respect him greatly for his service to this country, and his quick wit, and extreme intelligence. He would clean up the floor debating J.D. Vance, lol. Go Pete & Good Luck!!!!

[@l.b.3152]

💯 ❤Pete Buttigieg for vice president!❤

[@xelamercedes]

One of the smartest, kindest, most courageous men currently serving in government. I wish my homeland was evolved enough to support a Harris-Buttigieg ticket. What those two could accomplish together for this country....wow, gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.

[@pollytiks3885]

Ditto!!

[@patr70]

It's a Good thing you're not in charge of the country...😮

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

@@patr70 They are just as much in charge as you are. Enjoy your cancelled vote, bubba.

[@xelamercedes]

@@patr70 You got that right.

[@rockytoronto]

Love Pete!! ❤.he is intelligent , kind and considerate !!! Good pick for VP!!!

[@mrericmmurphy]

He’s a great pick and just a lovely empathetic man who takes public service seriously. We are lucky to have him in any capacity.

[@jeremyrippy8505]

Yeah tell the people in east Palestine that, wouldn’t leave his made up maternity leave to check on a really horrible train wreck.

[@ontheruntonowhere]

@@jeremyrippy8505 That's Fox BS. Trump told dying people to inject themselves with bleach. Republicans killed more Republicans with their quack cures than covid did.

[@TheGhostRydr]

As soon as the news broke about Harris moving to the top of the ticket, the first person I thought would make a fantastic VP was Pete Buttigieg

[@caseyturner9192]

YES!

[@karlacorona7426]

Me too! I have been binge watching Pete!

[@stewartsmith1947]

He couldn't manage his own city ! Just another liberal nutcase !

[@aplaceformystuff7979]

The only ticket that might be better is Michelle Obama as vp. Republican meltdown would be off the charts! LOL

[@MAgaSUXX]

Me too

[@equalityforall8418]

Pete's political career is astounding. He also graduated from Harvard and Oxford. He's a Rhodes Scholar. He has a degree in philosophy, economics and politics. He speaks multiple languages. (7-8?) I truly hope he becomes our next VP.

[@camelahahahaha332]

But what has he ever done since he's been working for Joe?

[@insulanerin7601]

@@camelahahahaha332 Your nick is sooo shallow ... would you prefer someone who never laughs? Not very trustworthy.

[@equalityforall8418]

@@camelahahahaha332 Kamala is beating Trump at the polls.

[@buildintotrains]

@@camelahahahaha332 Helped push and advocate for the bipartisan infrastructure bill, for one. He's also lead the discussion about fairness in airline fees and protections for passengers.

[@camelahahahaha332]

@@equalityforall8418 Not from what I've seen. She was polling worse than Biden. Do you want another 10-20 million immigrants up here and the increased rapes and murders that come with it? Say goodbye to Social Security too because they're collecting over $2300 per month from our taxes and never put a dime into it. That's why inflation keeps going up.

[@MysticFiddler1]

Not enough good can be said about this intelligent, compassionate man. I'd vote for him for president in a heartbeat. Or anything else he ran for. Pete's the best.

[@dennissvitak5475]

100%. JD Vance and Trump, next to Kamala and Mayor Pete? There just isn't a contest. Personal integrity means a LOT.

[@madeinamerica2531]

@@dennissvitak5475so you think Kamaltoe has integrity. Boy you ain’t too bright are you?

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

@@madeinamerica2531 If you could only see yourself... calling childish schoolyard names, when you have nothing else, then speak of integrity as if you have ever held any. Take a hard look and maybe grow up.

[@sreddy98]

Well said! Such an articulate person

[@madeinamerica2531]

@@cartoonraccoon2078 if you truly believe in her you should take a look at yourself and consider mental help.

[@green-user8348]

I love Pete! He is one of my favorite American politicians. An amazing man.

[@timupton8215]

nice comment you russian bot.

[@VoteForWomensRights]

@@timupton8215if you maga don’t you love Russia like trump does?

[@tsbio]

@@timupton8215 I think you are the Russian bot

[@aliceahmadieh9984]

He is an amazing 🎉🎉🎉 Soon Pete

[@kooale]

@@timupton8215 Tim: Putin’s wills for lookings for suspiciones toward room thereafter in underwear forgone with comrads Upton pity too. Yes?

[@jackieparsons6902]

Would LOVE to see this brilliant, articulate, empathetic human being on the ticket with Harris.

[@kennyjohnson9178]

Agree, and I’ve long thought Mr Buttigieg would make an excellent President in his own right.

[@johnsmith-ds5yt]

Kamala/Pete has a nice ring to it 😊

[@googleuser2226]

@@johnsmith-ds5yt butt plug and heels up, the perfect combination for sure! Perfect representatives of the dems.

[@BrianS-ny9yd]

Pete or Andy Beshear.

[@ggs762]

​@RobertBevis-md8wl You can thank your dear leader, Trump, for the train wreck. He's the one that lifted regulations. As far as your homophobic rant, grow up.

[@lauraflores5777]

Oh how I wish he would be VP!! And President some day

[@ElizabethMartinez-ph2oj]

Pete is intelligent and a very good speaker. He is not afraid to go on Fox to speak out and shut their nonsense down. He is just a very strong person and an asset to Dem leadership - whatever capacity!

[@chasmurphy1227]

None of this matters because Pete is a not real pick. Big Mike is on deck...they just want you to beg for it first to make it seem more organic.

[@lucasl1470]

He's much better as the democratic nominee than Kamala will ever be

[@teenahweenah2608]

pete butt sucks

[@johnryman-f3c]

ask the citizens from South Bend, Indiana,

[@teenahweenah2608]

@@lucasl1470 I am homophobic. I will not vote for a homosexual. PERIOD.

[@lindalacey9671]

I adore Pete❤ so intelligent! Watched him answer questions asked in a nasty way by republicans in Congress committees and he kicked butt!🎉

[@karlacorona7426]

His clap backs with facts were so fun to watch!

[@daneharris2242]

very refreshing listening to this guy speak … Coming from a Canadian 🇨🇦

[@yvonnequinn8356]

Hmm Trudeau plus the gang in Ottawa could learn from this fellow

[@NBC_is_TDS_Cultist_HQ]

good stay there with Tyrant Turdeau

[@ChiChisWorld]

I LOVE how he doesn't make it about him but continues to steer the focus towards her. Well DONE! I hope he does become the VP

[@luke9361]

Hope u grow a brain

[@phoenixhenson3689]

Anyone can do that

[@ChiChisWorld]

@@phoenixhenson3689 Except Trump. It's always about him 24/7. Narcissist

[@BulletLoco8725]

Please! Please! I would be excited to vote for Harris and Buttigieg.

[@louispeddiltton47]

no way. he isnt experienced enough. and he isnt strong enought like kamala is. kamala has come out of these past 4 years like carbon atoms under pressure. pete, not so much.

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Bullette Loco, I'm sure you would. You have the new world-order odds of DEI.

[@BulletLoco8725]

@eddyvideostar Mr. Video Star, my thought process was a former prosecutor and a Afghanistan war veteran. Would make a hot ticket. Since Mr bone spur was afraid to serve.

[@ambergerhelper7852]

@@BulletLoco8725I’d rather keep him in his current cabinet seat, and let her pick a governor from a swing state.

[@danm3532]

@@eddyvideostar

[@JohnnyFiction]

He's the most eloquent person in the democratic party. They'd be smart to have him as her VP

[@timupton8215]

the bots are out in force today

[@JohnnyFiction]

@@bethanyhealy4989 nice try troll. Back under your bridge now

[@peterbisset-c2o]

we need a governor from the blue wall.

[@Griffanswing626]

@@timupton8215hateful rhetoric

[@NicholasPellow]

@@timupton8215 yep, here you are.

[@baritonebynight]

I love how Secretary Pete throws shade in such a classy way.....

[@bonniepoole1095]

I can listen to Pete all day! Much respect.

[@timupton8215]

nice comment you russian bot

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@timupton8215 You need re-programming - please call your AI supervisor.

[@velmatilley7834]

Pete is so smart, so articulate, so compassionate. As someone else said in this chain, I would vote for him all day long and twice on Sunday!

[@joshualagrimas9555]

His answer when being asked to be kamala's running mate is selfless and considerate, putting countries interest over his. He's a worthy candidate.

[@JaneBane-n3m]

Please explain what he did in South Bend makes him a worthy candidate. Or are part of the wealthy elite?

[@JaneBane-n3m]

Boy that was a mess. Please explain what he did in South Bend that makes him a worthy candidate. Or are you part of the wealthy elite?

[@chiquita683]

Not the first door he left open

[@orchidorio]

Him and Kamala Harris would be exciting !!!

[@Fabio-ew3sh]

He is a good candidate for an AIDS vaccine

[@cellolion6631]

Pete's DAD was a Judge. He understands the integrity.

[@dennisbradley5620]

If Pete get the nod for VP the irony would be mind blowing. A prosecutor and a judges son, against Trump. Trump just cant avoid prosecutors and judges can he? lol

[@ehrlichlanierc7429]

@@dennisbradley5620thanks Dennis, your comment made my day, I’m still laughing😁👋

[@kevyak]

@@dennisbradley5620He was also an intelligence officer and speaks many languages. Trump barely speaks english 😂

[@xh3598]

All Democratic politicians are honest and transparent with the public. We should consider amending the Constitution to establish a one-party system led by the Democrats. Our country should provide free education, food assistance, and healthcare, and implement a 32-hour work week. We should encourage unionization in all corporations, limit individual wealth to prevent billionaires, cap CEO salaries without golden parachutes, and ensure free legal representation for all. All firearms should be surrendered, and we should offer financial reparations to Black Americans. Cannabis should be legalized nationwide, and we should embrace LGBTQ+ culture as an integral part of society. Prostitution should be legalized, and the homeless should be treated with dignity and allowed to stay wherever they choose. We must enforce laws for NO religious solicitation, tax all churches, legalize shoplifting up to $1,000, open all U.S. borders without restrictions, abolish the death penalty, implement a $30 minimum wage, and repeal all Republican laws, among other measures.

[@karlrhody2977]

Un American ​@@kevyak

[@fearsomebeard4290]

Pete is the man! Intelligent, well spoken, hard working, kind. Let’s do this…Harris 2024!

[@cristinabutasimon9159]

Hard working at what?

[@janinestubbs6859]

Yes

[@Rowsy91]

i like Pete but Kamala isnt beating trump dont attach yourself to that cackling mess Pete

[@danm3532]

@@Rowsy91

[@Rowsy91]

@@danm3532 ok 😂 I just want my 200 dollar bet on trump to win I don’t care past that

[@bootskanchelsis3337]

I like Pete, he is very smart and comes across as intellectually honest.

[@marcusmiro7481]

He used to position himself as left wing though? He pretended to be left wing and then when he realized it wouldn't work, went full liberal. How is that intellectually honest? Look up his early interviews from when he first started doing interviews in 2019. He said left wing things, and then the polling told him that going hard right and being a liberal was better so that's what he did. That's not honest. The only silver lining is that his dad is an awesome far left Marxist professor who probably hates his empty suit right wing neoliberal nutjob son.

[@johnryman-f3c]

scary image boots, and scary thought

[@peteremmett8332]

It would be amazing if he becomes the VP candidate. He's sharp as a tack..!

[@gatogalletaz]

I would vote for him in a heartbeat! 😊

[@reading101]

His words mean a lot to me. I feel reassured.

[@timupton8215]

nice comment you russian bot

[@Julian198-hv2zx]

Me too🇺🇸

[@reading101]

@@timupton8215Not a bot… but believe whatever helps you sleep at night. 🫢

[@marcusmiro7481]

It's such a grim reality if Americans are really dim enough and right wing enough to think Pete is anything other than a slimy right wing neoliberal ladder climber.

[@reading101]

@@timupton8215I wish I were just a bot! I’d feel much less stressed out, but thankful and relieved the Democrats are unified. Harris is off to an impressive start.

[@joannecleve4718]

I love Pete Buttigieg, He would make a fabulous VP. I think that would be a very strong ticket. Good luck Pete..VOTE BLUE AMERICA 🇺🇸 💙 VOTE BLUE..

[@cristinabutasimon9159]

Can you name one of his fabulous achievements? What did he do for transportation other than calling highways racist? Anything?

[@Apollonos]

@@cristinabutasimon9159 Accomplishments (as of JUL 2024) 1. Helped to design and enact the $1.2T Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 2. Oversaw the implementation of about half of the IIJA, launching over 40 brand new USDOT programs and awarding over $200B to more than 40,000 transportation projects so far. 3. USDOT processes: Launched the new Project Delivery Center of Excellence to help project sponsors deliver projects on time, on task, and on budget. You seem to be implying that he hasn't done anything, in spite of a huge list of accomplishments. What's your problem? Are you one of the highways that he supposedly called racist?

[@rondo365]

The fact he distinguishes his public & private roles shows so much honor. Just not seeing that on the other side.

[@michaelWells-ef9bx]

OMG... Imagine that ... Putting America First, before ones Self.

[@ErnestTeeBass]

10% for the Big Guy

[@JaneBane-n3m]

Boy have you got the wrong number. Do a little research people.

[@NicholasPellow]

@@JaneBane-n3m blah blah blah, 'Do your research people' - old stale rhetoric. We've DONE our research. It doesn't take a lot of research to show what fools the repugnicans have become.

[@chaoticviking7679]

@@JaneBane-n3m ok so what conspiracy station should I watch? war room, fox, newsmax, "truth" social? XD

[@JaneBane-n3m]

@@chaoticviking7679 Have you ever thought of reading?

[@Bluevelvet7]

Pete Buttigieg and Katie Porter are my favorite Democrats. Smart, articulate, no BS…I wish there are more of them in the party.

[@peacenow4456]

BIG DITTO! It would be great to see them on the same ticket someday, too.

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

Yesss! These will be heroes we need in cabinet positions, and in higher office. Right now, Harris will do well to balance the 2024 ticket to knock tRump and Vance out electorally. But in her choice for VP, it needs both to mitigate the country's divide as much as possible and grasp the future for everyone's well-being.

[@marcusmiro7481]

How can you get one thing so right and the other so wrong? Katie Porter is indeed awesome and is one of the few left wing politicians in America. Pete on the other hand is a complete and total empty suit. Pete used to pretend to be left wing but changed his tune in 2019 and made a HARD right turn into being a generic Democratic liberal. Your comment is like saying you really like Stalin and Lenin.... girl they are NOT the same thing! "Smart, articulate, no BS" are not policy positions. Pete is an anti-labor, right wing liberal.

[@kathywurth9594]

That's a great ticket for the future

[@tokyojon4344]

... agreed. I would add Beto to this. Only because turning Texas would be AMAZING.

[@jerrycallender-qm7zr]

I'd LUVLUVLUV seeing J. D. Vance trying to debate Pete!

[@jeanneratterman4174]

👍😄👍

[@Angelfly625]

Pete B. would wipe the floor with Vance in a debate. 🎉😂

[@poorthing]

Oh my goodness! It would be EPIC. PETE....MY CHOICE in any capacity serving the US, He is one of the DEM stars for now and in the future. I'm certainly renergized! 100% Democratic Party supporter 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊2024🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@grandrapladyakaamb2438]

you mean feckless Vance, who hates trump one day and then falls in bed with him the next. Yeahm, that would make my year.

[@terryt.1643]

I laughed out loud! Same reaction when my brother said picture Trump debating Harris. Doubt Trump or Vance will show up now.

[@tylahiatt3742]

Pete Buttigieg is ONE very sharp guy. Smart, Well spoken. I would love to see him as our President.

[@jackprier7727]

Humble, funny, low-key, self-deprecating too. I saw him speak when he ran in 2020 and he would answer every question with 2or3 possibilities, I am very impressed with Pete-

[@sueveleke455]

Pete for V.P. now and President in the future. Let's not waste this opportunity folks. This intelligent, caring man was made to lead our country.

[@ready1player31]

Pete and Mark Kelly would be an unstoppable ticket

[@RonnieDellarsina]

@@sueveleke455 Trump will stop them. Get your tissue ready

[@eddiebm4701]

So excited seriously

[@bdobson1616]

@@RonnieDellarsina keep dreaming, the silent majority hasn't spoken yet

[@johnryman-f3c]

Into the Chinese Taking over...EVERYTHING

[@Donnie-Lee-Gringo]

If Pete is not the VP choice he would be a great Secretary State.

[@hippitydippity3331]

Exactly what I came here to say! 100% agree

[@nanarose8537]

​@@hippitydippity3331 Same here! 😊😊

[@VoteForWomensRights]

Love Pete !

[@Mncrr]

Yes since he was such a great transportation secretary ( heavy sarcasm)

[@restorefreespeech]

Because he did such a great job as Transportation Secretary?

[@shirleyfoggepiazza6984]

Mr Buttigieg, You have been one of my favorite Cabinet Members

[@CainVictor-z2y]

Why?

[@timupton8215]

nice comment you russian bot

[@Julian198-hv2zx]

Mine as well!!!

[@Julian198-hv2zx]

@@CainVictor-z2y We have the 1st Amendment right to-any other questions about our constitutional rights?

[@kristenluevanos3048]

​@@CainVictor-z2yall the work he's done with infrastructure. How quickly he is able to pull resources to get big issues fixed- overpass in Pennsylvania, the bridge the ship ran into- plus the oversight to focus infrastructure into communities which previously were ignored when it comes to infrastructure. 😊. He's done a great job.

[@kedawitkedawi3611]

Pete is an amazing person with a tremendous potential.we will definitely see him in a higher political position.

[@tbirdboy]

A man I admire and would be proud to call him Vice-President or even President someday.

[@fopifopfopifop3540]

Yup

[@teenahweenah2608]

pete butt sucks

[@pjkhunold]

With AOC as Vice-President!

[@tbirdboy]

@@pjkhunold Love AOC. Born in the same neighborhood as I. Imho, not yet. Her time will come.

[@fopifopfopifop3540]

@@pjkhunold no

[@bitbugsbyte]

Pete for VP! I want him to be president one day please!

[@sleeper9728]

😮😮😮

[@magickisthekey]

👏🙌🙏

[@rodericko9534]

This man is very intelligent n well spoken..

[@eloretabrahamisn1745]

He is the best

[@fopifopfopifop3540]

@@eloretabrahamisn1745yup

[@ashleyc.6189]

I had the opportunity to meet Pete when he was running for Mayor of South Bend. That was more than 10 years ago, so I don't remember exactly what we talked about, but I remember being very impressed by him. It's been a delight to watch his career progress over the years, and I hope I get another opportunity to vote for him!

[@ashleyc.6189]

@@eddyvideostar Don't even know what that means.

[@HenningKilset76]

Just continually lifting up VP Harris. He's fantastic - and knows how to stay on message!

[@umutaymakoglu4418]

I would vote for him any day and twice on Sunday.

[@BeepsAndBeats]

There are lots of good candidates, would be nice to get someone from the south like Kentucky Gov

[@tomolegend6128]

Me too! Pete👍👍👍

[@oatnoid]

And with the Democrats voting rules you would probably get away with it.

[@montana_patriot]

@@umutaymakoglu4418 so you would commit voter fraud, is is that what you're saying?

[@lindao7887]

@@BeepsAndBeats It doesn't matter where they're from it's what's in their head - their record their intellect - not where they live!!!

[@llanitedave]

"Call me Pete." That was a classier correction than anything Trump has ever said in his life.

[@IAmBroly000]

not really, he said "Our president biden puts the u.s first" Joe Biden : Sending 113$ billion to ukraine from tax payers money.

[@AmazingJohnny]

"Please, just call me Pete !". Pete is a nice person.

[@tonijohnson9487]

He really is!

[@AmazingJohnny]

@@tonijohnson9487 Because it's true 😊 ! Pete is really amazing !

[@dianacalzadias4334]

Personally I think he would be an excellent VP.

[@lenblack1462]

Too controversial.

[@NBC_is_TDS_Cultist_HQ]

personally I think he'd make a great former Secretary of Transportation

[@mike4space]

Pete Buttigieg for VP I’m down for that decision!!! 🙌🏾

[@RS-tz2zn]

@@IrishSetter01 If that's how you feel then why nominate Harris?

[@CainVictor-z2y]

RFK OR BUST!!!

[@jesse_c63]

@@CainVictor-z2yRFK is a wasted vote, let’s be real

[@sharonmarcil1090]

Kamala Harris showed us she can tongue tie the greedy liars who got in on the trump administration. She showed us she is loyal to the constitution. She has fought against rapists and fraudsters successfully. I would be proud to vote for her to be our first woman president. Pete Buttigieg is intelligent and reasoned. Oh, and also, we would have ( and this would be cool) THE FIRST FIRST GENTLEMAN and THE SECOND SECOND GENTLEMAN. I know, right?

[@fletcherreed3259]

Dang the fall from grace is palpable

[@aya8886]

I’m a fan of Pete! He should be VP for 8 years and then President for 8 years!

[@kimberlykrause9966]

Great messaging! So enjoy listening to such intelligent, decent fellow Americans!!

[@twilde3754]

Love Pete Buttigieg!! He'd be my choice for president, so VP would be just fine. He is always the smartest person in the room!!!

[@Rhiannon011]

And Pete B is always so very calm, rational, intelligent, mature and he puts words together so very eloquently.

[@lesliezammit3456]

Me too. Hei s always the best performer in the Biden Administration, by far, at least in front of the camera. Will be a great VP and an even better President, i.e. when America becomes used to the concept of a First Gentleman in the White House.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Raskin is great as well

[@Rhiannon011]

@@franciscouderq1100 Shapiro would also be a good pick, he is a lot like Pete B. very nerdy, intelligent, calm and rational and very knowledgeable....

[@tokyojon4344]

My two top VP picks are Buttigieg and Beto.

[@emanuelmota7217]

I'm not sure if this is his time, but someday I TRULY hope this country will be lucky enough to have a President Pete Buttigieg.

[@IAmBroly000]

not really, he said "Our president biden puts the u.s first" Joe Biden : Sending 113$ billion to ukraine from tax payers money.

[@CHANTARELLA]

I agree. not the right time. too many cowboys betting on Trump for his macho image. if those votes want to be gotten then better to have a more macho VP. But hopefully that day will come when Petes intelligence will matter more than images. Then a stupid AH like Trump would never get near any politics just because he looks man-ish

[@jamesgarrett2129]

@@emanuelmota7217 the way Biden drug the US down just be patient, America will elect aprvert soon.

[@RozNelson]

One can only wish. They😂 would be an unstoppable duo . What a powerful team to get this country back on top

[@teenahweenah2608]

If pete butt sucks is on the ticket, I will not vote for Kamala Harris. I support the Nuclear Family: Mother and Father.

[@DanBrown96]

@@teenahweenah2608 Then YOU should have a nuclear family.

[@johnryman-f3c]

of countries ridiculed

[@ChristianJoseph-zi7ut]

@@DanBrown96 Kamala sadly won't choose Pete, because of homophobic bigots...

[@cristinabutasimon9159]

What powerful action did he take to improve transportation? He called high ways racist?

[@michaelcroteau5919]

Dude’s a powerhouse. Love him or hate him this man punches.

[@johnryman-f3c]

air

[@jillisenberg9704]

Please, please, please let the VP pick be Pete!! I would vote for them in a heartbeat!

[@chrishansen2100]

losing ticket

[@JaneBane-n3m]

Please, please, please? How old are you? This is a fight for democracy not a teenybopper popularity contest.

[@mountaintyme2000]

There is too much vitriol toward the LBGTQ+ community to allow Pete on the ticket. I love him and as a fellow Hoosier respect him so much. It just isn't his time yet.

[@jamesgarrett2129]

🎉Great pick! Why Pete has....... and he ......... he stood up for......... well his record proves .....? At least he can say he/she is more qualified than Caklin k amamula😂

[@peachesandpoets]

You would, most of America wouldn't. We need a straight Christian white male from a red state.

[@tristancleer9697]

Pete is my choice. Tremendous communicator. Perfect choice.

[@sergeant_salty]

He does a fantastic Obama impression... so he's qualified to be VP😂

[@CainVictor-z2y]

No homosexuals in the Whitehouse.

[@timupton8215]

nice comment you russian bot

[@CRTRRTinGA]

Voted for him in the primary last time around so I'd obviously love to see him continue his upward trajectory.

[@lynntidwell]

Every time I've heard Pete speak on a wide range of topics , I've been pleasently surprised by this soft spoken man. And I'd vote for him in a heartbeat. What a ticket that would be , KAMALA and PETE

[@ehrlichlanierc7429]

Amen and Amen and Amen……Pete! Our country is so blessed and privileged to have you serving our country and what an excellent job you are doing. We appreciate you so very much. Thank You🇺🇸♥️. Your job is a very difficult one and we understand that and you have carried the weight of that excellently. Thank you most sincerely. 🇺🇸♥️🙏🏼

[@philipabraham4613]

So grateful for Pete Buttigieg. We are serious Christians and we pray for his peace and for his success.

[@JDT64]

@@teenahweenah2608your ignorance on display for all to see.

[@DickCheneysHandler]

@@teenahweenah2608 no one cares who you support. You contribute nothing to society.

[@teenahweenah2608]

@@JDT64 Ignorance: "lack of knowledge or information." I am not ignoring the fact that pete butt is a homosexual. I will not vote for a homosexual. Period. I support the unity of marriage between one male, and one female. Period.

[@cristinabutasimon9159]

As a "serious Christian" looks like you haven't even read the Bible. You know it says:" "as a man, do not lay with men as you lay with women".

[@DickCheneysHandler]

@@cristinabutasimon9159 good thing no one gives a f what the bible says. Imagine caring what other people do for themselves enough to vote solely on that issue lol.

[@atniem684]

Would love… LOVE to see him on the ticket but I dont think it will happen. But my gosh that would be amazing.

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

That's why he's here, because it's already been decided and they are priming the country. 2 second gentlemen in a row and they can't wait to see the look on Republicans faces

[@pinkcloud5046]

He's the Fox News whisperer, he's articulate, he knows 8 languages, the list goes on and on. Team Pete!

[@themaestro3034]

Thats 7 more than Melania 😂

[@timupton8215]

nice comment you russian bot

[@bravocharlie639]

Pete Worshippers remind me of Trump worshippers. Language experts, for instance, are VERY doubtful of Pete's language claims.

[@themaestro3034]

@@timupton8215 aw you ok, Trump fluffer? Accepting another humiliating defeat in November? Good.

[@pietrojenkins6901]

Are you sure he's a polyglot? Hard to imagine.

[@bk3236]

Thanks Pete, for always being the adult in the room.

[@s.wilson6770]

I think Pete is the PERFECT for Kamala's VP. He can probably speak Spanish and so speak directly to our Hispanic voters, especially in Arizona, not to mention to foreign leaders in their languages. 💙🇺🇸🌊🇺🇸💙

[@aurora_occidentalis2248]

You're thinking small. I bet he can probably speak Tagalog and probably do algebra too.

[@wisecoconut5]

​Pete does differential equations every day. His power is in making us and leaders understand how those equations work for our nation. And yes, he can probably do it in Tagalog too!

[@robindhood9125]

@@aurora_occidentalis2248 I'm going to require calculus

[@sergiosilva7528]

​@@aurora_occidentalis2248 Besides his native English, Buttigieg has some knowledge of Norwegian, Spanish, Italian, Maltese, Arabic, Dari Persian, and French.[300][33 (wikipedia) not very far away...

[@aurora_occidentalis2248]

@@sergiosilva7528 You forgot Nahuatl, Mandarin, Inuit and string theory.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

I adore Pete. If he ends up on Kamala's ticket, we'll all be luckier for it. The important thing now is that we cast our ballots consistently... to protect democracy from MAGA/GOP's dreams and schemes of autocracy. 🗽 Vote BLUE. 🗳

[@johnryman-f3c]

the rest of the world is laughing

[@reginamaraist3340]

YOU BET

[@dm4859]

It's encouraging to read comments from good people who share the same perspectives on decency and leadership. We're not alone!

[@june2420111]

Omg this made my heart flutter. I wasn't even planning to vote this election but a Harris-Butitieg ticket would be a-mazing!!! The debate with Buttitieg vs JD Vance would be "chef's kiss" to watch 👌🍿

[@christpoetry]

pls vote no matter what!

[@kathrynsmith3460]

Better have an EMT on hand & an efficient stage manager/staff to do clean up -- as Trump's blood loss from a thousand cuts becomes critical

[@kathrynsmith3460]

1st bout Harris vs. Trump. 2nd bout Butticheg vs. Vance

[@mmcphedran]

Please vote for Harris no matter who she picks for VP. But I agree Pete would be my top VP pick!

[@woohan6430]

I never voted before, I was always thinking my vote didn’t count anyway. I’m voting Harris this time. I’m a registered republican but I’m not a party guy.

[@scottblackson5606]

Pete is smart, honest, no BS, and would make a PERFECT VP. Love me some PETE!

[@fueymanchoo1291]

I completely agree. But this one is about winning. We have a better shot with a Astronaut Senator this round. Let's save Pete for later.

[@MrDeplorable-sw9cz]

Name one of his accomplishments?

[@MrTodd2000]

@@Angelum_Band isn't that the truth !

[@MrTodd2000]

@@MrDeplorable-sw9cz he failed the people of southern ohio bigtime.

[@JamesCain-l3z]

They're shutting me down here I can't say anything MSNBC is low life😮

[@modhatter113]

I am looking forward to the day he becomes President. He exemplifies what a President should be.

[@ppw8716]

Me too! I think the world of this man.

[@chrishansen2100]

corporatist

[@fritzpollard266]

List his accomplishments, other than claiming the way the US highway system is laid out is racist. Your comment and the people doing 👍 because of it are so brainwashed this man who has done absolutely nothing for 3+ years ITS BEYOND PATHETIC AND SO ARE YOU.

[@imtired1696]

Same. ❤

[@poorthing]

Full disclosure: I had to look that word up​ just to be sure I understood the meaning. & I do. But don't understand your usage here? ? @@chrishansen2100

[@lisamac2764]

Mom of 3, hard working but not getting anywhere kids, I ❤ ya Pete. I’m all in. I believe in ur village.

[@teenahweenah2608]

Are you a single mother?

[@lisamac2764]

@@teenahweenah2608 no.

[@daneharris2242]

@@teenahweenah2608😂😂😂😂

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

@@teenahweenah2608 What's your business?

[@iluvmoney6767]

So why did you have 3 kids if you cannot afford them?

[@kaczmogal]

The best speaker in politics Pete. He is brilliant ❤

[@2140207]

Pete, you would be an excellent VP!!!

[@NightFire-e6n]

Pete is a military soldier who has taken the oath to the constitution and not supporting a dictator person .Ed He also a highly qualified person for VP. Ed, sorry I don't respond to Maga.

[@drivebye2709]

Foreign bot. You have no opinion here.

[@robertmarmaduke186]

We just went through 3 1/2 years of a 'dictator person' illegal mandatory medical experiment with compulsory unConstitutional Lockdown. _Buttegeig went along!_

[@bravocharlie639]

Mayor of a town with more September to June College Students than residents. Botched the train derailment recovery. Current Airlines Communications issue on its 3rd, unresolved day. Previous airline communication fiasco during Pete'a tenure wasn't enough for Pete to mobilize a Team to prevent this present one. "qualified for VP" ?? HOW?!

[@chrispowers5568]

@@drivebye2709< Russian bot

[@pamelafaucette3064]

I think he would be an awesome choice for VP! ❤

[@tokyojon4344]

My two top VP picks: Buttigieg or Beto.

[@lenblack1462]

No, she's going with a Senator.

[@sharronchatterton739]

Rachel Maddow YOU will h leave a stellar journalistic legacy Thank you from a Canadian

[@glenchilada]

I will vote for Pete for ANY office!!!

[@MrDeplorable-sw9cz]

We know you will, but I'm curious do you agree with his stance on closing the border and deportations?

[@timupton8215]

nice comment you russian bot

[@angelaallen2190]

​@@timupton8215Troll

[@annpersinger7211]

What an eloquent and intelligent person. I know he will have a high-level position in Kamala's cabinet.

[@IAmBroly000]

not really, he said "Our president biden puts the u.s first" Joe Biden : Sending 113$ billion to ukraine from tax payers money.

[@christopherwang4392]

I am still trying to learn more about Kamala Harris' potential VP picks, but I am leaning towards Pete Buttigieg for three reasons: he participated in the 2020 Democratic Party Presidential Primaries; he has experience working within the Executive Branch as a Cabinet member; and he would not have to give up any Governor or Senator seat in the battleground states.

[@Adam.Frazier]

If a Senator like Kelly were picked, the Governor would appoint a replacement. Since Arizona has a Democratic Governor, it is likely that dems would not lose that senate seat.

[@AnthonyJMurph]

He's also from the Midwest which is an area Harris will need to win. I do agree that Kelly would probably be the most practical pick. He is from a swing state, pretty level headed, and is a freaking astronaut!

[@Adam.Frazier]

@@AnthonyJMurph yeah in my mind she should either pick Pete, Shapiro, or Kelly

[@donnarinehart1216]

I hope Pete is Kamala Harris’s running mate. I have always liked Pete Buttigieg when he was the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, a neighboring city to mine, and I’ve been a fan ever since. He’s very well spoken, and he’s dedicated to the people and issues in every job he’s done. Can’t say enough good things about Pete! 👍

[@aaronsteers]

I'd love to see a Harris / Buttigieg ticket!

[@DoloresWeatherspoon]

So do I.

[@BennyandBoppy1690]

go find a brain..

[@marysimpson7688]

Yes just yes!!! Canadian here please do it!!!

[@Vidalburgos]

He had my vote in 2020 and again today

[@niningsetia4213]

Resign and put her as PM That's ur bow for HER Pete!🤣🤣

[@niningsetia4213]

😂😂yes yes

[@MALITH666]

@@eddyvideostar check account details. They Joined Jul 15, 2020. Likely bot account. Should be a foreign language without good education too not knowing US does not have a PM.

[@After7Fan]

Me Too

[@Zatheris76]

He was my #1 in 2020 and I wanted him to be President so bad, but ill take VP

[@srikumarkurup4769]

I'm an Indian and I don't know much about US politics other than what is on the local news. But as an outsider, I think this guy is smart, very articulate, and young.

[@manaswikumar4969]

He's like Shashi Tharoor here. Sort of.

[@rubincarter3904]

Great interview with Pete! I have such respect for him & how he carries himself.

[@abelincoln3261]

I can't begin to express how nice it is to hear clear, logical, Intellical, insightful and interesting conversations... I just cant tolerate Trump or his Party of grifters and thugs for another second.. At this point the democrats are the party of sanity and reason!

[@heidiho3089]

I also cannot tolerate any more of it!!!! Let’s go!!!’

[@ThomwoththeWeather]

what a power team that would be... WHOA!

[@motleyflux]

I effen LOVE Pete..such a well spoken man.

[@daniellow655]

Pete would be a great choice. He is such a good speaker that he can run circles around the media.

[@harlanjackson6112]

...and do it without demeaning, ridiculing or vilifying.

[@jumperpoint]

BUT a candidate for VP needs to be able to charm the media, get them on his side, and avoid having any of them ask the questions he doesn't want to answer. Talking about his husband and his mac & cheese eaters won't do that for some people.

[@donnaschmitz5025]

Just what we need, a talker not a doer.

[@harlanjackson6112]

@@jumperpoint The only way ANY candidate avoids having any of them ask the questions he doesn't want to answer is by limiting their interviews to outlets that support their party. What I appreciate about Buttigieg is he's willing to go on Fox etc. and actually answer those tough questions. He may gross some people out because he has a husband and adopted children. But gays exist in society and I for one appreciate it when they're willing to get into public service despite all the homophobia.

[@texasjourneyman207]

Just like the media ran circles around the entire democrats party lying about joe bidens health !

[@lissa4306]

Yes! Pete Buttigieg for VP! You are an excellent choice! 💙 💜 🧡 💙

[@kluv7139]

yes...........

[@ErnestTeeBass]

His wife is hot!

[@louistully3831]

he’s a white man

[@nickrubin9589]

That'll work.

[@MrDeplorable-sw9cz]

Never happen, your VP has already been chosen.

[@meemeezong1827]

I love Pete. He’s smart, speaks with intelligence, knowledge and experience. Pete is also a former military service man. I love everything about Pete. I hope he is selected for VP.

[@wyomingwatchman3360]

I bet he was navy huh. Loves seamen

[@missvanessasescape3381]

Pete should be President.

[@s.wilson6770]

Pete on the ticket as VP would excite the youth vote unlike any since JFK!🇺🇸💙🌊💙🇺🇸

[@Wizecrack22]

💯%

[@GiorniVenibato]

Agreed

[@KnightsmanTaylors]

We need to play the race card.. Wes Moore is a strong young and vibrant black man that could win back the minority voters. Nothing against Peter.

[@orchidorio]

OH !!! That is so true !!! I'm starting to think of a Harris/Buttigieg ticket as very compelling!!!

[@NancySherer-t9v]

Buttigieg is always the smartest person in the room, even when Maddow is one of those people.

[@redjacemory4404]

And that's REALLY saying something! :)

[@elephant_888]

@@redjacemory4404Yep!!!

[@JamieMurray-m7m]

@@redjacemory4404 It IS!

[@mam564]

I adore Pete!!!

[@lastnamefirstname7950]

Ok Bill

[@anewleaf6847]

A complete set of clown shoes

[@ednanacar4330]

👍💯🙏💙

[@timupton8215]

nice comment you russian bot

[@lastnamefirstname7950]

@@timupton8215 now Bill

[@renewenn463]

Love how he boosted kamala Harris completely. Such an intelligent man.

[@TheOlibear]

Pete for VP. I'd vote for that

[@timupton8215]

nice comment you russian bot

[@Marshall_Stacks]

@@timupton8215 Ironic of you, bot.

[@TheOlibear]

@@timupton8215 lol! Correction, a pinoy bot

[@rossbaker9721]

I love how Pete was just an obscure small town mayor like 5 years ago and now may be the vice president in the next 4 months.