Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Why Sharing the Stage with His Husband Is a Reason to be Hopeful

Mayor Pete Buttigieg talks about how his experience as Mayor has prepared him for the presidency, sharing his campaign announcement with his husband and marrying a couple on their way to have a baby.
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[@LunaPriscilla]

"A lot of the people I'm competing with I admire" I love the fact that this guy doesn't demonize his opponents, what a breath of fresh air he is.

Yes!

[@rebekkahravenwood25]

He don't for now, until time gets closer and they start digging up his dirt.

[@Jasonhoods]

Yeah it's important to be nice when you're busy not saying a word about policy and instead spending your time on national television convincing people you're nice.

[@risanicola7099]

Til you realize the shady meetings he's been having with the establishment corporate centrist democrats about how to screw over Bernie Sanders. I did NOT see that coming from this dude and I'm shocked that he fooled me man. They need to stop attacking Bernie and seeing him as some "problem" and let the damn primary play out with no shenanigans this time or ppl will be PISSED.

[@ojisankusai]

Seeing a lot of people claiming Buttigieg is some sort of corporate shill based on...what? I've yet to see any source that claims any of these theories. Until such a time that those sources are given, the lot of you just seem to be antagonistic towards the guy because he's not Bernie Sanders; who also doesn't actually have any plan to get any of his polices through Congress aside from brute force, which has never worked, ever.

[@Fern635]

I love how he distinguishes between competitors and opponents. We need more of that in politics right now.

Yes!

[@altamama220]

he's really one smart guy

[@adamms9830]

Whether you supuport him or not, his candidacy alone is already HISTORIC in sooo many ways, not to mention how many lives of the young boys & girls he just saved by showing the example that YOU CAN BE WHO YOU ARE and aim for the highest office in the world. THANK YOU FOR RUNNING, Mayor Pete, we're grateful, and we're rooting for you, Sir. 😍🙏🙏🙏 #PeteForAmerica

[@heyoheyo9635]

#peteforamerica

[@cpolo88]

For real. I never ever in my life would have thought about seeing a gay, combat veteran, Christian loving man running for office. Keep it up mayor Pete 👍🏼

[@kensvideos1]

You sound like a very special episode of Punky Brewster.

[@momster195]

Darrel Zero. And you sound like a punk

[@umnomequeninguemusa]

Yet another corporate tool on the making. No thanks!

[@bootyman234]

I cant get enough of this guy. Authenticity is a nice and welcome change for me. I only hope that the brand of idiocy that got Trump elected wont morph into one that keeps Pete from being.

[@theaviary238]

Pete Buttigieg is against Medicare for All. He is against free public colleges. He claims his time on wall street was the best years of his life. He called protesters calling for a living wage "social justice warriors" (which is a right wing talking point). He gentrfies his own town. He is just another corporate establishment Dem. Don't fall for his bullshit.

[@Youneverknow100]

@@theaviary238 exactly

[@daniellove162]

He has a great personality but talks NOTHING of policy. Notice he NEVER gets tough or accusatory questioning. And how has a politician YOU NEVER HEARD OF gotten on virtualy EVERY platform within a month?

[@samueljames657]

Anthony Wayne stop fawning over personality instead of substance. Buttigieg like mentioned by others is a corporate democrat who will cater to Wall Street and the corps. But hey as long as he is gay and can speak Norwegian we should give him a chance I guess?

[@habbogigi]

@@theaviary238 can you provide a link or source? I wanna read more on his policies/views

[@hghbryson6821]

I've never wanted a candidate to win more in my life.

[@metaNdance]

Me too!

[@Volatile-Tortoise]

Me neither, and I’m not even American.

[@D00RK90B]

Me too!

[@dobby4me]

donate! peteforamerica.com/ spread the word!

[@user-oi3vk5mu1s]

@@dobby4me I donate $10 each month, plus $25 here and there. All we are saying, give Pete a chance!

[@brahminiravi4717]

Attention matters: he is now taking advantage of every media platform he can get on! Kudos to him! 🥂 👏🏾

[@theaviary238]

Pete Buttigieg is against Medicare for All. He is against free public colleges. He claims his time on wall street was the best years of his life. He called protesters calling for a living wage "social justice warriors" (which is a right wing talking point). He gentrfies his own town. He is just another corporate establishment Dem. Don't fall for his bullshit.

[@jpacolella]

No jacket, sleeves rolled up. Anyone else insulted by such obvious tactics. Are people that stupid. The answer is always yes..

[@thelords3394]

META MUTT we don’t care about your rants. Get the strap.🤣🤣🤣

[@samueljames657]

LilianO how is this a rant? These are facts. He doesn’t have any policies. He stays vague. He offers nothing to the American people much like Obama who kept preaching hope and change that we never received. Instead of attacking the commenter why don’t you address his claims

[@johnpetry5321]

@@theaviary238 oh look, a Bernie Bro telling lies.

[@HeadPack]

What a bright and eloquent man. No skeletons in his closet, just a lot achieved and lived through at a relatively young age.

[@emilyroberts3832]

Well, according to Trevor Noah, even his skeletons like him; "He gave me calcium for my bones!" Lol

[@brahminiravi4717]

That wedding story is so cute!

[@davidlamontwilson4059]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnrdn4aYoN5gd9k

[@libertydefenders8276]

god you re such a tool.The reason this man is being promoted everywhere, unlike lets say Tulis or even Bernie, is he PART of the military industrial complex. he has been groomed for this by the Deep State and Israeli Lobby. Unlike Tulsi he has said we should invade Syria, should leave our troops in Afgh etc. That so many progressives have bought his schtick bc he is "gay" is hilarious. 4 more yeas of war under Butt

[@ojisankusai]

@@libertydefenders8276 This is the third or fourth time I've seen you espouse the same old same old. If that doesn't scream "bot", I don't know what else is.

[@MariaFerreira-hi9gk]

You should also look for the story of Pete, located in a crisis moment, to translate a middle eastern woman’s statement, to help doctors diagonaise her little child’s serious condition. Doctors at the South Bend hospital knew who to call in that kind of emergency. Mayor Pete.

[@thexen]

What a breath of fresh air it would be, to have intelligence back in the White House.

[@umnomequeninguemusa]

I'm glad a breath of fresh air is enough for your life on the ground to improve. How about policy? How about the lives of others? Airheads for another empty suit. Buttigieg is a corporate tool on the making, just like Obama, who said things to make us feel good, but favored Big Money over the Little Guy at every turn. Just a few weeks ago this comment section would have been all falling for Buttigieg, but I'm glad to see that people are already waking up!

[@Youneverknow100]

@@umnomequeninguemusa so much yes

[@rossclark9155]

@@umnomequeninguemusa How about reading up.

[@rossclark9155]

@@samueljames657 Bernie Bros out in force all over because, if it's not bernie, piss on you, Trump gets my vote.

[@michaelkremling5359]

@@samueljames657 ya buddy. Not like the repubtards didnt fight everything he did they all yelled and screamed about fiscal responsibility under Obama but under President dumpster fire the same repubtards just dont seems to care how much debt he rack up. Obama was a good President better than Trumptards .

[@vsmoonchildmahir283]

He's just so charming and likeable- it's like watching a Prince!

[@austinm8334]

Danny J. Alright Danny let’s stop being so negative and perhaps be glad there are still people in this country who have some hope okay?

[@EdricLysharae]

Kindness is strength, not weakness. I hope that people like Pete are the type of politicians we can look forward to in the future.

[@mikescarborough9196]

Mayor Pete is a refreshing reminder of why politicians used to be called "public servants."

[@mikethole2877]

I like this guy more and more every time I see him

[@SG-uh6sw]

Prob gay yourself mike

[@mikethole2877]

@@SG-uh6sw how do I gay myself, Shaun?

[@destinyramos7212]

Probably should do your research. He's just another hand picked candidate by the democratic elites.

[@mikethole2877]

@@destinyramos7212 lol

[@rebekkahravenwood25]

Yup, that's what everyone was saying about Beto like a week ago lmao. Next week it'll be a different one. Dems gonna favor whoever the media shows more of, period. It's the media that controls which of these get a spot light and they will of course do whichever one will benefit them most.

[@da96103]

Seth is like Graham Norton, sniffing out stuff that other shows did not cover.

[@kellymm7630]

Really ? I dont see it

[@TheZooropaBaby]

Stephen Colbert already interviewed Pete bruh

[@johnvitale865]

TheZooropaBaby Seth interviewed Pete in 2017. Bruh.

[@da96103]

I haven't seen the Bernie Sanders essay before in other interviews.

[@ojisankusai]

@@da96103 He's mentioned it a couple of other times. One was on Pod Save America and I believe he also mentioned it on The Breakfast Club (though I'm not totally convinced that happened. I'm at like 80% positive he did, but that's not exactly a great percentage). Also, for all the people claiming he's all substance and no policy, he's absolutely gone through a lot of it on the previously mentioned scenarios. You just have to dig for it instead of just listening to the 10 minute interviews and chose to view the ones that are an hour long or so.

[@ycart3285]

I don't have any time for anyone telling me Mayor Pete can't take the whole race. Beautifully eloquent, humble, and compassionate man who would be such an amazing president. He's got my vote!

[@djs7310]

Dany: What SPECIFIC POLICIES of his do you support? Do you even know WHAT he stands for/against? Who is funding his campaign? These things matter MUCH MORE than the fact that he Is very articulate in his responses. I've looked more deeply into his campaign..... He is just a platitude spewing, corporate-funded, centrist democrat...just like Obama was, whom I voted for twice. Nexxxxxxt!

[@johannpopper1493]

What are his policies that will help anyone?

[@kittykatFL23]

Omg the Parks and Rec reference, literally, killed me! 🤣🤣

[@DizzyDior12]

I love this guy. As of now he has my vote.

[@pontifexcellence6648]

He's not the perfect candidate, some of his views are not perfect, but he gives me such hope. He reminds me of Obama 2012, he's super competent and the fact he's openly gay is making history.

[@jkbjkb8899]

He is the best candidate & has shown he us capable of listening & evolving.

[@Sashapooch]

@@abbysparkles6744 'and exactly that what he is is'

[@machigiceb7788]

right? it's so nice to imagine that someday someone would say: Pete as the first Gay President the same with Obama is the first Black President. But I heard that he's in line behind the two woman candidate, which is also nice I guess, but it wouldn't bring as much as excitement if, IF Pete became president someday.

[@blessingjohnchelliah4317]

President Obama has predicted that "Pete Buttigieg will be the face of the Democratic Party of the future.' We need new blood and fresh faces. As an 81 year-old American citizen, I fully agree with that assessment.

[@keybadejedi70]

Could you people stop voting for a person for president based on Identity, you should be voting for a someone based on their policies

[@joeexotic2545]

This guy is so nice , he makes Trump look even more evil by comparison

[@sumeetsahota1069]

Hahahaha

[@theaviary238]

Pete Buttigieg is against Medicare for All. He is against free public colleges. He claims his time on wall street was the best years of his life. He called protesters calling for a living wage "social justice warriors" (which is a right wing talking point). He gentrfies his own town. He is just another corporate establishment Dem. Don't fall for his bullshit.

[@richtracy8336]

Dude get out of your moms basement!

[@samueljames657]

Ceco Elvisa yes he will be the nice version of trump without mean tweets. But he will still be shilling for Wall Street, corps, and the military industrial complex.

[@rebekkahravenwood25]

He won't win it either. Too many dems for any of them to win. Even if they get more than half the country's votes, right now there's too many. If it were one or two maybe one could win lol, but not with 20.

[@subhajitdeysarkar9724]

Seth's team does more research and brings out more interesting talking points than the run of mill questions of the MSM

[@nunliski]

Seth IS the MSM, dumbass.

[@AnexoRialto]

@@nunliski Seth is hosting a comedy show. Main stream media (MSM) refers to cable news and news programs. Bernie Bro or Red Cap?

[@JuliaCris]

Pete is amazing! I admire him a lot!

[@blackout07blue]

Bernie Sanders 2020. Our last chance to upend the corrupt campaign finance system. Only Bernie will got sure do it. Pete takes corrupting Big Money. I do like Pete tho, but he has his whole life ahead of him to be President, and now he pushes people like me to vote Trump (anti-establishment), as a 2x Obama voter myself living in Wisconsin - the most important 2020 state. This is populist country.

[@rebekkahravenwood25]

@@blackout07blue Bernie wants to tax the hell out of the working class. Do you even listen to his words? lmao

[@SaraphDarklaw]

Source?

[@wendychenoweth8991]

@@rebekkahravenwood25 what r u talking about

[@adamfanalways]

I'am donating to his election, I love Pete, he's honest and refreshing!

[@data0008]

I’ve been donating to major Pete since the early days!

[@rebekkahravenwood25]

"For now" Power corrupts everyone. But he won't win anyway.

[@julieoliver4549]

@kappelmeister123 mine as well wipe your ass with it..same thing

[@billc1388]

Pete is the best mind and heart America could have. Before we think about changing hearts and minds around the world and in America we need to have a heart and mind lead the way - and that is Pete.

[@skyoneherbalife]

Well said, well said.

[@blackout07blue]

Pete can’t beat Trump. The end. Polls show it.

[@auggiewhitman7358]

@@blackout07blue There haven't been any trump vs pete polls yet, but go off...

[@libertydefenders8276]

wow conned. morons.The reason this man is being promoted everywhere, unlike lets say Tulis or even Bernie, is he PART of the military industrial complex. he has been groomed for this by the Deep State and Israeli Lobby. Unlike Tulsi he has said we should invade Syria, should leave our troops in Afgh etc. That so many progressives have bought his schtick bc he is "gay" is hilarious. 4 more yeas of war under Butt

[@Jasonhoods]

Yeah Bernie was really trying to divide us when he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. Do you even hear yourself?

[@alelambert888]

He is "the chicken soup for my soul".

[@blackout07blue]

That my the his big Money donations from the elites that you’re thinking of.

[@rhythmoriented]

ScootMagoot46 actually that was a line from one of the ladies on The View. And as a Republican who does not necessarily agree with everything Mayor Pete has to say, I believe that his demeanor actually is serving as a healing tonic for the toxic political discourse that has poisoned BOTH sides.

[@innersting3174]

oh for christs sakes

[@smb08j]

Love this man so much. If he doesn't win this time around, I sure hope we see more of him in the future. What an inspiration on so, so many levels.

[@Forge17]

Down to earth, rooted in faith and values, extremely intelligent, pragmatic, a good communicator, and humble. These are presidential qualities if we’ve ever seen them 👍

[@djs7310]

But what ACTUAL POLICIES does he support? Obama was the same way, and he really didn't do much for the working-class of America.

[@Forge17]

DJ S we don’t know as much about any of the candidates so far, we’l just have to wait and see. Policies are important. But I like what I see

[@marielavalon]

Like him more every time I see him.

[@blackout07blue]

He can’t beat Trump!

[@wendychenoweth8991]

@@blackout07blue what's your deal? Aren't Americans better than that?

[@issaquahjeans5934]

This guy is great.

[@blackout07blue]

Bernie Sanders 2020. Our last chance to upend the corrupt campaign finance system. Only Bernie will got sure do it. Pete takes corrupting Big Money. I do like Pete tho, but he has his whole life ahead of him to be President, and now he pushes people like me to vote Trump (anti-establishment), as a 2x Obama voter myself living in Wisconsin - the most important 2020 state. This is populist country. Pete won’t beat Trump. They aren’t voting for an inexperienced, gay president yet either.

[@issaquahjeans5934]

@@blackout07blue IDK, I think Bernie seems kinda like a grumpy old man like Trump. I am ready to change the channel on that genre of leadership. If he is the democratic nominee I guess I would have to vote for him

[@DaveOhOh]

America, I have decided. Pete Buttigieg is a superhero. Feels. The Blue Buttigieg Wave is coming....

[@innersting3174]

I see you've fallen for the DNC's crap to support their annointed corporate guy. sigh

[@ems3832]

Pink wave?...

[@MICHGO1]

@@ems3832 TRY AGAIN BABE: www.bing.com/images/search?q=MAYOR+PETE+IN+UNIFORM&form=HDRSC2&first=1&cw=1129&ch=374

[@mikeike3094]

Imagine Mayor Pete debating our current President!

[@rossclark9155]

I can hardly wait

[@emmy6909]

Mike Foss Trump will probably make remarks about his sexuality...

[@ChonosTack]

A huge IQ gap, no conversation can be made.

[@gloriaalore3957]

Mike & Ike no! I don't want to hear what Trump would say.

[@AB-gz5tu]

@@ChonosTack 😂😂

[@NewMessage]

1:33 Mike Pence just felt it move.

[@kimberlys8422]

It's funny because it's true. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@alexbowen7306]

New Message costanza!

[@Taintedwings4444]

I think Mikey boy here mite have had some movements on his face. Some might even call it an...omg dare I say...emotion.

[@alexrunk8097]

If he gets the nomination, I'm 100% voting for him

[@charlotteziggy8353]

Not me!

[@caa9ify]

I really like him, he's competent, empathetic, and articulate. Hes definitely of my choices for the presidency.

[@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365]

At this point, I can't even imagine a President being a likable, genuine sounding, human being...

[@nunliski]

LOL genuine "sounding" is right

[@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365]

@@nunliski Yes. That's what I wrote.

[@nunliski]

@@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365 He's not genuine whatsoever. Not even a little bit. This guy is constantly acting.

[@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365]

@@nunliski What point of what I wrote are you disputing, exactly?

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

"Not opponents but competitors." Basically respecting and asking himself and the other candidates to up their game! Loves it!

[@JoeyDee86]

I think there’s a lot of people now who can say they’re in love with a gay man for the first time in their lives :D

[@PW-kf1kw]

Mayor Pete is brilliant! He has an amazing intellect and he is the real deal! He has my vote!

[@umnomequeninguemusa]

How about policy? Airheads for another empty suit. Buttigieg is a corporate tool on the making, just like Obama, who said things to make us feel good, but favored Big Money over the Little Guy at every turn. Just a few weeks ago this comment section would have been all falling for Buttigieg, but I'm glad to see that people are already waking up!

[@royceh8627]

No more corporatist Democrats plz. Only progressives

[@Sashapooch]

​@@umnomequeninguemusa There's only one possible explanation - this guy's part of the misinformation campaign. No one could be this stupid. Ignore!

[@Sashapooch]

@@royceh8627 There's only one possible explanation - this guy's part of the misinformation campaign. No one could be this stupid. Ignore!

[@OryBaum]

@@Sashapooch lol. Nice try troll.

[@gmindgjerd]

Next president.

[@healthcare7490]

God, I hope not. If he is then we have learned nothing.

[@charlotteziggy8353]

Damon, I hope not.

[@mauric13]

timbe martin what makes you say that? Because he’s gay? You must want your trump lord to win again huh

[@oliverflowers641]

Healthcare why do you hope not?

[@KES01ESCI]

That story warmed my heart.

[@OB17358]

When I vote for someone, I look at their spouse, and watch how they interact. In 2016, there wasn’t much choice using this method. Emotional honesty, and genuine affection count for a lot.

[@JogBird]

yesss!! Pete is who we need to be Potus

[@nonofyabidnez5737]

A guy that said that policies aren't really important? Oo

[@mateo61323]

Nonofya Bidnez They’re not to the American voter

[@kimberlys8422]

@@mateo61323 I'm voting for the democratic nominee regardless. _Gracias Drumpf_

[@Travis7060312]

No.

[@healthcare7490]

No

[@Stephensofceea]

Imagine what a wonderful hopeful thing it would be to have him as the POTUS

[@schnudelwudelity]

How can somebody not be attracted by his messages?

[@midixx360]

What is his message, specifically?

[@Travis7060312]

He doesn't have a message.

[@aphexon.]

Anger and ignorance.

[@elizabethbascom6122]

Yes, he does have a message. He is more Obama-like, meaning he is trying to pull people back together. He is not touting socialism, but understands we are all connected and should be looking out for one another: Medicare, affordable health insurance, equality on all planes accountability for corporations and banks. If you do not think he has a message, you are not actually listening, just judging.

[@OryBaum]

Because of this: “The matter of What To Do About Bernie and the larger imperative of party unity has, for example, hovered over a series of previously undisclosed Democratic dinners in New York and Washington organized by the longtime party financier Bernard Schwartz. The gatherings have included scores from the moderate or center-left wing of the party, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California; Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader; former Gov. Terry McAuliffe of Virginia; Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind., himself a presidential candidate; and the president of the Center for American Progress, Neera Tanden.” www.nytimes.com/2019/04/16/us/politics/bernie-sanders-democratic-party.html?fbclid=IwAR3geq3MglvK8mCQiZNQCNSZeEhAGWFAgdsTm8aODW4odinhfhjJLew0ZEQ#click=t.co/NwcDlxth7T

[@Freesingskills19]

i am voting for PB!

[@emilyroberts3832]

I really wish Chasten had a name that started with a J so they could be PB and J, that would be the cutest thing ever.

[@Freesingskills19]

@@emilyroberts3832 hahaha...i know, right?

[@djs7310]

Based on WHICH policies, specifically? The identity politics game is what has kept our country from making real progressive change. I fell for it with Obama (twice) and he really didn't give the working-class anything. These corp friendly democrats give us vague platitudes, and then do not FIGHT when in positions of power. They cave to republicans at nearly every opportunity. They do so bcuz they are bought off by the oligarchs to be controlled opposition (to real progressive change).

[@socaliguy81]

He doesn't participate in identity politics and is a highly intelligent, solutions-focused veteran who wants to restore America's standing in the world. #Buttigieg2020

[@davidmanhart1]

He passes the "would you have a beer with him" test.

[@Rubahae]

why is no one talking about how he’s male leslie knope

[@supriya1694]

Because he's clearly Ben Wyatt

[@aggie8115]

There is an article out there about how he’s Ben.

[@themripley]

Pete's Ben, Chasten's Leslie.

[@supermojo9672]

Who that??

[@lizmaher1853]

@@themripley OH MY GOD. YES!

[@boylepeter]

Pete seems to be getting better with exposure!

[@Youneverknow100]

Based on what ? ..he is a corporatist dem..he doesnt have progressive policy

[@rossclark9155]

@@Youneverknow100 Bernie Bros got a term for every one except Trump. It's going to be Bernie or Trump, just like 2016, and we haven't forgotten.

[@blackout07blue]

Too bad being good at talking doesn’t equate to real change. He is the status-quo but he’s gay. Big whoop.

[@Dotthel]

Peter ofsf he learned from trump

[@boylepeter]

@@Dotthel - Definitely not something he learned from Trump!! The more exposure Pete gets, the more authentic, smart and credentialed he seems... The more exposure Trump gets the more obvious are his lies & twists, he shows his complete lack of knowledge and makes it clear that he is suffering from dementia - and that is getting more serious constantly.

[@brycebrodee8523]

Damn this man is well spoken

[@dotsdfe]

Love him so much.

[@abnormi101]

WOW How I miss smart :/

[@cyndieK1]

abnormi101 I miss smart and articulate. He’s like breath of fresh air.

[@klarastern5597]

really like him... and so educated and competent 😍

[@maryrosekent8223]

Klara Stern Brains are sexy!

[@djs7310]

And completely phony. He is taking big bundling money from Goldman Sachs (you know, the same @ssholes who bankrupted our economy in 2008). Pete B was also found attending secret dinners with Pelosi, Schumer, and fat cat donors - to discuss their anti-Bernie strategy.

[@klarastern5597]

@@djs7310 no chance of finding fertile ground for your bullshit, Vladimir.

[@maryrosekent8223]

DJ S Please supply links to your sources of information.

[@ClarenceC101762]

Mayor Pete is certainly working the media! With as strong a message as he has and as attractive a candidate as he is, he’s bound to know that all he needs is the opportunity to communicate his story! You can’t help but be inspired by him!

[@johannpopper1493]

What's his message?

[@ClarenceC101762]

To me, his message is that there is more that brings us together as Americans than could ever divide us; that freedom doesn’t just mean freedom from things (like freedom from paying your fair share of taxes, freedom from regulation on businesses that serve the public, freedom from sensible regulation of firearms, freedom from government regulation of church matters, etc.), it means freedom to...ti love who you love and have the government respect your legal bond, freedom to fight for your country no matter your sexual orientation and/or gender identity, freedom to have nothing to do with any religion if that’s what works for you, freedom to expect your government is doing all it can to save our environment, freedom to expect that a person working a full-time job doesn’t have to be part of the “working poor”. He lives everyday his message that religion doesn’t have to be used to cut and hurt people who don’t believe just like you. He makes his message loud and crystal clear that his generation may wind up being the first generation to not have done better than the generation before him. His message includes the fact that it’s never too early or too late to do the right thing for the generation of Americans that we may never see or know ourselves. And maybe the most important message is about how deadly apathy can be. His messages are striking a chord with lots of Americans who prefer to look forward to find solutions to our problems instead of harking back to and constantly yearning for the dead-and-gone bad old days that were never really all that good anyway, unless you were the correct gender, had the socially-acceptable color of skin and you were romantically attracted to the opposite gender. Not much to miss from those days, IMHO. At least those are the messages I get from him when I listen to him and read about him. Your results may differ. 😉

[@johannpopper1493]

@@ClarenceC101762 Thank you for your well thought out answer. I appreciate it.

[@openskies11]

God, give us our gay President. This guy is the man sent to banish Trump back to hell.

[@SG-uh6sw]

Both of them will be going to hell

[@openskies11]

@Matthew Sanders "Ignorant and dangerous" are words that describe Trump and his brain-dead horde.

[@blackout07blue]

Many of democrats will vote Trump over Pete. Just an FYI. We aren’t going for a puppet democrat.

[@wilko566]

@Matthew Sanders yep. Only Bernie and Gabbard will genuinly do whats in the best of interest for all Americans

[@Jasonhoods]

What a stupid thing to say. If someone's sexual orientation is what you look for in a president then you have a looooong way to go. It's the most powerful job in the world. We need qualified people. I don't think you realize what a dangerous comment you made. Pretty fucked up standpoint you have there pal.

[@nakayarobertson6339]

A busy mayor and presidential candidate taking the time to marry a couple stepping off the elevator? Um, that's INCREDIBLE. Shows what a good heart this guy has. God bless you Pete.

[@mefford67]

*I’ve been very impressed with this man. He’s genuinely intelligent, thoughtful and a well reasoned and seasoned person. A huge improvement over Comrade Minus!*

[@SerratedSkies]

It's fascinating comparing how Trump claims he cares about other people with how Buttigieg shows that he really does care. I can't say if he's my favorite candidate yet, but he's definitely one of my favorite people in the race - if not my favorite.

[@thembasapam7838]

RIP Beto (Robert) O'rok.

[@marialewis6432]

I love how he never wears a suitjacket and always has his sleeves rolled up....he is a wonderful model of brilliance and humility....LOVE HIM

[@TheBerylknight]

HIs sleeves looked dumb rolled up like that. If you want to roll up your sleeps they have these things called short-sleeved shirts.

[@edwinicq]

That was my first thought seeing that picture, parks and rec

[@Prizzlesticks]

I'm starting to really like this guy.

[@victoria.galvin]

I strongly believe that the more people know who Pete is and what he’s about, the stronger his chances are of earning the nomination. Right now people only recognize Biden and Bernie. I hope Pete can get there!

[@looney1023]

I love him so much, but also I can't wait for the Mikey Day impression of him on SNL

[@suzeaa]

Pete gives me hope.

[@dr.g3860]

Go to his website and donate

[@thomasalley3121]

Bernie/Buttigieg 2020. My dream ticket.

[@pphill3476]

Thomas Alley ??????? I’m just confused. Hell no. Do you care about policy? And also he meet with Democrat establishment behind doors to talk about getting bernie down

[@katjoe1974]

Bernie’s moment is over. Sorry. He was the right man for 2016 and he got shafted. He’s not the right candidate for 2020. Sanders is too divisive and too extreme (not to mention too old) to get elected. Pete’s our best option for 2020

[@royceh8627]

@@katjoe1974 bwahahahahahah. Watch his town hall on fox then tell me again his time is over hahaha. What a hoot

[@danielbay4034]

I'll take Buttigieg and a vice candidate who specializes in foreign policy.

[@maxg8594]

@@pphill3476 Because establishment Democrats would pin their hopes on a 37 year old mayor that nobody outside South Bend had heard of before 2019, rather than one of the five other senators running or Biden or Beto

[@Seamoorif]

LOL that totally did look like the set of Parks and Rec!

[@eliakim912]

What I don't understand is that some people blame Buttigieg for speaking seven languages and loving litterature and studying at Harvard. They blame him for being intellectual and they use it as an argument to say he's disconnected from the mass. Why do some people feel a threat with him being articulate and educated? Why is being an intellectual something bad? That's why we would need free higher education! I want an intelligent president, someone who can lift us higher. Buttigieg appears very humble, charming, caring and connected to people. Some Americans prefered to vote for a sexist, racist billionaire who spends time playing golf, claiming he 's closer to people because he talks trash? Number 45 has no idea what rough financial times most people go through, so why do some people find him more relatable?

[@owenw.1643]

it gives me hope to see him be so friendly about his running mates in the presidential race

[@Rishab1925]

The picture of Mayor Pete and his husband Chasten on the stage was just beautiful.

[@RD-kw7mk]

I WANNA SEE A BATTLE BETWEEN HIM AND TRUMP AND IM GONNA CHEER HIM ON UNTIL THE END. He's got my vote. Lets do this 2020!!!!!

[@brucec5950]

Seth is the best 😘

[@rebeccaparker1982]

Really liking Mayor Pete,he seems like a decent guy. I'm voting Democrat whoever the candidate is .

[@EmanoTM]

I wouldn't recommend that tho... it shows that democracy is not acting properly. Rather than casting a vote only against Trump, let us change and start asking for real politicians that represents the country #mayorpete2020 #peteforamerica

[@maryrosekent8223]

EmanoTM I think she’s talking about in the general election, not the primary.

[@davebailey2296]

After trump, I will never ever vote for a republican again.

[@atemporal9081]

come through Pete!!!

[@mitch956]

It will be a nice read if I could find complete copy of the essay about Bernie Sanders. Very interesting

[@joshsmom6662]

What a breath of fresh air!!! I like him more and more, and wish his goodness of heart and spirit could infuse this country to regain its humanity and compassion.

[@alainlanctot4365]

Too bad I can’t vote in USA this guy would get my vote 100% Please US neighbours do yourselves a favor and elect an honest President.

[@BlackBirdSinging47]

Just a cool dude. Continually impressed by this guy.

[@julioperez1850]

I like this guy more for president the more I hear about him!

[@shenanigans5911]

I really wanted to like vote for a woman president, but I've been more impressed with Mayor Pete's message, and who he is more than any other candidate, so far.

[@brianfrancis8152]

The Parks and Rec reference made me realize that Mayor Pete is basically a gay, male Leslie Knope with an Ivy League education and military experience.

[@marksmith-jp5gy]

whatever your political leanings I am in awe of this candidacy. I supported trump but this guy is looking like the next president .

[@The_Green_Queen]

Attitude and charisma are EVERYTHING.

[@Wendy-hk1cc]

Y’all saying he doesn’t have a policy plan but there’s literally a website (hearpetespeak dot com) with most of his policies out. It’s the first thing you see!! Check out his interviews about medicare for all, the Supreme Court, and there’s so many more hour version ones where you can see who he is instead of a 6 minute one.

[@zippyzipster4746]

Please please please get the nomination.

[@erikaiam8864]

Seth? I love you but you can do better than that. This interview didn't do Pete justice. He's got way more to offer, he's intelligent, experienced, and honest. I read a lot of comments where people are saying he's full of platitudes, or inexperienced, don't judge him by this interview. Watch his other interviews, hear him speak. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this would be my candidate but he is for many good reasons. Do your research people please. He can win this.

[@Youneverknow100]

What policy of his won you over?

[@PComputer001]

What are some of his policy’s?

[@djs7310]

He is being propped up by the msm for good reason....bcuz they know that he will play ball and pretend to want progressive change, but will not fight for it the way Bernie or Tulsi would. Pete B takes big $ from Goldman Sachs bundlers.

[@SlowllyDrifting]

I love pete so much

[@crashlight2]

I heart this boi.

[@sailenkatel3436]

Where are your policies? Feel the Bern

[@darkcrystalmagik3369]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I have no problem with Pete, but I don't see him as a viable candidate for Presidency. His state, Indiana, voted for Trump with over 60% and also elected Mike Pence as governor. Just something to keep in mind.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Brent Lee It’s also the state of Birch Bayh, at least in yesteryear.

[@rossclark9155]

Just for argument's sake it is not unusual for a state or city to reject a candidate on home turf. Usually because more people will turn out and vote and of course the cranky people are more likely to turn out. That's just extrapolation and not based on any actual facts, I admit. Mostly thinking about Reagan.

[@kev1368]

A lot of those people also voted for buttigieg to be mayor. Indiana also voted in Obama, so don't count them out

[@hartburns30]

I don’t see what you’re getting at. You’re basing Mayor Pete’s qualifications on other people’s vote? Weak argument.

@@hartburns30 That wasn't my point, you lack simple understanding. The goal of 2020 is to beat Donald Trump, right? Pete can't do that. Why? Because Pete doesn't poll high enough anywhere other than his own city. Pete couldn't even win Indiana in the Presidential election if it were held right now. Dems must choose a candidate who can win states that Hillary couldn't win. Joe Biden can win those states, Pete cannot.

[@jettthewolf887]

Seems like a decent fellow, and of course it's always nice to hear from somebody who has served our country! Even if I may not agree with literally everything he says, I'd love to see what he will do down the road.

[@djs7310]

Jetthe wolf: If you want someone with military experience to run our country, then please look into the candidacy of Maj. Tulsi Gabbard. 2 tours in Iraq/Afg, 15 yrs (and counting) of service in HI Natl Guard. She is very intelligent, courageous, and compassionate. She wants to end the regime change wars, supports Med4All, and tuition-free public college. Also, she has the voting record to back up her positions.

[@JamesHarris-]

The way the audience applauded at seeing the picture caused a little lump in my throat. It gives me hope that one day just maybe we can all finally come together as not white or gay or a particular group but just fellow Americans. On that day America will truly be great again.

[@connorjensen443]

Not one policy-related question. Just focus on these cute little stories and ignore the fact he's a corporate sellout just like the rest of the establishment candidates.

[@hallvardjupvik1299]

Why did Seth try to corner Bernie Sanders with «how are you going to pay for it», when he doesn’t ask Pete about any policies?

[@darkcrystalmagik3369]

Cant ask him to explain what he doesn't have

[@anulm]

I have watched few of his interviews, and haven’t heard anything on his policies. It seems Americans are easily fascinated by charm and do not really care about actual policy positions. Sigh! Many have commented he is a breath of fresh air. He seems to be air, nothing concrete.

[@mju34]

@@anulm it seems you are the only person with any critical faculties in this comment section.

[@anulm]

mju34 , isn’t that a matter of concern that people don’t seem critical? Btw, do you know where he stands on policies? I for one haven’t heard anything concrete regarding his policies.

[@user-oi3vk5mu1s]

George Bryson, and so many others below......Agree wholeheartedly. Pete inspires in every interview and speech. This grandmother loves him. High emotional intelligence, brilliant mind, vocation to serve. Potential to be one of our greatest presidents, if not the best.

[@emilyroberts3832]

"Thank you for sharing that photo with the American people, I really appreciate it." LMAO Shut up Pete you were adorable!

[@jepipie]

#PeteButtigieg will be the next POTUS! I am calling it.

[@joannajamerson35]

Hes the best

[@djs7310]

Based on WHAT exactly? Where does he stand on the ACTUAL ISSUES? WHAT will he fight for and against?

[@ethanlculver]

This guy is so smart, so kind, so genuine. Would make a great president.

[@michelekett1064]

Bernie and Pete, what a combo. Wisdom experience, all that Bernie brings and youth, sexual diversity, intelligence and openness from both of them.