Hear Buttigieg’s response to Vance’s criticism of childless Democrats

Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg who was speaking to CNN in his personal capacity, responded to past comments from JD Vance about people who don’t have children working in the government in an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. #CNN #news
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[@jaybleu6169]

As a father of 4, the idea that people who don't have children "don't have a stake" in the country is insane.

[@workingmamma5342]

True. We're all called to care for someone, one way or another, be it a child or an elderly parent.

[@TamaraOHearn]

Agree, and I have twins who are now grown and love my pets like they are kids. So I have kids AND am a cat/dog lady:)

[@Smelltheflowers1413]

You totally missed his point! He was speaking about the anti-family, anti-American woke nut jobs running this country!

[@johnclaeys376]

As a matter of fact, it’s better for our climate change challenges.

[@bimmebeau]

Especially since the childless pay for public schools for other people's kids. Without education everyone suffers because adults then don't have the skills needed to support themselves and this in turn results in an increase in crime and societal costs.

[@ahumanbeing812]

"Childless cat ladies"? As a single woman with no kid, I am genuinely offended by that phrase. Here is the point: A "childless cat lady" who pays taxes and takes care of her affairs inside and outside of the house is more useful for this country than a heartless, soulless, senseless and mindless politician who's got nothing but a mouth.

[@grahammorgan3858]

But he's a great golfer too.😮😅

[@JennyLouLou]

Well said 👏

[@sundaytalk2459]

Preach...

[@connordepetro3023]

I’m sorry that’s offended you, from Australia. I wish Republican/Trumpian women in the US will finally wake up to the disgusting sexism and carelessness from that ticket.

[@Catlady916]

❤❤

[@tebohewane7092]

As a republican, I'm voting 💙. Such an attack is beyond politics. I think they've lost the last bit of humanity they had in them. Absolutely disgusting.

[@Zsuzsi-eu3pd]

I am neither a Republican, nor a Democrat. There is a lot I disagree on when it comes to these limited choices but at least it is very evident which party and candidates are less competent. Just look at this interview. Some people like Pete communicate without any hate and still manage to get their point across. This is smarter communication instead of repeating everything multiple times and using simple sentences on purpose to appeal to a broader audience. Listen to various politicians from both parties. The difference has never been so significant. I remember when both Republicans and Democrats communicated without demagogy.

[@shannonschaerer1010]

Absolutely disgusting. I can ABSOLUTELY agree with THAT!!

[@maryrussell-martinez8775]

I applaud you. It takes a lot of integrity, courage, and wisdom to discern the difference between hatred and rational common sense thinking

[@jbriggsstuff]

​@Zsuzsi-eu3pd I too am neither republican nor democrat and I 100% agree with everything you said.

[@EdBenji]

Poor snowflake!

[@arctother5176]

Buttigieg is a straight up orator. The way he puts sentences together represents the kind of mind we need in government.

[@abrahamdabo2576]

Damn right!!!

[@DaTimmeh]

He speaks like a true politician. Not the walking moneybag politicians running rampant today. I hope he wants to and does run for president in the future, and wins. Would be a sight to see.

[@mennobults6464]

Absolutely. Love and greetz from The Netherlands.

[@HansdeVriesHK]

I only started appreciating him recently. I'm still cross that he let himself, with the rest of the clowns, be used by the DNC to boycot Bernie. He stepped out of the last race, threw the one that would have been "okay" with homosexuality before he was even born and endorsed plagiarist Joe Biden. Nelson Mandela, really? He got a nice job in return. DNC doesn't listen, they govern.

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

@@DaTimmeh I'd definitely vote for him.

[@charlotteknutsen7262]

Whether a person decides to remain childless is up to the people, NOT the government!!

[@DonesdeMotivacion]

fine... not at accomplishment BTW,

[@jknowstheway1462]

Hence Roe vs Wade was overturned ;)

[@Foxie770]

Yes, if you don’t want children become a priest or a nun.

[@ReflectingMoon]

@@Foxie770 or be whatever we want rather than breeders for slaves

[@Yes-cj6pw]

​@@Foxie770no. Go cry about it

[@glitteryroses]

He's so eloquent and objective.🎉 No sensationalist rhetoric. No insults. No waffling. Just clear expression of points.✨

[@pineywoodslawandcrime]

He’s the best!! 💙💙💙

[@tomobedlam297]

Listen carefully to what he has to say. It's pure unadulterated waffle. 🥱

[@pineywoodslawandcrime]

@@tomobedlam297 I disagree. But that’s the beauty of our country!! 💙

[@cinziam457]

That's DEMS overall. I can practically pick out a Republican before they utter a word.

[@judithclarke6351]

I said that the first time I heard him speak…a decent human being.

[@utxex97]

I want to see Buttigieg take on Vance in a debate. He'd wipe the floor with him.

[@davidharris1050]

Watch Vance deflect that! The show's really going to go on now.

[@robertclark6992]

He needs to be on the ticket. He is the most competent speaker and he goes on Fox as a happy warrior.

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

Much as I LOVE Pete, and want to see him in the White House someday, this is not the right ticket

[@M0J0-RL236]

He wouldn't be a good addition on the ticket. For a lot of people he still is just an elite McKinsey guy. Need someone a bit more "salt of the earth" imo

[@Wheatie79]

@@sharonannelarkin9534 I love Pete, and agree, and it's only because he's gay. I'm not homophobic in the slightest but I don't think America can handle the Harris change plus a gay VP right now. I think Kelly would be a great anchor for her. But Pete should absolutely be a part of her cabinet in some capacity. A "Sorry dude, but you rip too much republican ass to keep you from that, I need you as my Secretary of GTFO for these fucks." kind of position. I still have his Vets for Pete button pinned to the visor of my truck, and will, in an instant, vote for him again should he run, but this isn't the ticket, and I think he knows that as well.

[@Juancantor76]

Buttigieg is an utterly brilliant communicator! Clear, concise….truly masterful!

[@bleak83]

Must be all that breast milk

[@markkasprzyk3287]

So when he was on maternity leave no one knew he was even out of office! Real communicator!

[@android12921]

​@@markkasprzyk3287: jealous much?

[@android12921]

He will be the best VP pick.

[@bernadettehanson4751]

​@@android12921💙💙💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@MrPotsy81]

So, I am a woman who was medically unable to have children. Thanks J D Vance. You're a gem. I am a teacher and have had thousands of children. Many of whom I still hear from. Go fly a kite. Trying not to curse.😁

[@peterphan227]

In Vance's America, you are a second class citizen.

[@janswimwild]

Curse away, you are entitled to. You are a mama bear to many children and by no one’s definition are you not.

[@ramunebradfordtake2710]

I'm glad you brought back Go Fly A Kite. 😊

[@roraimakanar935]

The filthy mouth many GOP have tells how low their class is. You cannot buy class with money. Sorry Vance, MTG, Gaetz, and many others. They give many Americans from where they come from a bad name. They should realize this!

[@Icarus_II]

At this point, any female teacher in this country that votes for Trump is a traitor to her gender.

[@karami8844]

If more people were honest about not wanting children, there wouldn’t be so many abused and abandoned kids in this world.

[@robinantonio8870]

Like Trump himself

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

And gangs!!

[@tiffanystrand4423]

Republicans don’t care about that… they don’t care about the millions of children that are HERE… they care about control… full stop.

[@halleluyah757]

and had the freedom of choice as far as preventing pregnancy

[@JenShea]

So well said!

[@SH-th4wy]

"Chaos is his oxygen". That is a line to remember. Pete Buttigieg is such a good speaker and a good person! I really hope he follows Kamala into the white house 4 or 8 years from now!

[@judithclarke6351]

I loved him the 1st moment I heard him speak. Unfortunately he won’t help bring home the ticket. She needs the swing states. Shapiro would do that with PA.

[@SH-th4wy]

@@judithclarke6351 I agree that Pete is not the one for this race. But he is a very good politician/human being!

[@shooterjenkins7089]

I think Pete Buttigieg would make a great Secretary of State. He's young, articulate, well spoken and clearly a bright individual.

[@jordanwilliamson2683]

It really is!

[@johnsonrj74]

Buttigieg is so competent. Didn't dodge a question, always gave a compelling answer

[@cosmiccowboy7764]

Transportation went to shite when pete was handed the job . He’s terrible and very racists

[@Mark-c8q7p]

@@cosmiccowboy7764lies propaganda

[@TaylorBradford-i8k]

Yeah, but can't fix a pothole to save his life!

[@markmarkplace]

@@cosmiccowboy7764

[@Chiquitintin0911]

@@cosmiccowboy7764stupid comment

[@shamrock4500]

My Aunt could not have children due to her first husband tossing her down the stairs when she was pregnant. She and her second husband tried for years, they loved children and donated their time to Boys and Girls clubs until they passed away. They also donated a large sum of money to those clubs. So not everyone can be a parent, but they do help to shape the next generations.

[@barbarastrayhorn4667]

So sorry she had to endure that. My grandmother was abused too. Her husband had more subtle ways of trying to get her to miscarry. Staying in a marriage for the children or family or society is just cruel.

[@ChrisSharpe-ug3kt]

That is your family problems..yall are baby killers

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@barbarastrayhorn4667 Regarding your last sentence, that is what Vance thinks women should do!

[@reneewatson9861]

My heart goes out to you All 💖

[@TheTam0613]

I'm so very sorry to hear that your Aunt was assaulted by her 1st husband so ruthlessly. It makes me sick. Not everyone can/want/are able to be biological parents. Yet all good people can lend their time, money, and love to children. That is necessary in this world. Caring for the younger generations is a cause we all should hope to contribute to, regardless of what that looks like. Your family knows that, as do most good people. Thank you (and her) for setting a beautiful precedent as to how we should cherish ALL children.

[@absiol3588]

Not everyone Can have Kids! Not everyone wants to have kids!

[@shannonschaerer1010]

And it's NOT our American DUTY to HAVE kids!!

[@Jaellea83]

@@absiol3588 And still fantastic worthwhile people!

[@jessmunguia5283]

And not everyone should have kids!!!

[@ComedyGuardianWarriorsFOHlulz]

Modern Republicans clearly have nothing to offer the nation

[@HughLlewellyn]

@@jessmunguia5283 Clearly JD Vance's parents shouldn't have had kids. 😝

[@Andrew-iv5dq]

Pete is the most gifted impromptu speaker we’ve heard in decades.

[@Sushi33312]

He's an excellent ambassador for the gay community. Eloquent, classy, spontaneous, genuine...LOVE him!

[@johnryman-f3c]

grifters do that

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

​@@johnryman-f3cHave you listened to the grifter-in-chief? He not only cannot speak in impromptu complete paragraph, he fumbles for common words, and cannot put a sentence together. Think "your children's furniture" for "your children's future." But, sure, vote the only grifter in the race.

[@mikhailv67tv]

@@johnryman-f3cputin’s voice

[@terryt.1643]

I have no children but I love my nieces and nephews and was a committed teacher of many generations. Not everybody is a Scrooge.

[@brittanymosley3649]

Same here!

[@irokensteinmcclane-wl2qy]

I am childless and plan to stay that way, but I have been a nanny for years. I love children so much that I've made them my life's work. I just don't need to make them from my own body. There is nothing in this world I care more about than the well being of our youngest generation, both now and into the far future. The thing I care second most about? The well being of the generation that comes after them. That is why climate change is my #1 concern. What's you're #1 concern JD? Gun Rights? Yeah, okay.

[@usethetools]

@@irokensteinmcclane-wl2qy you sound like a good hearted pure motivated person. My concern is the life now and eternal life of humanity.

[@Foxxfire-p1y]

Sis, your nieces,nephews and kids you taught are your children. Thank you for your service to our children ~Many Blessings

[@steveshapiro326]

In third grade we had a super wonderful teacher, MISS B. Now in my 70s, I think of her and how her compassion, wisdom and genius for teaching made me love school. Never married, just dedicated her life to teaching.

[@stevenr.2534]

Not having children doesn’t mean you’re indifferent to the future of our country or humanity.

[@wordforger]

Yep. I don't have children... unless you count the over 600 at the elementary school I work at. I care about what happens to those kids. Having no kids myself gives me more time and energy to devote to educating those that are already here.

[@ciri1993]

For people like Vance children are props to be manipulated just as they do women.

[@deadlee2213]

I think having children definitely makes you more invested… Pete knows this

[@Daniel-ey2gf]

Children are great, but they do consume time and resources of parents. Those who don't have kids are able to devote the extra time to make our communities better and be role models.

[@TheAxon8888]

Yes it does mean exactly that. Unless you are unable for very powerful reasons.

[@jhatchett7101]

So they attack her for not having children, but also moved to ban IVF for women who want children and need this procedure to become a mother? Make it make sense!!!!🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Celestial_C504]

She has 2 stepdaughters. That is the same, they are her kids. Nonsense comments of an intelligent man who is VP nominee for Trump.

[@Leslie27275]

She’s a Stepmom- ALSO important

[@chonqmonk]

@@Celestial_C504 Intelligent man?

[@margaretohara7250]

His statement can be very hurtful and painful. There are many reasons for women not to have children and she has a right to keep her reasons to herself. Feel this gentleman needs to apologize for such statement. Besides. many women are left with burden of caring for parents and other family members. They step in and raise others not to mention illness that may prevent birth. Also, many do not have insurance or resources, etc. No defense needed - careless statement and insensitive.

[@usethetools]

@@Celestial_C504 stepchildren are NOT the children of the stepmother as long as their biological mother is still alive... there most certainly is a difference.

[@belindalindsey607]

He stands 10 toes down on every answer. I love his 'childless' response to JD Vance. Way to go Pete.

[@maryware3915]

J.D. Vance saying that childless citizens have no stake in this country is ignorant for sooooo many reasons!!! As a female who is a citizen, born & raised here .....who the h*ll is he to tell me or any woman or man that we have no stake in our country simply because we don't or can't have children.

[@dorothywaugh4164]

Is this Psycho lover that ignorant!! We all pay taxes, children or not!! Matter of FACT single people pay more in taxes than anyone with Children!! People with Children gets ALL the Big Tax Breaks!!! 3 Children getting $10 Thousand dollars from the IRS!!! How Stupid!

[@Smelltheflowers1413]

Well, you’re totally spinning his comment to fit a narrative! He was speaking directly about the anti-family, anti-American woke nut jobs running our country. But cnn is masterful at spinning truth to fit their narrative!

[@debrabaker6021]

Vance is a proponent of the concept known as the “family vote.” That means the man votes.

[@user-bb6wb7zf2v]

Vance is a Maga supporter. Did you expect anything different? He is following in Trump's paths, and even now it doesn't look like it's going to work out. Vance is a pathetic fool, who saw an outlet to power through Trump. Don't worry he's probably trying to figure out a way to get rid of him already. When you walk the path with Trump, you are but a moment's away to be pushed off the cliff. Vance will get what he deserves, because he has decided to follow the path of snakes, so no sorrowful tears for him. And you can rest assured Trump didn't read his book, what the hell does he ever read,? One could almost assume he's semi-illiterate.

[@katyelder.5]

I have no children of my own, but many children have adopted me in my old age 🥰.

[@georgia-zw9fq]

I admire that he is always respectful and never loses his cool no matter the aggravation he faces from the GOP.

[@pierrethegod22]

Almost like a quality of a great leader. It’s crazy how people Americans will elect/hire someone so divisive like Trump and Vance. The disrespect that comes out of their mouths towards other Americans that don’t fit their mold should be enough to disqualify them both.

[@pineywoodslawandcrime]

I adore him. He’s just the best of this, or any, party.

[@brendaboudinot6431]

​it did for me, the very first time I heard that stoned lounge singer voice. You know the tone ladies; come over here baby. Yuck.

[@eileenroque]

Those words will come back to haunt him. That has to be the most demeaning statement by Vance about women I’ve ever heard! His ignorance shows

[@mymidlifemessiness]

And men. Not all men have children. Some by choice, others not by choice.

[@andyjones3972]

Yes cat lady!!

[@linda9081]

@@eileenroque he mirrors Trump but that's because birds of a feather flock together!

[@eileenroque]

@@linda9081 They got what they wanted. Basically a puppet. Look at whose pulling the strings 😅 Mirroring Trump, he made a complete 180 to please him. These morons are obviously trying to fake it til they make it This is why these mindless idiots play suckers, weak minded people are exactly who Trump wants because he knows he can play them like a fiddle. They don’t dare oppose anything trumpy because they’re afraid of him. And probably for good reason. Donald has no boundaries nor does he care about anyone other than himself.

[@gloriascott6491]

His ignorance shows "bigly".

[@fridayfriday3948]

I am a childless 'cat lady' 4 cats and a dog with aquariums. I am also a full service fire fighter, artist, gardener, volunteer, and generally all around kind person who believes in being there for others. THAT IS MY CHOICE!

[@MerelvandenHurk]

His assertion that people without children "don't have a direct stake in this country" just shows that the concept of basic empathy is completely foreign to him. He is *assuming* that people only care about their own family and cannot care at least as much about anyone else. Well guess what. I don't have kids, I don't want kids, I don't even live in the US (I'm from the Netherlands) and I care just as deeply for the welfare of the American people as I do for the Dutch people as I do for my friends and family. Because we're *all* human. And my empathy is not contingent upon whether you're related to me by blood. My empathy is contingent on just being human.

[@burnyizland]

Exactly. I get this same kind of bs when people find out I'm atheist - "well how can you be MORAL without GAWD?" It boggles the mind. I don't need an omnipotent skythreat me to keep me from doing bad things. Like you, my morality is contingent on just being human and treating others humanly.

[@notcompletelynormal]

It’s giving “now that I have a daughter I care about sexism/rape/abortion access”. I always wonder how their moms feel when they hear that.

[@gloriascott6491]

Thank you fellow human.

[@rosehill9537]

Well said!!

[@tamaraliscia3408]

I agree. According to Vance people who don't have children have no stake in this country. How bizarre! If Vance had any empathy for fellow humans, he has lost it. How very sad. I have children and grandchildren. I care about their present and future. I care about the present and future of every human. I have never thought I must be related to someone to care about them. It is painful to know the horrors Ukraine's are going through. It is is painful to know what people in Russia or Mexico or the Gaza Strip are going through. I will echo your wise and kind statement - my empathy is contingent on just being human.

[@Ghost-uf4ds]

"Chaos is his oxygen" is a great quote and so accurate.

[@jamesmorris201]

Brilliant people make Brilliant Quotes !

[@AnilNagubadi]

Also "when country does worse, he (Trump) is energized"

[@SmeagolTheGreat]

"Chaos is a ladder", yes. Not trying imply though, that Trump could be anywhere near as intelligent as Littlefinger.

[@patriciajones9987]

He once said that he is the Chaos king

[@ComedyGuardianWarriorsFOHlulz]

@AnilNagubadi It’s become more and more clear to Americans that modern Republicans have nothing to offer the nation but snide bs and toddler tantrums

[@n1kb0t5]

What makes America great again, is hearing young, ambitious, intelligent, and excited people talk about the future of America.

[@amydimaio8552]

I LOVE this comment!

[@frankwestphal8532]

100% I learn from my daughter all the time. Vance is that dad that's going to impose his beliefs on his children endlessly until they finally completely denounce him in their adult lives, and then he will either double down and die alone, or learn to grow and have relationships with his children again. All of us men know a father like Vance. And all of us men know we won't ever be that dad. Vance is not a man, he's a cheap political grifter. If we love others, and especially kids, our job is to set them free regardless of mistakes they will make along the way. That's HOW they/we learn and grow.

[@louietha1495]

Lmao these politicians talk a good 1 fool yall so easy, simple Q y no change its getting worst.

[@n1kb0t5]

@@louietha1495 is that English? It's not the question or answer that makes it nice to hear, it's the clarity and understanding of the subject.

[@donnakuba6473]

​@@louietha1495 Being totally inarticulate and senseless won't change any thinking person's mind. You are making a great case for intelligent, articulate people like Pete Buttigieg being our leaders.

[@janeck.8695]

Mr. Buttigieg would have my vote. How refreshing to hear intelligent, direct and truthful answers.

[@maryhales4595]

I sincerely hope he runs for president again in 2028. He would have my vote in a heartbeat!

[@happzy]

@@maryhales4595 Yeah, Im afraid though that despite how awesome he is, US with its "values" would never elect a gay president. Sad.

[@gailybird1]

I can’t wait for people to realize the sheer power of the female vote in the U.S. We are sick of being treated like second class citizens in our own land.

[@rosalynw.otieno1994]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@planet-tyler666]

Now we need all the MAGAt women to get over their internalized misogyny

[@motorheart9045]

@@gailybird1 Boom Shocka Locka!!

[@jdos5643]

The Democratic Party is strong and growing not just in the US but in the world. Ppl are getting tired and fed up with the hypocritical far right radicals trying to dictate life for everyone else.

[@raysdga]

When Trump gets re-elected we will make the female vote illegal again.

[@poolmilethirty2859]

It's like saying that people who don't have pets hate animals. Ridiculous.

[@madge2114]

Say what you like, it's hard to trust a president who doesn't have a pet.

[@nahhhbruhhh]

Literally ridiculous

[@logophile]

@@madge2114 Trump actually hates dogs.

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@logophile He doesn't do too well with bald eagles either!

[@rkymtnchi503]

@@sheilaboston7051 animals can probably sense that he's a corrupt prick

[@sandybanks]

Vp Harris does have children. She just didn't birth them! She's still a mom. She shares the responsibilities with 2 other people.

[@apollocontestants7384]

Agreed. He’s actually saying step parents don’t count. Well we can vote, so count that!

[@Josh-r1l]

@@sandybanks Mother or step mother: who cares? She is smart, honest, with plenty emphaty, experience and knowkedge: qualities to be the first woman President of the USA. And she will be!!! End of story!!!

[@spirals73]

I like that about her.

[@vasgorvokaj1039]

The original hawk tua lady

[@yapp2yapp2]

Taking care of someone else’s child is a great burden. I am forever thankful to my loving stepfather who didn’t HAVE to treat me as his son, yet choose to step up and raise me. I see it as a sign of good character.

[@wendycanuck1019]

My goodness, what a brilliant man Pete Guttigieg is. He’s my pick for VP.

[@JR-hi6il]

Much as he’s well loved, it wouldn’t work very well unfortunately. First woman…first diverse woman nonetheless, and first alternative lifestyle politician would be too much for most people to handle at once which is unfortunate. Brilliant politician!

[@CJoyArt]

@@JR-hi6il I agree (unfortunately) But maybe in the future. . .

[@claudiastokes6485]

Buttigieg is the smartest and most well-spoken politician today. I would love to see him as VP and one day president.

[@notcompletelynormal]

There’s something insane about the fact that objectively the two best VP candidates are Pete and Gretchen Witmer. They’re the most popular with Democrats, the most well-spoken, the most qualified. But they probably won’t be on the ballot cause one is a woman and one is gay, so won’t be considered for the job. It’s just absurd amidst all this DEI talk from Republicans.

[@johnnytremain2330]

Me too!

[@bernadettehanson4751]

Me too! He gives me hope for the future of America!🇺🇲💙🌊

[@StumpkillerCP]

It’s a tie with Rep. Jamie Raskin. Though Raskin has more of an impish satire in his delivery. Two rays of hope for the United States.

[@johnryman-f3c]

He is a con

[@Raven-Creations]

Next time JD Vance talks about childless people not being fit to rule on issues affecting families, someone should ask him "so you don't think men can tell women whether they can have abortions?"

[@KristinaLopezWrites]

🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

[@patrickcardon1643]

If you didn't carry the baby you shouldn't decide about abortion sounds about right ... if men could give birth this wouldn't be an issue anyway, wanna bet?

[@stephj9378]

@@Raven-Creations You need to chill He did not say that. He said...they some of our leaders who are childless do not make decisions for families. True, dat.

[@Raven-Creations]

@@stephj9378 What he actually said was "how does it make any sense that we've turned our country over to people who don't really have a direct stake in it", implying that only people with a direct personal interest in the effects of their decisions are capable of making those decisions. That's complete baloney. It shows he's completely incapable of understanding empathy and doing the right thing even if you derive no personal benefit. It's a confession that he's in politics for his (or his children's) benefit, and screw everyone else. In any case, both Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg, who he specifically named, do have children, just not from their own bodies. I should point out that not one president has ever given birth to their children either, and if he were VP or god forbid President, neither would he. My original point stands. If people are incapable of making decisions without a direct personal stake in the outcome then he should not be contemplating telling pregnant women what they can do with their bodies. I should also point out that the state abortion bans mean that women who are NOT pregnant, but are of child bearing age have been denied treatment for cancer because they MAY have become pregnant and the drugs could have caused an abortion. That is scandalous in the 21st century.

[@jtb357]

​@@stephj9378That is not what he said, nice try but you failed.

[@darwinboor1300]

Thanks Pete. It is always great to hear the plain truth spoken clearly.

[@fredericsanazar4893]

Pete Buttigieg is an absolutely brilliant man. Respectful, articulate, knowledgeable, honest and a caring person. It shows whenever he speaks. I would love to see Mr Buttigieg in the vice presidential role! Go Pete Buttigieg!

[@RichardBilski-tw4tp]

@@fredericsanazar4893 Peter, is an American Disgrace. He is the worst example of what young people should Follow. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@imaloserdude7227]

Brilliant, passionate, wow! Could this be the next VP? As an educator without children, and a friend of many teachers, come on! Stop the stereotyping of those of use who chose not to have children, but still gave our hearts and energy to them day after day!

[@jeannettezapatier564]

Pete Buttigieg is a star! Love his intelligence, honesty and decency! By the way he is our Secretary of Transportation CNN! 😡

[@wilburpost7977]

Yes he is the Secretary of Transportation. Name two transportation problems that he has effeciently handled.

[@barbarajackson5959]

@@wilburpost7977 And don't forget how he ran the city of South Bend as its mayor. Racial tension and potholes.

[@FumariVI]

I've said this before. Pete is a national treasure for this country. I doubt that will ever be said about JD Vance.

[@barbarajackson5959]

@@FumariVI Really, talk to the citizens of South Bend.

[@suepringle6642]

@@wilburpost7977 do your own research....won't be difficult, there are a multitude of articles that highlight all of the problems he has efficiently handled.

[@js-td8gt]

There's not many politicians that we have encountered with the communication skills and clarity of thought that Pete Buttigieg possesses. He is genuine and unafraid of the challenges that the nation faces.

[@maryjenkins6848]

I just love hearing Pete Buttigieg speak. It is so wonderful to hear someone speak, who has the power of the English language.

[@michelehamilton961]

Last time I checked childless/child free men and women still paid federal, state, local taxes( aka we pay towards Vance’s salary). It seems like taxation without representation to continue to pay since he feels we have “no stake in this country “. Who is up for a tax strike in Ohio?

[@rach2883]

I’ve never been so enraptured by a politician. He’s incredibly smart and eloquent. More Pete!!!

[@renenowicki]

If that’s gay; we need more gay!

[@littlefinger5199]

How rude and disrespectful. I don’t like for people to pity me as a childless person. My reasons are my business.

[@andyjones3972]

Cat lady!!

[@andyjones3972]

Cat lady and black!=loser!!😅

[@stephj9378]

@@littlefinger5199 Not sure what you are responding to but I will say this topic went from corrupt officials to....all kinds of emotionally charged issues The point: Some of our representatives and officials do not support the family. A significant portion are childless,so he called them out . This is not a dig at childless people. Just those who don't support the family We have to be careful to keep the focus on the real issue.

[@martinvera4720]

@@stephj9378 Agreed. There's some comments out there saying you don't need to have kids to be invested in the country's future, but I think they're wrong. It makes sense literally and figuratively. If you don't want kids in favor of more money and time, what does that say about the person? There's people that want a relationship and kids, but struggle. That's different. I'm referring to the DINK mentality.

[@stephj9378]

@@martinvera4720 Ok.but SOME of us do dedicate our efforts to the family

[@mndflctzn]

Pete is a 💎 Big fan of this guy. Quick witted, sharp minded, highly articulate, with integrity.

[@calidreamin2441]

In a PERFECT WORLD where everybody was on board about accepting same sex marriage, he’d be, for me, the OBVIOUS CHOICE FOR VP! I have my doubts that we are there yet as a society! I do not want to risk losing even one Democratic vote as KAMALA seeks to defeat of DJT IN NOVEMBER! I REALLY THINK HE IS THE BEST VP FOR THE TICKET!

[@normanduke8855]

​@@calidreamin2441 They said we weren't ready for a black Prez, yet we were and for the most part America took it in stride. The people who won't vote for Pete are the same people who won't vote for a woman of color so there's no loss there. Gay people make up a substantial part of the population and certainly will vote in a bloc. Pete is the most outstanding performer in the Administration and her most valuable asset.

[@BodilyInjury-px8md]

@mndflctzn tu credulus

[@Boghopper9999]

​@@calidreamin2441long time fan of Mayor Pete, but Dems need to be strategic with the VP pick this time and as awesome as Pete is, he won't help swing any states this time. Would love to see him run again, or be the VP pick at a time when he would better complement the Dem Presidential candidate. If Harris wins, she definitely needs to either keep him in role or give him a bigger role

[@normanduke8855]

@@Boghopper9999 They said we weren't ready for a black Prez, yet we were and for the most part America took it in stride. The people who won't vote for Pete are the same people who won't vote for a woman of color so there's no loss there. Gay people make up a substantial part of the population and certainly will vote in a bloc. Pete is the most outstanding performer in the Administration and her most valuable asset.

[@ScrewyGirl]

To suggest that people who don't have children have no stake in America's future is so short-sighted. As a person with no children, I find this remark particularly offensive. Just because I have no children does not mean I shouldn't have a say in how this country operates. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say "You can only run for office if you have children."

[@Puddlef1sh]

I have a child and I can't believe this is even an issue 😅 ffs not everyone can or should have kids.

[@RW-jz9xf]

"People without kids don't have a stake in this country" Said the party who refuses to acknowledge climate change

[@doctormorgan5353]

Good thing it didn't: Washington had no biological children, Madison had no children, neither did Andrew Jackson, James Buchanan, or James Polk, and there's some debate about Warren G. Harding who had no legitimate children. That's just the presidents, some of whom are among our very best (Washington & Madison).

[@Bones-od3rg]

This is a sharp guy who seems to offer articulate responses to key questions. No shady blanket 'we will fix it in a day' statements.

[@thediddymen1408]

Vance, People will decide whether they want children or not, NOT YOU !! don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[@stephj9378]

@@thediddymen1408 You guys are so easily manipulated by sleazy leftists. You let yourself lose the plot. Let me recalibrate. Today...in the USA , we have a portion of our lawmakers, judges and administrators who consistently work AGAINST the need s of the FAMILY.. Of that group of corrupt mf's , a big chunk are childless. Don't believe it? Just look at their words, voting records , etc. It's not their lack of children that's the issue. It's their anti family actions.

[@cinemaconnosseur]

HAAAAAAA. We've been saying this all along about childbirth. You must be getting woke!

[@mmorse3971]

I have a feeling Vance's wife won't be having any more babies. He is too stupid.

[@grannysweet]

​@@cinemaconnosseur Unnecessary rudeness. You don't know how they have voted on issues. Try the mature approach of welcoming with out judgement on things you don't know.

[@lisadelfava9293]

Good one

[@Katsmom6]

I missed the memo where people without biological children couldn’t possibly care about the next generation.

[@Maevelikeschampagne]

so did i

[@ov3rcl0cked]

JD Vance said it in his speech at the RNC. He said something like, how can a childless woman be a leader when she has no investment in the future. "Investment in the future" was definitely him trying to say that since she doesn't have kids she doesn't actually care about the future. Which is ripe coming from a party that actively and knowingly is destroying the environment for profit, defunds education, destroys worker and consumer protections, completely shuts down any conversation around protecting children from gun violence. I have no idea what "bright future" people think they could possibly be selling.

[@glowingfatedie]

I missed the memo where Pete Buttegieg doesn't have children. He's got twins ffs

[@danieln.6097]

Those who don’t have children or don’t want children care LESS about the next generation & are more likely to be hedonistic & make decisions based on their own self interest.

[@libbycollins9349]

That’s because all people who have any humanity in them care about all children and future generations. There was no memo. Breathe easy. Keep caring.

[@bpersons14]

Kamala and Pete, they could do great things in office together!

[@jdos5643]

I could imagine Kamala the Clinton’s Pete the obamas and all the leaders of the free world having a celebration of ridding the world of facism and right wing radical ideologies.

[@aaryck5601]

Omg, Pete! He doesn’t get enough attention. That dude is so intelligent and has a way of connecting the dots and presenting it to people in a way that is easily digestible.

[@mannyvilar7538]

What a disgusting view on childless people. Voters are not dumb to tow the line this kind of thinking.

[@amelemon9318]

Don't be so sure. So many I talk to are so deceived and have drunk the red Kool-Aid. We all need to vote and vote blue to save our country from these ignorant and cruel men.

[@katynamovicz9159]

It has to be Pete on the ticket with Harris. He is absolutely unflappable. He didn't hesitate for even half a second to respond to every single point Collins threw at him. He didn't side step or send up a smoke screen. That is political talent the likes of which our country hasn't seen in years. Possibly every. Harris and Pete! Let's go!!

[@tramp2827]

I am hoping. He's a smart guy

[@juliarichard7031]

I would SO love that! Pete's an amazing man with great character, intelligence, and integrity. Sadly, the chances are that VP Harris is going to have to have a white, straight, sis man as her choice of VP to gain moderate voters, especially those in the South, where I live.

[@tramp2827]

@@juliarichard7031 A lot of us are hoping she will overturn the apple cart and select Pete.

[@annakingry9157]

He's fantastic! But I'm afraid a ticket of Black woman/ gay man might be too much for the citizens who are behind the times.

[@tramp2827]

@@annakingry9157 Which tells me America will never grow up and will always remain a backward country.

[@lvlysticgirl]

I can't have children, but i work in special education and am an advocate for children with disabilities ❤

[@grahimmy]

A politician who answers questions. This guy needs to be your VP.

[@kelliepatrick519]

I think he'd be wasted as VP (not a big enough role), but he definitely has my vote wherever he runs.

[@mombo967]

VP in a successful administration is the next potus ​@@kelliepatrick519

[@jackburton2680]

Yeah unfortunately he is gay and would potentially cause more harm than good to a presidential campaigns electoral numbers. I dig the dude but this is America after all, not some Dreamworld where people are reasonable and intelligent and not bigoted ignoramuses Also, it pays far greater dividends to have a popular swing state democratic governor on the ticket, could potentially boost electoral votes in that state

[@kelliepatrick519]

@@jackburton2680 He's young. There's plenty of time for him to build his credentials. He absolutely will run for President at some point, though. And I think he'll win.

[@tinadiffee3900]

From Mayor Pete to now! Smart and articulate . Love these gentleman!!

[@angeladiaz2305]

Pete Buttigieg speaks so eloquently he answers every question and is so on point with his answers.

[@byronhall391]

Seven days of the week..

[@AkamaiOkole]

@@byronhall391 When America grows up, he will be president. He is actually a better "'''Splainer" then Clinton is.

[@shellz-ts6td]

That's because he's intelligent, unlike 99.9% of reoublicans.

[@conradoperdiguerra7242]

Mr. Secretary can explain issues without talking loud and without being critical. This kind of people are what our country needs into position of leadership. He is kind and knowledgeable.

[@Insomniac-c7e]

Exactly. It should be about policies that help people. It shouldn't be about getting revenge or owning the other side like maga's soul purpose seems to be.

[@nosellout5480]

If this guy ever becomes a nominee for anything other than a glorified appointment the democrats will lose. He is the opposite to what it means to be a man.

[@EdwardLindon]

"Critical" means possessing judgement or being able to judge. It's not a bad thing.

[@monicamackeyt7231]

He would be a great VP

[@pyrola4593]

I think Pete would be a wonderful VP, but is America ready to accept a gay man? I wish it were true, but not sure if this country is there yet...

[@lpr5337]

LOVE Secretary Pete!! He is extraordinary intelligent and has the perfect answers in this interview and all other interviews I have been blessed to watch. One day America will be ready for his leadership as president.

[@catlover34fl]

There are a lot of people who should never have had children in the first place. They wanted them but not what it takes to raise them to be decent and responsible adults.

[@RF-ec5bd]

Oh dear, look what happened with Cain. He killed Abel. These were just a generation away from the beginning.

[@jayqwayzar]

lol and majority of those people were raised in single mother households, and WOMEN CHOOSE who they let inside them and get them pregnant. Women Ignore what parents say when dating men then play victim when they choose wrong . Keep choosing pleasures that “feel good” over uncomfortable TRUTHS that don’t feel good . And trust and believe men aren’t worried about single childless women , after all pregnancy capable women are only killing off their own bloodline hence removing your ideas from the future while conservatives have multiple children and grow to push conservative ideas into the future …… This might be winning the battle but conservatives are gunna win the war.

[@Littlebit1031]

Donald Trump is a perfect example of that!

[@douglaskerr9189]

@@Littlebit1031 I was gonna say the same thing!

[@RF-ec5bd]

@@Littlebit1031 Do you have children? His kids are excellent. Are yours?

[@debramiller8950]

My husband and I are childless but have paid taxes to support schools for over 100 years collectively. We always vote yes for any school mileage. What Vance said was pure ignorance.

[@danielcamacho1913]

Your taxes support *public* school, and the GOP clearly doesn't care for that.

[@privateprivate9285]

Hang on, Trump is being referred to as 'President' when he is not, and VP Harris being referred to as just 'Harris', VERY RUDE and DISRESPECTFUL! 🇬🇧

[@judithclarke6351]

Because when you were President you’re always referred to as President, a la President Clinton, President Nixon. Agree…she should be referred to as Vice President Harris.

[@johncartwright2886]

I'm from Pennsylvania, middle class and I'm very excited for Harris to be our candidate.

[@LucaC2626]

Same

[@RichardBilski-tw4tp]

@@johncartwright2886 my condolences.

[@altheapullins5925]

If people without children also pay school taxes. Can we eliminate us paying taxes for your child. Ugh these people make no sense.

[@wussrestbrook1200]

What is the upside to paying old people? Invest in the stock market

[@24Wynn]

​​@@wussrestbrook1200NO!! The stock market are for people who have excess money to burn. Not the same as 401(k) or ROTH retirement funds. We will vote 💙 to ensure that our elderly are taken care of!! No to privatizing our social security benefits!!

[@genxx2724]

@@24Wynn where do you think retirement fund money is invested? It only grows if it’s invested in the stock market.

[@DangerousKaos]

PLEASE MAKE PETE AS VP!!

[@danieldmann]

Yes!!!!!!!!!

[@sherrillsturm7240]

I like him and appreciate him, but here's why I don't think it's wise to put him on the ticket: 1. there is a WOMAN at the head, 2. she is first-generation from IMMIGRANT PARENTS, 3. she is from California, 4. she is NOT WHITE IN ANY WAY. That's a lot of negatives for a significant portion of the electorate. Now, add to that an openly-gay MARRIED HOMOSEXUAL on the ballot. I predict a million "reasons" to not vote for them if he becomes VP candidate, even if they deny it to heaven.

[@steveshapiro326]

Brilliant, articulate man.

[@sarahpauline4904]

@@sherrillsturm7240 They don't deny it anymore. They feel emboldened to say it right out loud these days.

[@Thinkingisallowed]

I would love Buttigieg be Kamala 's vice president. What an articulate and intelligent man.

[@Insomniac-c7e]

Me too. I think he would be a great choice.

[@nosellout5480]

You want to ensure they lose.

[@mrrolight]

@@nosellout5480 I am in Europe. I don't understand.... Why would the most articulate speaker and expert communicator who clearly knows his subject inside-out be a liability? [Please don't say because he's gay]

[@WandaDiaz-ue3fm]

​@@mrrolightI agree with what you said. But unfortunately, the ONLY reason they won't accept him as a VP is because he is gay.It makes no sense to me in this day and age.I truly hope I am wrong.

[@DavidLecorchick]

I like him too. But, I believe the VP pick must be strategic. Can Buttgieg deliver a state? Don't think so. Shapiro can. The pick has to be strategic!

[@anjylkat]

Someone needs to ask JD Vance why he feels ALL people who pay taxes regardless of parental status do not have a direct stake in leading the country. No one should forget that he is on record for having made that statement.

[@obvv7714]

Parents who can’t comprehend that not everyone wants kids and act like that’s a character flaw are the most obnoxious people.

[@Rollin.the.Wild.West.c14]

Just like your opinion is obnoxious to parents who don’t want other non-parents telling parents what the fuck to do. It works both ways, bro.

[@obvv7714]

@@Rollin.the.Wild.West.c14 I said no such thing chief… try reading before replying. I have absolutely no interest in your kids or what you do with them lol. I’m criticizing parents that are judgmental to people that don’t want kids.

[@petalo3275]

Scared to debate an airhead.😂😂😂

[@lisas8244]

@@Rollin.the.Wild.West.c14 And you're no doubt one of the presumptuous men who think you should be able to legislate what a woman does with her body, as far as children go.

[@blackqueen164]

@@petalo3275Yes Trump brain is filled with vile empty gas!

[@bluesky71512]

Being called a "childless cat lady" is actually a compliment. It means having an independent and peaceful life.

[@Josh-r1l]

It is NOT a compliment at all! As a man, I am apalled !

[@planet-tyler666]

​@@Josh-r1lFound the incel!

[@unintentionalprovocateur2158]

No, that isn't what it means. Definitely not meant to be a compliment.

[@lingeringdrama1618]

To some, it might be a compliment. To others, it is a very personal subject. Not everyone enjoys being alone.

[@kathleenlock8963]

He also implied that childless people shouldn't have a vote because they don't have a real stake in America. Doesn't sound like a compliment to me.

[@NaticzkaKaminskaHenryDolphin]

I'm from Poland, not from the US, but I love watching Pete's interviews, and I'd love him for president of my country! Intelligent, brilliant, well-spoken, empathetic, and young! Americans elected JFK decades ago, why can't you choose young, smart man for president again, instead of same old faces from the elite? Pete has way more connection to the problems of younger generations, he understands it, and he has modern approach that is great for modern times, without being an extremist! And who cares if he is gay! Everyone has a right to love whoever they want, and sex, intimate life is a personal matter, not public matter! Besides, Pete doesn't put his love life out there, in everybody's face, he is very humble! He would be a great president! ❤

[@whatwhat745]

100% agree with you.. Thank you for this perspective, I also think that this country's stupid hesitations around the fact he is gay has more to do with America's ignorance than the candidate himself... Buttigieg would make a great president of any country.. I hope he's our next VP.

[@kirlygirl7863]

Because being young and attractive is only good for shallow people who know nothing about having the skills and qualifications to do a job and utterly clueless about Mayor Pete's complete and utter failures while in this role as Transportation Secretary. Agreed, nobody cares about his sex life, so why is it constantly brought up by the news and/or by Pete all the time? He's a con man. What did he do for the people in East Palestine Ohio train derailment/chemical problem? Wake up and grow up ,my dear. There is MUCH more to the world than the fantasy you have of who Pete Buttigieg is.

[@frizzlethecat2084]

@candice-hw7nb why? Did you have to see if you can find it on a map first?

[@sydnidowney3598]

@candice-hw7nb BIGOT?

[@triciac1019]

Oh gosh, he would be! I agree with you 100%

[@amiakins1444]

Pete gets it every time. Such a great communicator and great at his job!!!

[@sylviablackman1665]

What an insult to women who can't have children.

[@libbycollins9349]

And to women with CATS everywhere. I’ve got kids AND cats AND a profession.

[@christinedunham1616]

Or who CHOOSE to remain childfree!

[@RC093]

And yet JD Vance isn't going after Lindsey Graham (who also never had children.)

[@sterlingmullett6942]

This sort of thinking from the GOP is reflective of their lack of compassion for others. Unless it directly impacts them they don't understand it. You shouldn't 't need to have something directly impact you in order to have compassion and concern for the well-being of other people. I really hope people wake up to the cruelty and myopic mindset the GOP wants to lead this country further into. Project 2025 is the stuff of dystopian novels.

[@AK-fl7xj]

... and to those women who wanted to have a family but could'nt for different reasons which can also be heartbreaking.

[@bp-lx7lf]

Please, please, please make this man the vice president

[@OskeeWowWowIllinois23]

It would be too progressive if a ticket

[@Forge17]

@@OskeeWowWowIllinois23he’s a sharp weapon on the debate stage and on TV, it’s still a huge net plus

[@sherrillsturm7240]

I like him and appreciate him, but here's why I don't think it's wise to put him on the ticket: 1. there is a WOMAN at the head, 2. she is first-generation from IMMIGRANT PARENTS, 3. she is from California, 4. she is NOT WHITE IN ANY WAY. That's a lot of negatives for a significant portion of the electorate. Now, add to that an openly-gay MARRIED HOMOSEXUAL on the ballot. I predict a million "reasons" to not vote for them if he becomes VP candidate, even if they deny it to heaven.

[@DrgnSpawn]

@@sherrillsturm7240 Don't forget the big issue that did him in was his stance on gun control....yes we need to do something about the gun crisis here in the US, but to be overly vocal about it, is too much of a hot button issue for a lot of voters to overlook.

[@KarenPfitzinger]

Why would any women or any veteran vote for dump.

[@danielcamacho1913]

Because Donald and his cronies have chosen a target audience whose upbringing and beliefs (and deeply ingrained fallacies) make it possible to manipulate them by following a formula and saying the right things. You tell them you believe the same things, you build on that, and then you tell them what else to believe and how to _feel_ about it. The GOP has been working on their audience methodically, for decades, and gotten them to write of facts as "fake news".

[@mk6022]

Pete was my number one presidential candidate. Now he would be the best vicepresident!

[@marionmarino1616]

Always clear, always articulate, always completely honest.

[@phototristan]

She has stepkids. They may be even more difficult to help navigate raising than your actual children!

[@RaymondHng]

She also has a niece, Meena Harris, and two grand nieces.

[@slowerpicker]

I love how Buttigiege refused to let the presenter gloss over Trump’s waffling over the second debate. She looked ready to give Trump the benefit of the doubt, but Buttigiege nailed down the obvious reason - Trump is scared to be on the stage with Harris

[@jennybrandt5188]

Trump isn't scared of anything. Did you see him at the debate after he was shot? That was pure courage.

[@planet-tyler666]

​@@jennybrandt5188Cadet Bone Spurs is the biggest coward ever. The emperor has no clothes. What's wrong with you?

[@judithclarke6351]

He’s scared to debate Kamala Harris. Yes - I saw him after he was shot…after the secret service was his human shield.

[@cje886]

This is the presenter Trump called "nasty" because she was pressing him to answer questions during an interview once.

[@jeannedd.2709]

Pete B. is like your favorite neighbor who you really admire, are a little intimidated by, but love to have conversations with because you always learn something and then walk away feeling good.

[@cje886]

Honestly jealous of his husband because I just want to sit and listen to him talk all day about any subject tbh. Same with Jamie Raskin.

[@Meyersci]

Don't feel sorry for every childless woman. I never, ever, wanted to raise babies, but l spent 34 years specializing in an age of child and an academic topic that was my passion and my life's work. I hope that by inculcating my students with a solid foundation and experiences of the natural world, with how to think critically and actually "do your own research", I am leaving a mark on MANY future generations. Child-free by choice, cat-mom by providence.

[@hannahm7373]

Why did CNN identify him as "Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana" rather than with his present job? He is presently the Secy of Transportation.

[@genemcnair]

Because he's done absolutely zero in regards to accomplishments

[@tara4610]

Because of the Hatch Act. Certain federal employees are restricted from actively taking part in political campaigns, so he is speaking here not as Transportation Secretary but as a private citizen.

[@Collageartist69]

Cnn is stupid.

[@MicklowFilms]

@@hannahm7373 Nope he’s still mayor pete

[@TriciaDeBary]

​@@MicklowFilms& NOT effective at that!

[@billgabrielsonjr7259]

Make the billionaires pay, and get rid of the tax cuts for the rich. Help out the rest of us.

[@shunfangin7645]

I think there should never be any billionaires. They are the people taking advantage of other’s hard work. Maybe companies that make lots of money should give some back to its workers in the from of bonuses.

[@scottboyd7368]

@@shunfangin7645 America is a capitalist country. If you are unhappy with your job, start a business.

[@shunfangin7645]

@@scottboyd7368 I know it a capitalist system, just that its tax system is unfair to the working class, specially the middle and higher middle professionals, they pay 35% to 37% while the super rich billionaires pay just the capital gains taxes about 15% to 20%. Trump courts the angry blue collar workers for their votes but give them nothing except promises, in the meantime he is making deals with the billionaires. His last term, he gave the super rich a huge tax cut but never built the wall, finished the infrastructure bill to create jobs or brought any jobs back to the US. He’s a super salesman and con artist who can sell you the same rotten fish over and over, that’s his talent.

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

Right help the children they act like they love. Earboy told Kelly if she wants a kid it's her responsibility.

[@BeRtUs16]

​@@scottboyd7368 typical answer from someone Who inherited mommy/Daddy's business and without would be homeless

[@edwardoconnor5910]

Buttigieg is excellent and everything he says is clear and accurate, no untruths there,just integrity.

[@RayASylvia]

The fact that we are talking about children in the context of government status should be a wake-up call for the direction of our country. What happened to less government, and now we've got government all up in our family business, and the Supreme Court is just waiting to give the go-ahead for a defined government-sanctioned family existence?

[@kj62431]

As a teacher with no biological children, I care deeply about the next generation and what we are leaving for them. J D Vance is a pompous ass. Secretary Buttigieg is brilliant.

[@palatonian9618]

Preach!

[@sounddoctor5decades]

I hope your bias is left out of the classroom, but I expect it's not, and that's pathetic. I'm sure that 50% of your students parents would not agree with your positions, and you don't have the right to override them. This incompetence is what will destroy the future...

[@MichaelDriggers]

Are you trying to tell me pothole Pete knows what the hell he's talking about

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

do agree with Vance on one thing, though. His own quote, actually! "Trump is a moron, an idiot, and a divider!" ~JD Vance

[@sherylfils1381]

He has biracial children by an Indian,is she Dei

[@zeldacoach2528]

I’m a long time fan of you, Pete from a long way away - Australia 🇦🇺 You are incredibly astute and articulate, the world needs you ❤

[@wilcaconserve5639]

I agree. I can't understand why J.D Vance made that statement. What happened to his colleagues in the Senate who didn't have children or never been married 🤔? Hello! Senator Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott? This guy needs to stop talking about women and stay away from women's issues 🙄

[@nathandougherty7058]

Is Pete the best communicator in politics, anywhere in the world?

[@stephenhill545]

Moscow Marjorie is remarkably eloquent.

[@chiccabay9911]

One of them and for me watching from Europe,it is very refreshing.Best of luck all.

[@24Wynn]

​@@stephenhill545😂😂😂 Really? Then why doesn't she use her alleged skills? All she does is stoke hatred and Stochastic terrorism.

[@24Wynn]

​@@stephenhill545Oh, sorry!! You were being sarcastic!! 😂😂😂

[@SuperGladiator21]

Obama ALSO is, to be completely honest!

[@wxonwxoff]

A politician like Buttigieg should be treasured and nurtured.

[@kimberley1449]

If he is tapped for vp,I hope he gets to pick his replacement!! He will make a smart choice!!!

[@Sheila-hw4us]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@johnryman-f3c]

or avoided

[@wxonwxoff]

@@johnryman-f3c Your mom wear army boots

[@markegan5949]

JD Vance just called George Washington a cat lady.

[@DaveBuildsThings]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mecca6941]

And Jesus

[@Josh-r1l]

@@markegan5949 👍👍 Well said!

[@Josh-r1l]

@@mecca6941 Best answer!!!

[@cj-pd8yg]

For Vance's information, everyone who is alive has a stake in the future.

[@kykoora]

Buttigiege is such a good speaker with his knowledge and he is such a decent man.

[@23kyd49]

I’m seriously pleased with Pete Buttigiege. Love hearing him speak and appreciate his values.

[@harlieray-wallick9343]

Well said. Vote blue . fight ignorance.

[@notebender5073]

Vote blue and continue being ignorant! Vote red and be born again!

[@LelaMoore-hj2pn]

Pete is my choice for VP....he and Kamala will hit Washington like a 4-Wheel Drive...clean up the mess Trumpsters have done to our Country. Supreme Court reform on ethics. Voting rights. Etc

[@freyung]

He is simply great. Love his fast thinking, perfect arguments, and NEVER unfair. Good politician!

[@jdos5643]

A good human indeed. Kind even the way he talks about his opponents. But as for the right you Almost always hear insults and terrible things on a regular.

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

Also a veteran

[@LB-ec4uf]

Pete would make a GREAT Press Secretary because he is so articulate! Oh my gosh! His communication skills are off the charts.

[@annefox926]

That would be a demotion. He needs to stay with Transport.

[@kittehbelleh7051]

He is POTUS material if we are so fortunate

[@leroygrayjr]

He is a gifted speaker with a lot of knowledge.

[@saulsrob]

I think he’d make a great Secretary of State if he doesn’t get VP position

[@emzywillrich7243]

Being unmarried or childless or both, is a lifestyle choice. That's the advantage of living in a free society. You can pursue your dreams and some dreams do not include spouses or children or both.

[@joannebottcher9779]

And some simply don't find somebody suitable to marry. Many women can not have children. These comments can really hurt these people.

[@mizzaquarius5505]

Agree…being childless is sometimes a choice, but sadly, oftentimes it’s not. But we go on and live our lives as full as we all possibly can. JD’s comments are so radon so many levels. This is a topic that affects so many, regardless of party affiliation, regardless of race, religion or any other factor. He just motivated a whole bunch of people to vote Blue. 💙

[@nikkibotts6239]

Kamala is a beacon of light and hope! Vote 🔵!

[@mikeferguson4816]

It's so nice to hear people complete their thoughts, with coherent language.

[@chiccabay9911]

Absolutely.

[@sophialewis5474]

Isn't it just! Just so lovely to hear and understand what he's saying and what he means. No icky feeling. Not feeling sick to my very gut.

[@carriesmith7165]

Get this guy on EVERY talk show!!! He is absolutely excellent, well spoken and polite representative of the democratic party!!!!

[@gabrielesaint-ives3748]

Brilliant...​@candice-hw7nb

[@denniswilder3014]

Pete and all democrats are liying. They are so incorrect that you tube censors everyone that has done nothing but comment facts. It get labeled false and not posted to protect the community. Its disgusting

[@taylorj959a]

Buttigieg is a disgrace. All talk and no action. He's off playing most of the time. If he was a straight man he'd be fired or never hired for his incompetence.

[@sgrvtl7183]

YES he is! 💙💙💙

[@GimmieTheLoot]

@@themanwithnoname8471it’s literally people clutching at straws because the democrats have 0 good candidates

[@RC093]

Why do people care so much about people who don't have children? Having kids is a personal choice, not mandatory, not everyone has the desire to be a parent. Instead of going after people who don't have kids, how about going after the people who keep having kids when they can't even afford them.

[@JPJPJPJP]

Exactly, and now that abortion is illegal there are going to be under age on wed girls popping babies out in the Walmart parking lot😮 and who will be paying for all of this? The families or mothers that have children and work and have to pay to put them in daycare and then pay for other people on top of it.

[@LocoCoyote]

Well, the point (I think) is that if you don't have kids of your own, you cannot truly imagine the struggle of raising them. The inherent worry about the future we leave them is only academic for the childless. With that said, I don't think everyone who is childless is incapable of enough empathy to understand the most important aspects of it.

[@triggered577]

@@LocoCoyoteWhy exactly should we care about the struggle that goes along with a personal choice that someone else makes for themselves though? And how does this “struggle” exhibit morale? We aren’t less than or absent in morale just bc we cannot relate to parenting so I’m not sure why that’s even relevant. Personally, I don’t even believe the typical person is truly well suited to be raising children anyway. How many parents are broke, in unstable relationships that eventually dissolve before the child reaches adulthood, and/or is lacking in the emotional and mental capacity necessary to cultivate a human being? A very large proportion- perhaps most fall into at least one of these categories so given the degree of chaos and incompetence manifested among parents, it’s pretty ridiculous to regard procreation as indicative of virtue and/or morale.

[@LocoCoyote]

@@triggered577 It's not about caring, it's about understanding.

[@ballroomdiva6856]

​@@LocoCoyote Why does everyone miss the fact that those of us who are child free by choice do actually have families? We still worry about the future for our nieces and nephews, for the children of our cousins, our friends.... People who are child free still have family and friends and people in their lives. Also I'm allergic to cats, so no cats. Apologies for the rant! 🤦🏽‍♀️😆😆

[@man-on-a-tree]

Such clear and intelligent words from Mr. Buttigieg! Switzerland dares to hope again!!!✌🏻