'Do yourself a favor': Buttigieg has message for Fox News viewers during interview

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared on Fox News, urging viewers to research crime statistics under Joe Biden's administration and compare them to Donald Trump's. #CNN #News

[@jeremyg2245]

I am not really sure how you can listen to Pete Buttigieg speak and come to the conclusion that "I cannot vote for that man because he is gay." His intellect is completely unmatched in politics right now.

[@alanwatterson2850]

Don't under estimate the closet bigots

[@TheWildlifeGallery388]

says a bro-loving gay man - doesn't count for a whole lot

[@TheAustrianPainter87]

No

[@tojin]

@@jeremyg2245 I agree 100% and I would vote for Pete with a heartbeat, but the sad truth is that he will likely not be chosen due to the sad obvious reason. Having non-white female as the President candidate was already a massive bold move and now democrat party will not risk further at this desperate time. I very much like to one day witness Pete to become the President in my lifetime.

[@DiamondBodyHealing]

wow. you really have to get out more. he's not an intellectual.

[@pendleton123]

I like how Pete routinely goes on Fox news and various outlets.

[@dianarobertson3478]

Because he's got nothing to be ashamed of!!!

[@wayne7725]

Pete kicks there as#.

[@francoisdubois80]

I can't believe they allowed him to reference his alternate set of actual facts.

[@Airbrushkid]

@@francoisdubois80 They know who the liars are!

[@nicktrump]

Fox is real news cnn is payed to say what the white house wants nothing more nothing less

[@MelodyBellStudio]

Pete Buttigieg may not bring a swing state, but he brings a lot of people who listen to Fox News. That’s a national audience!

[@davidh.9235]

Exactly...why get one state when you can get many people from many states...

[@John-g6x1h]

I don't know that you could actually bring any Fox "news" listeners. Those people are pretty thoroughly and incontrovertibly brainwashed.

[@paulkennedy8701]

​@@davidh.9235 Because if you "get" 2% of voters in Pennsylvania you probably get 19 electoral college votes. If you get 0.5% of voters in NY or CA or TX or FL or OH or IL or almost any state you probably get nothing new. You either already have that state or are too far behind to win it with just the extra votes that someone's broad national appeal might get you.

[@shedskin01]

@@paulkennedy8701 Following on that logic, why only limit it to 2% from Pennsylvania, when you could bring that 0.5% from Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, and every other swing state needed to win the race. You forgot to mention swing states, but Pete could have the same effect in those states too. After all, in those swing states races are won by a tiny margin, so a tiny margin makes the difference. Also those swing states have a lot of undecided Fox News voters that Pete could bring. So I’d say Pete’s appeal is much greater when he could bring not just a single state but many states!!

[@paulkennedy8701]

@@shedskin01 Yes, those are the calculations. Those may not be the numbers (2% and 0.5%), but they illustrate the point. Adding a small percentage in a key state _might_ be enough to swing that state, if it's the right state. Adding an even smaller percentage across many states probably won't swing any of them. Most are already yours or are out of reach. And even the close states are not close enough. Shapiro is very popular in the most important swing state. (Most important because it has the largest number of votes and because it is close to the tipping point.) He has demonstrated an ability to win big as governor (in PA), and he may appeal to similar voters in similar key states (MI, WI). Buttigieg hasn't won in any state. His strength should be his campaigning ability, but he is unlikely to bring many votes because of where he's from. (His state of origin is out of reach, and his new state doesn't have any particular affection for him, as far as we can see. He certainly hasn't demonstrated an ability to win in that state.)

[@chrisbrown2670]

Pete Buttigieg hàs been the only one who went on all networks and he has never failed to deliver! Pete is 100% a great communicator and he has earned the VP spot! Period! Harris-Buttigieg!

[@razerginn]

A woman and gay man? Keep dreaming!

[@jtm0071]

Are you insane?

[@andyr9654]

PETE BUTTEYEGEEK! is NOT what we need!

[@RedondoBeach2]

He would be better as President. Harris is unworthy of being the front runner.

[@sprinterx]

Harris in 2024 and 2028. Pete for VP in 2024 and 2028. Pete for President in 2032 and 2036. That should keep the Republicans out of the White House for a while.

[@trudyhopkins4049]

Pete Buttigieg would make a terrific VP. The man is brilliant, a gifted communicator with a razor sharp ability to cut through nonsense and propoganda to the heart of a matter like a skilled surgeon and do it with finesse.

[@smutnamezatka]

REPORTED crime went down - UNREPORTED is soaring, clowns. Even if, why for Biden/Kamala ever talk about bringing down crime then?? Try harder. #MAGA2024

[@troya3094]

I'm gd on that

[@TeutonicNordwind]

Only thing he's "skilled" at I bet is taking it in the mouth

[@JohnDoe-mx3vg]

You are funny to bad he can't cut through the B.S in his own party . Guess no Democrat other then Kamala wanted to run for president😅😅😅😅 were are all the Democrats that wanted to be president . Pete ran last election

[@theheadphonea-hole4133]

Most violent offenses remained elevated in 2023 compared to 2019, the year prior to the outbreak of COVID and the widespread social unrest of 2020. There were 18% more homicides in the study cities in 2023 than in 2019, and carjacking has spiked by 93% during that period.

[@davemathews7890]

Pete has more guts than anyone else in politics. They don't routinely appear on Fox News to face hostile interviewers. He does and he usually makes them look ridiculous in the process.

[@sonjagay4151]

They need to be invited by networks.

[@davemathews7890]

@IDontBuyIt50 And yet you still can't help but watch mainstream news so you have something to bitch about. Thank God you're the only smart one in a world of idiots too ignorant to appreciate your massive intellect.

[@JAKE-r3u]

Just a motor mouth like Trump. Look at his record as Sec of Transp.

[@davemathews7890]

@@JAKE-r3u Just curious: what's your problem with Pete? Let me guess, it begins with the letter "g."

[@JAKE-r3u]

@@davemathews7890I don't have any problem. He's a Q and that's his problem. Not mine.

[@sueinlove4772]

Pete Buttigieg is the closest thing to a superhero the Democratic Party has! He's definitely Harris' wisest VP pick. By far the best communicator, he refuses to be bullied by today's ill-willed Republicans -- without ever needing to raise his voice or resort to exaggeration. Buttigieg actually thrives in debates and interviews, and he always comes prepared with verified facts and figures, simple analogies, and quick responses -- even when he's being grilled by Congress or far-right news hosts. It's pure joy to watch him not only win his opponents over, but put THEM in on defence! After a solid education at Harvard (degrees in History and Literature) and as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford (Politics, Economics, and Philosophy), he became a highly paid management consultant at McKinsey & Co. and could be earning far more money than he does. But his devotion to our country led him to public service where he knew he could make a greater difference. And what a patriot! He served in our military as a Naval intelligence officer. His military experience and deep knowledge of history, economics, and politics uniquely position him to support Harris in international affairs. He entered politics as a transformational mayor of South Bend, Indiana, completely changing the trajectory of a crumbling city by investing in urban development and infrastructure, increasing its employment rate, and much more. His impressive accomplishments in the corporate world, as an intelligence officer in the Navy, as a transformative mayor, as a father, and within the Biden-Harris administration make him a more qualified VP than a person decades older. A Harris--Buttigieg ticket will be unbeatable and give Democrats the landslide victory they need to send Trump packing!

[@MrJameslascko]

@IDontBuyIt50 No one has to "lower the bar" for Pete... he graduated Harvard and was a Rhodes Scholar! He raises the bar for everyone and outshines them all! A GOOD MAN...

[@rhmayer1]

All that is true but not relevant! The ONLY thing that is relevant is the PRACTICAL REALITY that what Kamala Harris needs in a VP is someone that drives the voter turnout. She needs to pick someone that gets NON-voters to vote. The ONLY thing that matters at this point is VOTER TURNOUT. Democrats win when there is a large voter turnout. Republicans generally win when there is a low voter turnout. At this point that HAS to be our #1 focus. Kamala Harris is driving up and inspiring new voters. She needs a VP that helps drive up new voter turnout, as well. Reality is that the demographic that she is not driving up enough is white male voters. You have to set aside all the (very) impressive factors about Pete Buttigieg and ask, is he the best VP candidate to drive the most NON-voters to vote, particularly white male voters? And for that you have to ask if American is ready to vote for a (brilliant) gay President? (Which is what they consider when they vote for VP.) Keep in mind, what you and I think DOESN'T MATTER. We're going to vote blue and for Harris no matter WHO she chooses. So WE don't matter at this point. The focus HAS TO BE on the NON-voter and who THEY will vote for. Which VP candidate will help get the most NON-voters to vote? That's the ONLY question that matters. I don't know if Buttigieg, compared to some of the others being considered, provides the largest gain in new Democratic voters. My personal choice at the moment is for Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, with the astronaut background being the biggest magnate for undecided and non-voting white males. Simplistic? Yes. But practical. He's also a good orator - not as good as Buttigieg, but still above average. He can spit fire, and he also represents the Dem position on gun control since his wife was shot in the head and survived when she was a politician. And he might help us win the battleground state of Arizona. His policies - probably not better than Buttigieg's, but I DON'T CARE. The ONLY thing I care about is driving up new Democratic voters. Kelly complements Harris, where Buttigieg reinforces what Harris already has, regarding demographic appeal. My current thinking is that Kelly adds more new voters and expands the crucial voter turnout more than the other VP contenders.

[@renep2220]

I would love to see him as V.P but I heard he doesn't want the job. 1. He has infant twins and they are under 3yrs. It was something he and his partner wanted for years. He wants to wait until they are older and doesn't want to be far away from them. 2. He said he still has alot of work he wants to do with the infrastructure law that is supposed to get additional funding this year. I'm from Indiana so I ❤ him but he is young and knows what he wants. I BET he will end up as President one day.😊

[@LaLadybug2011]

@@renep2220And I hope to live to vote for him. I respect his dedication to his family and am grateful that he is in a position now to help us. Voting BLUE for Harris and whatever VP running mate she chooses.

[@renep2220]

@@LaLadybug2011 I am just glad Kamala has so many good choices to choose from. The Dems have really been helped by all the great quality Congressmen and Senators while the Republicons have nothing close to our quality picks. I'm an Independent , but have been voting Blue since President Carter, God Bless him. 🙏

[@fredericpicard9389]

Pete Buttigieg is the one person in government today that exudes honesty and sincerity. He is effective and gets things done for the people. Look at his record. I believe he is the perfect fit for the VP position.

[@cjsays19728]

there are other honest people

[@nadt5547]

Pete is "one of the honest people" in the government today.

[@bethhc]

And he’s a veteran as well!

[@bigbrotherisasob]

There's nothing honest about this LOSER

[@カスカディア国人]

He’s not the only one and he hasn’t been perfect, I can tell he’s improved, and he would likely tell you the same. Remember his job is to be a politician and get you to like him, and he’s been doing a great job at that the past few days, I liked what he said a lot, i think it would definitely help the democrats if they chose him for the VP, most Americans are in support of gay rights at least, and the Republicans using Pete being gay against him would backfire, he and his partner have children together, and exude some real family values, that will shine very loud to moderate Americans, and of course progressives aren’t going to be turned away from Pete for anything like that, and if he can keep the same style of messaging we’ve seen the last few days he won’t offend progressive or moderate sensibilities. We need to make a big focus of just how weird these far right people are and how unamerican they behave, it will be a unifying message because most people don’t want to lose the progress we’ve made to crazy people. I’m also very open to Tim Walz for VP, he has less name recognition but is very articulate and good at fighting against Republicans.

[@yl8535]

Someday (hopefully in the next 1-2 election cycles) Pete buttigieg will be on the ballot for president. I will be proud to vote for him. He’s the kind of country this country needs.

[@robinthomason2585]

The minute you suggest they look up the data they become angry, facts

[@GearsofCoss]

Why look up data when they have their god-king trump to tell them all what they need to think?

[@NickMilky]

Their conservatives not liberals so I doubt it

[@sppeders1]

"believe the science" "i'm not a biologist so i don't know what a woman is".... who is "they"?

[@instantmaxx]

nothing more the maga nuts hate more than actual facts

[@spacepunkx]

Most are too lazy to look at data beyond a quick google search honestly...

[@kfrerix9777]

Pete is so intelligent and well-spoken, how can we go wrong? He's exactly what we need and a nightmare for MAGA. 🇺🇸

[@JayDen-hr2se]

It’s bad optics to have a black woman presidential candidate and a GAY man as VP. It might turn swing voters off.

[@kfrerix9777]

​@@JayDen-hr2senah. We're good without the intolerant crowd. Let's just move forward, not concerned with that. It's the ONLY way to move forward.

[@abvevo6406]

​@@JayDen-hr2se It will 100% turn away people, even more than two women.

[@danielfilion3792]

A D.E.I. as a president and a GAY as VP how wonderfull that sound to finish of USA

[@xskrym]

Faux News fcuked around and found out!😂

[@jenniferlastella210]

Secretary Buttigieg would make a fine VP, but he would make a great Secretary of State.

[@annakingry9157]

It would give him the international chops he needs to be the President after 2 terms with Kamala!

[@sheenaadams6638]

Excellent choice for Secretary of State!

[@RedondoBeach2]

He would be a good President. Harris is a poor VP and would be worse as President. Failing upward is not a good plan. Not supportable.

[@m0j0b0ne]

My thoughts precisely. He would be far more useful there or at Defense or even heading up the Justice Department. If he's the future of the Democratic party, that kind of experience would make him truly formidable. VP is an important post, a vast responsibility, heartbeat from the Presidency, but it tends not to be a position of great influence-people already believe Kamala doesn't have enough experience at the national level.

[@judithmccartney1045]

❤

[@chriskelly6559]

Even if not Pete for VP, he'll be an important part of Kam's Administration.

[@smutnamezatka]

REPORTED crime went down - UNREPORTED is soaring, clowns. Even if, why for Biden/Kamala ever talk about bringing down crime then?? Try harder. #MAGA2024

[@ArizonaSquatch]

Secretary of State. He at least needs an upgrade.

[@Orange_Pear]

​@@ArizonaSquatch - I think that Secretary of State might ruin his career (and possible future presidency?) with everything that's going on in the Levant right now (Palestine/Israel). People would blame him for it (being the Secretary of State and all), but I do think that he would be good at diplomacy and international relations due to his eloquence and being well-spoken. Maybe it would be better to have him as the governor of Indiana just for now, or as some other cabinet member.

[@ToniRudi256]

Pete Buttigieg would make a terrific VP. The man is brilliant, a gifted communicator with a razor sharp ability to cut through nonsense and propoganda to the heart of a matter like a skilled surgeon and do it with finesse.

[@jtl-en4yx]

@@Orange_Pear Good!

[@oldscribe6153]

Yes, Harris should pick the Rhodes scholar, father of two, deeply compassionate, articulate, adroit statesman, and warzone experienced soldier.

[@sistersnake4629]

But for Secretary of State !

[@cjsays19728]

imagine how they will attack this man - imagine the homophobic nastiness . it will be so disgusting and T--P is disgusting enough. USA pls get rid of that man PLEASE

[@0_debt429]

@@sistersnake4629 No, for VP.

[@Aintnobodygottimetodomath]

I think you forgot the many languages he can speak haha...

[@strawberrycloud2807]

@@sistersnake4629wow. That’s a great idea, too.

[@mystemo1980]

Pete's been getting lots of traction on the news cycle lately and in a very positive light. He'd be the perfect pick

[@ICU1337]

Perfect pick, he is not, if you want the dems to win in 2024...

[@OslerWannabe]

My only fear is the Republicans would quickly abandon all restraint and make sexuality an issue. And even though many people have the intuition that homosexuality might be normal, very few understand why that might be. You're right- he is the ideal candidate, and would make an ideal President when his time came. For those curious how homosexuality could be possibly considered normal, I have posted it as a primary comment elsewhere here. It's a hill we're going to have to climb in the next few years. Good time to start.

[@JAKE-r3u]

Check out his record as Sec of Transp, all failures

[@mako9673]

Pete Buttigieg is an outstanding communicator and always comes armed with facts. I don't think you could chose a better VP. But I do understand the political calculus that can also paly a role. Politically though, I think an excellent communicator can beat others.

[@angiesniche]

Secretary of State not VP

[@narda1072]

@@angiesniche or chief of staff

[@spittinvenom9843]

Crime is down because it is unreported and a lot of crime that would have been labelled to crime has now been reduced to a misdemeanour if that, if you don’t prosecute, then there is no crime

[@whatwhat745]

Pete for VP, a direct communicator for the people. 💙

[@user-tb9lx1oz9n]

@@spittinvenom9843, and where EXACTLY did you get your nonsense from?

[@righthalfthetime-do4nt]

Wow he understands how to get the message out clear and concise.

[@smutnamezatka]

Except for REPORTED crime went down - UNREPORTED is soaring, clowns. Even if, why for Biden/Kamala ever talk about bringing down crime then?? Try harder. #MAGA2024

[@bethanyhealy4989]

But he is wrong. Do you feel safer? This is the scam by the left. They have their DA's who do not charge people who commit crime. They get away with it over and over again until they finally kill someone. Then we get to hear of all their past crimes they should have been in jail. Look up Newport Beach murder at mall.

[@eby2257]

Bootyjude doesn't know what the message is.

[@jcarle1001]

Pete slayed on Fox News. He doesn't hold back and knows the facts. Would love to see Harris/Buttigieg 24.

[@lisamay4376]

I could listen to Pete debate someone everyday of the week.

[@margaretdimick2096]

I hope Kamala picks him. He would destroy JD Vance in a debate.

[@annwood1837]

Hope Harris picks Pete for her running mate!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bethanyhealy4989]

I could watch him ride a bike all day but he only rides it a block at a time.

[@AmyThomasson-g1f]

He is so calm, cool, eloquent. Smart. Brings the facts to back up what he says. Plus he’s hot.

[@gailcarmack2954]

Pete's strength comes from knowing what he is talking about. He has the ability to anticipate the person's next move or question. And he is ready!! Extremely knowledgeable about policy.

[@Defcon1-VoteBiden]

The level of intelligence in Pete is breathtaking after hearing Trump incoherent dictator babble!!

[@robynmasters335]

Of the six shown, I would go for Pete in a heartbeat

[@bryan805]

@@robynmasters335 but he failed at being a small town mayor and Trans Sec, so what makes you think he’s qualified to be VP?

[@sheilaboston7051]

​@@bryan805trump failed as a president, so what makes you think he'd be a great pick, again?

[@markmierzejewski9534]

@@bryan805 You thought a game show host who is now a felon was good enough to be President and Americans have buyers remorse over Trump. Why not move on from Trump wait 4 years and find someone new?

[@lynemac2539]

​@@bryan805 He was great!

[@jaye4773]

Pete is my favorite as well, but rumor is they want a swing-state governor or congressional member to try and draw votes from said state, so they are leaning into like three very specific folks...

[@fauziatahiry-zw2oq]

Petr for VP is exactly what we need.

[@clownshoe4932]

Negative

[@twilde3754]

Pete is always the smartest person in the room!

[@kathleenmccarthy8418]

Listen! The part of the country that’s going to vote for Kamala are absolutely ready to vote for Pete.

[@MP-lq3xx]

You are right!

[@marvelcomiks8078]

The FBI cannot even hold down Hunter's laptop talk about their statistics...LOL. It is totally unreliable. Plus everyone knows the inflation is still high and unemployment rates are sky rocketing, yet it is all reported as 'very good'! LOOOL. Democrats are offended by everything but ashamed of nothing.

[@will_dikfit2975]

@@kathleenmccarthy8418 is he still breastfeeding those poor kids with his boyfriend?

[@kathleenmccarthy8418]

@@will_dikfit2975 your name says it all dik.

[@will_dikfit2975]

@kathleenmccarthy8418 ahhhh you poor delusional thing, the facts are bothering you?

[@johnrillo6758]

Pete is a beast. Very intelligent, and an incredible communicator. Trumpies have no chance this pit bull.

[@smutnamezatka]

REPORTED crime went down - UNREPORTED is soaring. Even if, why for Biden/Kamala ever talk about bringing down crime then?? Try harder. #MAGA2024

[@immobilien]

He gets on his knees alot..

[@nicolespiteri6273]

LOL.... You're joking. He is a mere Chihuahua.

[@chihuahuasrule1175]

Love Pete. He doesn't tolerate crap.

[@whatwhat745]

Pete already has great rapport with Kamala and we would be blessed to have him 2nd in line to the presidency!

[@smutnamezatka]

REPORTED crime went down - UNREPORTED is soaring. Even if, why for Biden/Kamala ever talk about bringing down crime then?? Try harder. #MAGA2024

[@Amelia-h5c]

He would be a GREAT VP!!! ❤️❤️

[@robhaltom]

He is so articulate and impressive!! PeteB is an exceptional defender of Harris and of our Democracy!

[@davidla1071]

I have always liked Pete since he first became secretary of transportation. Here is a gay man from Indiana, very conservative state with Mike Pence as VP, a mayor of South Bend where my son graduated from Notre Dame there, an articulate, well-read, intelligent, good looking, clean and polished manner, someone like they say in the old days that many mothers would love to have as their son in law, spoke intelligently whenever he was interviewed on TV, answered his interviewers' questions, and maintained his cool temperament no matter how much some tried to push him. This was going to be a boring election with Trump and Biden going at each other, but now that we have an Indian Asian American woman candidate, now that's historic, let just have some fun, don't you all agree? Trump and his flustered/loud mannerism believes he can just bullies his ways through this race, and his boring Vance guy need to face a dynamic duo like Harris and Buttigieg, so they can learn some manner. Buttigieg will send Vance back to the last century where he belongs. And Kamala, she has some tricks up her sleeves, and is ready to prosecute Trump like she did those criminals back in the days that she was AG of the state of California. More fireworks ahead, promised.

[@katrinaoliver4167]

I think Harris and Buttegeig are stellar, but at the very least the contrast between them representing the United States to the world, and the likes of the embarrassment that would be Trump/Vance, is a huge improvement

[@Briskwarrior]

Pete Buttigieg would make an amazing VP pick. Full stop. He is supremely qualified, an eloquent speaker and full of integrity.

[@theheadphonea-hole4133]

@@Briskwarrior How is he qualified at all?

[@rooster1012]

No we need a VP with favorable name recognition that is currently holding office in a swing state, it is independent voters that win elections not party members.

[@Tubalcain422]

Plus he is gay. 🌈

[@_gokceada]

@@theheadphonea-hole4133 have you heard how fucking smart he is? even if you dont agree with him politcally, he is wicked qualified. Military, politics, insane

[@theheadphonea-hole4133]

@@_gokceada Smart at what ? Horrible mayor and MIA at his current job.

[@Jean-kp6cu]

Yes, Go Pete! He's aggressive. Just what is needed.

[@johndowner2196]

Watched that interview. Fox Host couldn't handle the truth and facts.👍

[@smutnamezatka]

Well, REPORTED crime went down - UNREPORTED is soaring. Even if, why for Biden/Kamala ever talk about bringing down crime then?? Try harder. #MAGA2024

[@ianreed9571]

Like the saying goes- To anger a democrat, you tell them a lie. To anger a republican, you tell them the truth.

[@HH-jg4ju]

I like that 😂

[@dikjones-tb2xy]

nah its the exact opposite 🤣

[@tojin]

THIS 💯

[@kylewubz8713]

@@dikjones-tb2xy🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@lynemac2539]

​@@dikjones-tb2xy Right, Boris.

[@DescmondBell]

Pete is amazing…doesn’t get frazzled at all. She couldn’t handle him on Fox at all. He spoke circles around her.

[@TaintedBlood30]

It would be so cool to see a Harris/Buttigieg ticket. So, so cool.

[@sandra47958]

Pete being the best like he does. He is so talented at doing this without all the screaming and yelling and gets to the point. Vote 💙🗽⚖️🇺🇸💙

[@Howdydoody-pw2ss]

Pete is not scared to go anywhere anytime to tell it like it is!!! He would make a great VP candidate, but not sure the general public is ready for both a mixed race woman and a gay man at the top of the ticket. Too much at stake to make that choice. He would definitely be a choice for a top cabinet position in hopes of eventually leading to President or VP. I would without hesitation vote for a Harris/Buttigieg ticket now! 💙 💙 💙 💪 💪 💪 🌊 🌊 🌊!!!

[@libbycollins9349]

Mr Buttigieg enhances any role he takes on to serve. So many good choices for VP!

[@lawoflift1]

LOL...and how did Peter BUTT-PLUG enhance Hawaii, the FSK bridge or East Palestine, OH? I will wait.

[@lyxsm]

@@lawoflift1 You really thought you did something there, huh?

[@PerryPerfectPerson]

I want him as VP so he can then be POTUS

[@user-tb9lx1oz9n]

@@lawoflift1, "butt- plug"? Sorry, Mr. Lowlife. This discussion is for adults.

[@alimos76harrington62]

It is so ridiculous that Pete being gay is actually an issue. I get that it is for some but its just so dumb when you have someone as smart, articulate, back ground in military intelligence, has kids (tick in the box for Vance) as Pete that people think his sexuality is more important than being qualified

[@PaulieTan]

It is Trump his followers n the Christians following Trump n the Evangelical Southern Baptist Catholics Religious Organizations who are against Pete n the issue on abortion rights they are like the Pharisee so self righteous as if there are not all sinners they look at Trump as their Messiah who is the anti Christ so very scary!

[@tan5taafl]

I find it kind of amazing that it isn’t a bigger part of their discussion. Not that it should be, but there’s plenty of precedent. I think it speaks to his quality. That, without trying, he removes a person’s orientation as a non-factor. Much like hetero politicians aren’t constantly having to address it.

[@jenniferg7432]

"...on the attack?!?" He's "...on the truth!" They don't know what truth sounds like!!!

[@bethanyhealy4989]

But the numbers he states are just wrong. He is a cheap flim flam man.

[@eby2257]

The truth is, five days after Kacklin Kammy visited Russia, Putin invaded Ukraine. Putin wasn't impressed. Now a video is showing Kacklin Kammy dancing with a drag queen!!!! Doesn't really show the world a strong leader, Whoopi.

[@jtm0071]

Hes an incompetent nit wit.

[@DumboKnudsen]

True, No cap just fax no printer

[@griffinsummoner]

Not a personal attack, like you'd see on the right, they just mean being offensive (as opposed to defensive) politically, by going after Trump's record and not JUST defending Biden/Harris' record by quoting current stats, which could be hand-waved by the commentator, but with a direct compare/contrast that is a lot harder to dismiss.

[@rebeccagolden7167]

Pete for VP 💙💙💙💙

[@jillhansinger4095]

The democrats should take a look at the American voters comments on these posts… we want Pete Buttigieg ..stop under estimating the American public…we see Secretary Buttigieg …we have seen him go after lies and misinformation…we see him constantly fighting for us…what are the other possible nominees doing?

[@dvdmpastorwalker]

YES! I agree 100%! Pete is the best VP candidate!

[@saauuccEE]

Mark Kelly is also an excellent choice

[@bethanyhealy4989]

Lots of fools being conned by these idiots. Those numbers mean nothing.

[@ObakuZenCenterUSA]

How did he fight when he did absolutely nothing about trains derailing and spilling toxic chemicals, poisoning communities? Oh that's right, he did nothing except talk.

[@bethanyhealy4989]

@@ObakuZenCenterUSA He looked pretty funny when he finally got to the site a month or two later

[@medusagorgon9]

LOL Saw that! Pete completely shut her down, and then told anyone watching to research what he was saying. And honestly that needs to be said more! Stop repeating back and forth what someone else as said! Take the time to actually research the truth yourself. Life is too short to remain ignorant.

[@keritrimble5824]

Pete for VP! 💙💙💙

[@brandona4353]

They keep deleting my comments. Why do you guys push carbon tax on the poor, while destroying the amazon?

[@IvanRossS]

Vote "Keri" for her deportation, she hate America and should not live here. ❤❤

[@mlmoreno75]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattsmelley5569]

Pete is damn good..

[@brandona4353]

@keritrimble5824 keep deleting it. You force carbon tax on poor while destroying the amazon

[@hummersd]

Another CNN interview a panel member said it best -- the swing states pulling away a Dem would be risky as it may turn the replacement to the GOP. Pete may not give a swing state, but he's the best communicator, a fantastic pick as VP, and could potentially be President. Go Pete!

[@troylawson1902]

The same ones hating on him being gay are the same ones confused about what they are.

[@janncoons7445]

Wow that was great and so true

[@johnheaney3349]

I don’t like the idea of removing a person already elected to an important office to gamble on delivering a state for the president as a VP candidate. That hardly ever works. Pete is a cabinet member and can be replaced, but would be an amazing VP candidate. He would also be a on a path to be US President in 8 years.

[@RMGarabedian]

Yes to this--we should leave all these Dem officeholders in place--Dems holding those seats in next cycles is NO guarantee. Buttigieg is more of a free agent _ he's the BEST possible VP-attack-dog.

[@kerri2604]

Agree 💯! I really hope she goes with Pete!

[@chazharris]

Exactly. Dare to be unburdened by what has been America!

[@eugeniocorpuz8338]

I agree. Leave Democratic governors and Senators where they are. Pete is the best pick since Kamala Harris can appoint another Transportation Secretary.

[@jsmariani4180]

It's possible, unfortunately, that he might be on the path to US President in 4 years.

[@luann7624]

I SOOOOOO love Pete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@freebirdseed]

Fox News might never invite Pete Buttigieg back on the air, after suddenly, without warning, exposing their audience to a fact, like that.

[@bethanyhealy4989]

It's not reality however. With so many of these crazed DA's out there who refuse to jail anyone of course the numbers are going to go down. Do you feel safer these days? I have noticed in the last two years or so violent crimes happening in places that you never heard of them happening before.

[@jamesbell1613]

Exactly!! Pete's argument is meaningless. Crime is out of control, but not reported as such.

[@Parlepape]

​@@jamesbell1613How do you know crime is out of control if there's no data backing that assertion up?

[@bethanyhealy4989]

@@jamesbell1613 When you go outside and see it for yourself and see locally that crime I mean violent crime is happening even in places it wasn't there before we got a problem. The numbers he states from are worthless.

[@MP-lq3xx]

remember when a Fox audience gave him a standing ovation one time?

[@joehank413]

Sec. Pete is the best VP. Great communicator. Calm. Clear. Warm. He's got the charisma and the brain.

[@erikreuterskiold5996]

Pete is a beast. He can go from folksy and likeable to drawing blood in 2 seconds, even when on Fox.

[@KT3E]

Hell no!

[@duckid73]

Only problem with Pete is he isn't in a battle ground state. If he was then he would be a clear choice. It will most likely be Mark Kelly or Josh Shapiro.

[@joshuabeemer4062]

If "charisma" means "wormy little liar," you're spot on....

[@iamanamerican7936]

PB great? He's a bold faced liar, the president just got shot at...... Yep crime's down, first presidential association in over 40 years!

[@Laura-i2r9r]

Doesn’t matter about Buttigieg ‘s Choice or preference in a Relationship . This is 2024 not the 1980s or “ The Dark Ages !! Who Cares about his Preferences!!!!! He’s a Very Smart Educated Man who knows about what he speaks !! He has been on most of the Networks Political programs and hitting his talking points out of the Ballpark . Especially when it comes to idiot JD Vance who is nothing at all like he is in 2016 Hillbilly Elegy !! Total 180 degrees into the black abyss of MAGA Politics !!

[@dr.g3860]

I agree. He does have 2 characteristics that are traditionally electoral negatives; he has a strange, non-Anglo family name and he's of short stature (there's a lot of unacknowledged "height supremacy" in US presidential politics). On the other hand, he wouldn't be towering above the president when standing next to her, which could also be a negative in this case. I'm sure VP Harris will make a wise choice, though, and I support the Harris/tba ticket 100%.

[@judyharragin5145]

Lobbying means thieving just like Aipac isreel lobbyist in Washington

[@bethanyhealy4989]

He reminds me of Newsom. A cheap con man who don't tell you the whole story. Rape is up by 27% and property crime is up like 300% and most of them are not even reported because the cops won't come anyways. As far as violent cries they seem to be done by people who should have been in jail already.

[@Laura-i2r9r]

@@bethanyhealy4989 You are Soooo Wrong !! You are out of touch with the facts and reality. This is in your opinion and clearly fixated in your thinking. Very WRONG!? 😑

[@annwood1837]

Agree 100%

[@kymbartley8104]

We are not going back. I'm so excited to vote for this intelligent, kind, and vibrant woman. GO KAMALA!!!

[@ogbillity]

Pete for Secretary of State.

[@Thomas_Paine2U_fascinista]

now you're talking SoS 2024-2032 Pete/AOC 2032-2040

[@DiamondBodyHealing]

are you serious? the man knows nothing about other cultures or foreign policy.

[@MultisportOfficial]

He wouldn't do it. Too much travel for someone with two small children. Now, how about press secretary?

[@ogbillity]

@@MultisportOfficial come one man. that is too low for Pete.

[@ogbillity]

He speaks many languages. He is a veteran and an excellent communicator.

[@aliciah7508]

Pete Buttegieg is so eloquent and professional. It’s refreshing to see that it’s possible in politics.

[@ansoniamartin3024]

This was a good one

[@pennystout2285]

Kamala Please make sure Pete Buttigieg is a member of your Cabinet!❤😊

[@richardmiller2754]

Pete would make a great Secretary of State!

[@clayton7220]

Yea another idiot like blinken maybe he should fake a Russia disinfo letter for dems

[@MAC-op5fc]

"We invite that" - how about just telling the truth, FOX News? Crazy crazy crazy. Love Pete's fearlessness and intelligence.

[@bethanyhealy4989]

Think MSNBC tells the truth? It was funny watching you guys after it was proven Joe is senile. Fox has been saying it for two years because it's been true. Fox told us the laptop was real while you guys keep saying it's a russian plant. I would accept that both channels tell a fib here and there but to point fingers at just one side is just wrong. But then again I'm not brainwashed.

[@itdock]

Pete would destroy me on issues, and we're on the same side. Democratic ideas are sometimes complex. Pete explains them plainly in a way the public can immediately relate to.

[@dipperjc]

I'm actually rethinking Pete as VP. The truth is, with the qualifications he brings to the table, the real place he belongs for the next four years is as Secretary of State.

[@gordkao]

What's the best position for Pet and how can we help to get him there?! He's an asset!!

[@ArizonaSquatch]

Homophobic

[@Orange_Pear]

POTUS 2032! After Harris' second term, of course!

[@gordkao]

@@Orange_Pear Yes, so VP now and then POTUS 2032!!

[@bethanyhealy4989]

@@gordkao I highly doubt we would have a country if they were the leaders of it. We would go bankrupt.

[@gordkao]

@@bethanyhealy4989 Shouldn't we already be?! Biden has been POTUS for almost 4 years now.

[@joellamkins7847]

Pete Buttigieg is the man!

[@mgsschuback1004]

He is telling the truth! And facing you with it!

[@douglaspulaski9491]

This is the ticket Harris and Buttigieg. You want exposure and be all over the world not just in America. This ticket is a PR blitz. This will force people of all kinds to tune in and listen to Pete and they will be just as inspired and blown away as I have been. A true page turner of the past and the future for all Americans!

[@zivaztian]

that would be great but i think its too risky and wont happen unfortunately

[@rodneydickson784]

​@@zivaztianI agree. Much respect for Buttigieg, but too much "liberal optics" for this election. I think she needs the astronaut from Arizona.

[@RMGarabedian]

Agree with this: BOLD +EXCITING ticket if HARRIS-BUTTIGIEG and even indeps +GOPers who then pay attention to Pete because of the publicity will be won over by his intellect +demeanor +persuasiveness. He's sensible, moderate, but also progressive--a good political package.

[@douglaspulaski9491]

@@zivaztianI understand but if you are going to go all in then do it big. There is no other candidate that would get people talking more than Buttigieg. Let’s face he is the best at delivering a message and getting people to come together. In his election he won Iowa…

[@douglaspulaski9491]

@@RMGarabedianexactly everyone is like that’s to risky… I don’t want to hear that if a 34 convicted felon and rapist can run for election then why can’t this ticket sell? Way better optics with no skeleton in the closet.

[@anneeddy1698]

Secretary Pete is great! Fox should continue to have on people who tell the truth instead of paid liars.

[@bethanyhealy4989]

I wonder why msnbc don't have that on their channel?

[@lancedom6349]

Please let him get the nomination!

[@dredre2409]

Bakari, 😂 that ending was fantastic

[@coreywright33]

I completely agree.

[@cashaeleatemla]

According to the latest quarterly statistics released in June by the FBI known as the Uniform Crime Report, the rate of violent and property crimes dropped in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. The murder rate fell by 26.4 percent, reported rapes decreased by 25.7 percent, robberies fell by 17.8 percent, aggravated assault fell by 12.5 percent, and the overall violent crime rate went down by 15.2 percent.

[@xskrym]

Show them the receipts!

[@dikjones-tb2xy]

democrat don't prosecute criminals anymore

[@nicolemiller8314]

@@xskrym why is it that average ordinary people are complaining of crime going up? Only an idiot is going to believe this guy.

[@nicolemiller8314]

@@xskrym gaslighting

[@lynemac2539]

​@@dikjones-tb2xy Wanna bet? Stick around!

[@nikk4]

Would love to see Pete there. Earned it, all-around incredible. Who cares who you love? Let’s vote based on merits. #meritocracy

[@donaldesmith1]

Could you imagine Pete and JD in a debate? Pete would destroy him.

[@TeresaHenriques-j1r]

If Pete was choosen let me live long enough to see it!

[@Donkor640]

Our country hasn’t proven to be emotionally mature enough for a woman president, I seriously doubt they would take a black woman and a gay man. Hopefully we can get over this first hurdle and prove that the sky isn’t falling and then progress to Pete for POTUS. We are a nation playing tug of war with one side trying to reverse time and recreate the 20th century and the other side try to push forward to bigger and better things.

[@randallthomas5207]

Perhaps, the last eight years has caused the uncommitted voters, to stop and take a hard look at the country and themselves. The hard right MAGA crowd is what it is. But that crowd has caused a lot of introspection among the independents, and many of them are becoming more liberal in their views.

[@PerryPerfectPerson]

I think Dems are mature enough. The electoral college just has to work out. We have to get enough states.

[@jamesonmagnus]

I just made a simular comment on someone else's comment. I completely agree. It's too much for one ticket. I think Sec. Pete is positioned to make a run in the future and win as President but now is not that time.

[@someonlinepersona]

@@PerryPerfectPerson The electoral college is outdated and should be abolished. Five out of nine current Supreme Court justices were appointed by a president who lost the popular vote. A ranked choice popular vote would be much more representative of the people's will.

[@ObakuZenCenterUSA]

What century are you living in?

[@sprinterx]

Harris for President in 2024 and 2028. Pete for VP in 2024 and 2028. Pete for President in 2032 and 2036. That should keep the Republicans out of the White House for a while.

[@JacobMoretti-NotABot]

YES, go on fox and at least put the idea in their heads that they’re not seeing the whole story.

[@harryfarber6435]

Rumor has it that Pete put a nicotine patch on his yietza and is down to 2 butts a day

[@k3mikal]

​@@harryfarber6435 I bet you're the smartest guy in your trailer park

[@jackn8458]

@@harryfarber6435You don’t have anything of substance so you just go for the gay joke. No wonder most people think magas are losers.

[@Tony-md7dk]

Only democrats could sit here after four years of being lied to about Biden and trump and think other people aren't getting the whole story.

[@nicolemiller8314]

People see their daily reality. The average person in America has definitely seen crime Go up. anyone else who says otherwise is clueless. Like this stupid politician and most of the others, they’re clueless and playing people for fools.

[@TheOlandex]

I like Harris / Walz personally. But I gotta say, Secretary Pete is amazing! He is possibly the smartest person in the entire administration, he is a fantastic communicator, he's easy to listen to and very genuine and believable. His problem, of course, is that he alienates a significant portion of the population that just cannot accept, let alone embrace gay marriage. That's the hard fact. Americans tend to elect celebrities because they want an image of a person that fits with their egos. Substance very often takes 2nd place, and in a presidential election that's the end of the road.

[@Mortthemoose]

I don't think it's him alienating voters. It's the other way around. MAGA voters alienate soooo many people....HATE is built into them, whether from background or so-called "christianity". They don't accept ANYONE that might have different views to them, even if that person would benefit them!

[@ReviewBoard-uy5nv]

Who is Walz? Nobody knows except those in his state because he is too chicken to go in front of national media like Pete, AOC, Katie Porter or Elizabeth Warren. If we want change in this country, we need gladiators, not mice

[@ArizonaSquatch]

😆 he's a former teacher. He's an accomplished Governor who sent the national guard out in 2020, not Trump. He's great for blue collar workers. Sure he's no Shapiro or Cooper. But he's a Midwesterner who could help carry those states.

[@tan5taafl]

Ironically one of Pete’s downsides is the far left’s toxicity towards him. He’s viewed as fake and a corp stooge. But it is what it is.

[@douglasarcher9544]

You are right, many people still have a big problem with gays. How many of them would EVER vote for Kamala no matter who she chooses for VP? Might as well energize all of the popualtion that supported Gay Marriage. Be good to 'trigger' the MAGA and make them get mean, to motivate voters to turn out. They are already going full racist and misogynistic on Kamala, so lean into it.

[@NITE_SHIFTING]

I hope Pete gets it.

[@seawarddigitalmediagroup3808]

Besides Pete, I literally don't know any of the other potentials. I never hear anything about them, I don't see anything they do.

[@normanduke8855]

That is a crucial point. At this late date, she can not run with an unknown. She must have someone who can headline a rally or fundraiser solo unlike Vance who must appear with Trump.

[@aandrus2169]

Harris and Buttegieg would be UNSTOPPABLE!!!! 🎉❤

[@catherinewilliams9680]

Sen Kelly needs to keep his seat in the senate. And Gov Shapiro is a first term governor who needs to prove his governing bonifides.

[@TheSnoopy1750]

The AZ governor is a Dem and she would select Kelly's replacement.

[@Sir1626]

I don’t get why Fox News keeps having Pete on. He keeps making them look like fools.

[@jackiesherman2939]

good question.. 🙂

[@Lovemychewy]

Please let it be Pete BUTTIGIEG 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉awesome pick!

[@happyfunjenn]

@CNN That's one thing Dems need to work on. Yes the ACTUAL economy is doing well BUT you still need to address the vibes. And the vibes are that nearly everyone is broke. They should be pivoting to corporate greed and wages as opposed to EVER bringing up the stock market.

[@parrotlover9035]

They tossed Bernie aside, remember? The dem party is as pro-corporation as the repugs.

[@ccmjj9770]

Pete is every single thing we need in a VP and someday a President.

[@litaa.6462]

I LOVE PETE!!!!

[@darrienlarry8073]

We would love to hear Barkarie more.

[@TT-qo9dv]

Voting Blue to save our democracy 💙🇺🇸

[@pennieottawa5151]

Pete for VEEP 🎉. Best communicator, veteran, family man and brilliant and charismatic. We’re ready!

[@Kevin_geekgineering]

Pete has my vote as any position in government , he can crush trump supporters like a cake

[@FS-ph6oe]

Pete Buttigieg or Adam Kinzinger for VP. Buttigieg is always well prepared. Kinzinger is pretty brave to stand against his own party and could siphon off Republicans for Harris. Both amazing choices.

[@claredennis-gregory2032]

This is the most inexperienced incompetent person that they're considering he's a good Tucker I'll give him that

[@aliverbirduponmychest3055]

All the Democrats need to do is launch TV ads showing clips of all the women who have had to endure horror medical issues and life threatening issues because of abortion bans and end the ads with Trump standing telling everyone how proud he is for ending Roe v Wade with a caption saying Trump is proud he did this to you!!

[@GoldenbanjoDJ]

Yes all 3 of them

[@TheUMIA]

The states have the power. Not sure how that's a bad thing. Besides, what states have outlawed abortion?

[@auburnt2009]

good idea!

[@medddor7546]

Don’t forget the elephant in the room, Secretary Pete could really deliver by roping in the all important LGBTQ demographic.

[@Lv-nq9qz]

As a member of the LGBT+ community, I agree, he would make an excellent representative for us. However, or community is small, and shouldn't be counted on entirely to swing the vote. We'll need a brand variety of support to win in November. I do think he would make a great VP though

[@chazharris]

@@Lv-nq9qzqueer people and Black women are two of the most powerful organising groups though. They know how to get shit done and will be activated by having representation on the ticket. I don’t see a downside. He polls through the roof with independents.

[@walterpierce6061]

Pete is great. He would be a really good VP candidate.

[@bettyannewilkinson8686]

Really stop it she was not in charge of the border.

[@TheLastZeekasaur]

😂 fox news saying to their audience that they are welcome to look up the facts, yet fox news doesn't.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

She said that very quietly. Almost a whisper. Vote Kamala/Blue. FREEDOM

[@everardoanguiano7172]

I mean, CNN is true? Really lol

[@jakezeier964]

you literally are saying that when CNN is rated the least truthful station in america.....

[@Tony-md7dk]

Ikr. Tell me more how you thought Biden was super sharp and how you believed kamaha when she said it.

[@user-tb9lx1oz9n]

@@everardoanguiano7172 CNN, unlike FOX, did not lose a lawsuit costing hundreds of millions of dollars for their lies.

[@geofflewis8599]

Pete for VP!

[@candicewarriner5966]

Minnesota dude looks older. We’re sick of old men!

[@terrencekane8203]

Prosecutor vs Convicted Felon It's like Godzilla vs Bambi Kamala Harris 2024!!! 💙💙💙

[@luckypupito1344]

"rigged" convictions and most people are smart enough to realize that

[@IvanRossS]

Another delusional person who lives in another dimension... shame on you... you should just move out America...

[@lynemac2539]

​@@luckypupito1344 No, Boris, but nice try.

[@MultisportOfficial]

That's an insult to Bambi!

[@Steve13lb12oz]

Godzilla loses every time.

[@mkate1947]

I went to his town hall and when he ran in 2020 and PETE WILL ALWAYS be my pick bcus he is a great communicator, scholar, veteran, everything.

[@TeresaHenriques-j1r]

Voted for Pete in the primaries & hope to see him in my life time be President!💙