'The Interview': Pete Buttigieg Thinks the Trump Fever Could Break

[@rainsrg]

Well done

[@dongato90]

What is scary is the Mayor Pete is only getting better at answering tough questions. It’s hard to deny his talent. Also need to give kudos to the interviewer who asked smart and tough questions that made it difficult for me as a listener to know what her personal position is. That is the way journalism should be. Challenge our elected officials to be prepared and authentic in their response! What a great conversation! Thank you!

[@Ankrom-cx5zi]

Thank-you Pete Buttigieg - for your honesty, integrity & intellect. It was painful to endure the same pathetic questions & statements about Joe Biden. Grasping for different answers? Definition of insanity. If this is just journalists asking the tough questions then why don’t they ever ask about DJT? Your masterful response is the only redeeming value of this interview. You’re the best!

[@janlamontia8786]

I love Pete, I’m an old lady from Nebraska! I would love him to be chosen!

[@georgerobertson6816]

Very impressed with our transportation secretary. Outstanding speaker. While his current job is very important his ability to communicate might be better utilized in some other position.

[@markliam9446]

What a great interview and what an incredibly effective communicator. Brilliant.

[@joellamkins7847]

You got to love 💕 Pete Buttigieg! ❤️

[@tinaperez7393]

What the heck with the thumbnail photo?

[@liz.jeaunmarie]

A BOLD move is what we need in 2024! I’m rooting for a Harris-Buttigieg ticket ❤💙 “We are not playing around”

[@torhaugen4020]

It would indeed be fantastic, and I can absolutely believe they could win. But I don't think they will be bold enough to take the chance. I'd love to be proven wrong though.

[@camille2790]

As always Pete is crisp, clear and unflappable. Pete for VP! Thank you for your service Pete. We need more of you.

[@christopherignace5238]

The election slogan on a Harris/ Buttigieg ticket should be: "IT'S ABOUT TIME!". Time we protect our rights, time politicians represent us/US, time we look forward not backward, time we save democracy and Ukraine, time we vote for the future! How about that!!

[@WhyHandleYouTube]

You sound vaccinated.

[@periyoung487]

In spite of the infuriating tone of this interviewer, our country's Transportation Secretary remains a solid and masterful communicator of not only the issues, but also the difference in core values. Give me a good nerd over a strongman any day.

[@rociomendez-rozo6872]

The interviewer put Pete on the defensive so much and wasn’t really listening to his answers. Did not enjoy her approach to this and thought Pete did such an incredible job navigating her off putting tone.

[@RetiredILlibrarian]

Tried to put him on the defensive, but failed. He has an amazing ability to think on his feet, and always says the right thing, in a non-confrontational way, at the same time getting his point across! Love you Pete Buttigieg!

[@nancyloomis3046]

@@RetiredILlibrarianI agree...he's so very balanced and never over-reacts. This interviewer kept trying to push him to say "something" negative about Biden. Hello: Biden is still his boss, appointed him to a high position within his administration, PLUS he truly admires the man. So why, especially after Biden steps down and has been through "hell" would Pete say something unkind or critical about him?

[@anzolomyer4584]

Commendable interview. Felt journalistic and not like propoganda.

[@SantaCruzHappy1]

I love Pete. He'd be a great VP, too.

[@AlexaPittenger]

I observed the press make stories trend by repeating them daily- hourly actually. ..makes that ‘information’ become TRUE for so many folks - people of good will but making poor media choices. thank you Mayor Pete. I appreciate your messaging. I will share! Hugs. Be well and check you are all registered to vote

[@lowkeyproductions6681]

The part where the interviewer tries to ask “oh why does Harris have to pick a white guy” then about her VP picks after Buttigieg says that he thinks it’s defeatist to assume Harris can’t win just because of her race and gender seems like she was being deliberately obtuse. There is a difference between saying that things have gotten better in that regard and saying that miraculously suddenly we think those aspects of a candidate’s identity won’t be a factor. In the case of Harris’s campaign I also think it goes a bit deeper than just “gotta pick a white guy to appease the racists and misogynists 🤠!” There is already a deliberate framing of amongst the Republican Party that Harris is a “DEI hire.” A white male VP pick doesn’t necessarily counter that, but a pick of someone like Whitmer for example would definitely feed that narrative. And it’s important to be careful with that because there are a surprisingly amount of white people in this country who don’t think they are racist or sexist, but who also chaff at the emphasis of diversity because they hear that as “white men don’t matter anymore.” And it’s not just Republicans, I’ve seen it in Democrats in my own family. So weirdly in this case the best way to prove to voters that they are “just picking the best candidate and not playing identity politics”… is to play identity politics and not necessarily pick the best candidate. Which sucks. But that’s where we are. And it is a different place than we were 10 years ago. Both those things can be true.

[@tiffanyjohnstone8632]

The argumentative tone of the interviewer was odd to me. How did that help the interview?

[@dan_taninecz_geopol]

Not this interviewer's best work but Pete is great.

[@BrandyinBoiseID]

100% agree. She seemed childish and argumentative, in my opinion. I really hated the first part where she refused to accept his answers about President Biden. It shows a lack of understanding about the many factors involved in a very complicated situation. She also gave President Biden 0 credit for doing what so few have before him. I've really loved her work before this, so IDK what's going on.

[@dan_taninecz_geopol]

@@BrandyinBoiseID Agreed. She asked oddly vague questions and then got argumentative when he answered them in the positive, Pete-ish way he wanted to. If you want to press him, just be direct.

[@KenW-kb4uk]

@@BrandyinBoiseID Perhaps it's her editors/managers trying to promote the "horse race" aspect of political discourse to attract more viewers. Or maybe she is aggravated that Biden stepped down and is subconsciously resistant to any commentary that is supportive of that decision. Or, maybe she is simply aggressively ambitious, considering herself another Woodward or Bernstein. Anyway, I did find her tone very irritating.

[@AdoptionLawSourceTrinity]

The transition from Biden to Harris has gone too smoothly, so NYT is intent on stirring the pot to get ratings.

[@vinista256]

@@KenW-kb4uk I think the NYT and anyone who works for it just feel the pressure to prove they’re not “the liberal media” and therefore get more obnoxious with Democratic interviewees.

[@fppenque]

He'll only be 50 in 2032. I can see him as President Buttigieg then....

[@vinista256]

President Pete and Vice President Spanberger!

[@leonheart84]

His insight on how to restore “normalcy” for the opposing party is pure, unadulterated political strategy that’s cuts beyond ideological differences

[@seven7vii7]

Feels like Pete was being interviewed by Foxnews. What happened to the NYT recently? Digging for scandals when none exists.

[@christopherignace5238]

Could also be "IT'S ABOUT US!".

[@suhassathe4607]

Thumb down to the interviewer.

[@BrandyinBoiseID]

Agree 100%

[@stoneneils]

I must say there is nothing bad I can say about Pete. He's both hard and soft in personality - but its his voice tha can sooth the nation into a zen state of peace. Even if he's talking about nuclear war in ten minutes it would be calming.

[@Sanstorm210]

I liked this guy and still do I thought I was the only person that thought he is a very articulate politician that gets he's message across to he's audience and actually has the “big kahunas” to take on those Fox duche bags and “come out on top” literally ha ha ha Gay or not he's my pick for VP there ya go I said it - as Chris Rock would say ha ha ha

[@dreagriffith3611]

Great Podcast! I learned about who Pete truly is now. He is a wonderful orator!

[@rex-c6v]

Amazing He speaks so well without having anything to say. Thats talent baby

[@1midnightfish]

I agree. I really enjoy hearing this guy speak. Btw @user-in7kr1ys2m has got to be a MAGA troll, posting 'witty' one-liners all over the comment section.

[@karlalawatsch9984]

Way ro go, Pete! You are articulate, smart and able to speak on any topic. You are our pick for VP, and in eight years- President. Thanks for being so present, out and proud!

[@rosshenry3748]

This interview felt as though the questions were plucked from the intern's desk rather than crafted from a professional's notes. By chasing flashy sound bites and "but why"s, it misses the chance to uncover meaningful insights.

[@clintow]

So well spoken about Fox News watchers

[@this-sky]

Does the interviewer have beef with him or what? She had such a pointed tone throughout

[@orchidmsc]

This my first time listening to this podcast and I don't know who this interviewer is but her agenda is off-putting. She is asking the hard questions, but her exasperation of wanting a woman VP, not hearing the answers she wants from Pete, etc. is not what I expect from the Times. She is right on one thing. He has stayed on message through the entire interview. Some in the comments accuse him of not answering the question. If you listen, he actually does and then adds more context. I find him extremely intelligent and unwavering.

[@pg-mr7uc]

The interviewer is a liberal so you can take comfort in that. But she’s trying to still give a probing interview. So many consumers of media are so thin skinned to see their “favorite” politician get challenged

[@orchidmsc]

@@pg-mr7ucYou totally missed my point. I can tell she's a liberal. This is a Times pod, after all. He's not my "favorite" politician and I do not consider myself thin-skinned. I did mention that she is asking the tough (not unfair) questions. I am questioning her professionalism. No need to jump to conclusions.

[@pg-mr7uc]

@@orchidmsc what was unprofessional about her?

[@RetiredILlibrarian]

The overall tone of the NYT is getting more and more annoying, and seems to be based on what's good for business rather than what's good for the country. Interviewer sounds as if the NYT was hoping for a contested convention, to provide a lot more drama, to increase clicks and views. It was very clear NYT wanted Joe Biden to withdraw from the race. He has done that, so can you just move on? NYT coverage of his age and that of his opponent was totally unbalanced. While the interviewer seemed to be hoping to ignite controversy, Pete Buttigieg is a brilliant and non-confrontational speaker, good at bringing people together! The Democrats have done a great job of making the most of a difficult situation. Joe Biden did a heroic thing, and Kamala Harris immediately stepped up to the plate! At this point I still enjoy your games, recipes, Margaret Renkl, and the occasional news or opinion piece, but am getting closer to cancelling my subscription.

[@AdoptionLawSourceTrinity]

You hit the nail on the head. The transition from Biden to Harris has been too smooth so NYT wants to sit up controversy.

[@finalfansix]

I really hope Pete is Kamala's VP. He would absolutely kill it in any sort of debate (JD Vance would get obliterated by his charisma, politeness, and ability to fact check him in real time).

[@mggamerz2753]

Great interview!

[@ElHolyBoy]

Nah.

[@tomolegend6128]

A well rounded talent, with the best temperament and born decency.

[@rex-c6v]

If he only had something to say besides cliches, and lies he would be a truly great dogcatcher.

[@weum.]

He’s a phenomenal communicator and exudes authenticity. I’d love to see him as the VP pick.

[@rex-c6v]

@@weum. He is a phenomenal phony and exudes shallowness by a weird mastery of cliche and glib empty headed irrelevancy I also would love to see him as VP on the loser ticket

[@stevechance150]

Pete is an excellent communicator.

[@KS-mc1hy]

Maybe you all saw his fist and fight, fight, fight as a good thing, but to me it was terrifyingly similar to a few of Hitlers stances. He was more concerned about his shoes and his image than the peoples lives. We didn’t know if there was more than one person. His standing up could have gotten more people killed. If he stayed down until the coast was clear for everyone, that’s a better leader. He is lucky a brawl didn’t break out right then and there.

[@RetiredILlibrarian]

Still wondering why his shoes were off!

[@kikivienna8982]

Pete is clear, intelligent and a great member of the deep bench of Democrats.

[@HoboGoblinCat]

NY Times "journalists" continue to shamelessly whiff on context and completely embarrass themselves.

[@martine2al]

What a nice guy and a great communicator ! Just adore him!

[@rex-c6v]

He sure is a snappy dresser, with great articulation and a completely empty head

[@1midnightfish]

@@rex-c6v You sure are a MAGA troll, with a stock of one liners to post all over a comment section

[@vinista256]

@@rex-c6v you were so mesmerized by his dulcet voice that you failed to grasp the content, but it is there.

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

These laws separating "day job" vs "campaign work" also applied to Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally. 🤔

[@oakfieldfarm4131]

Pete for VP!

[@stevechance150]

Josh for VP.

[@periyoung487]

The characterization and assumption inherentl in these questions is maddening. The interviewer is assuming the position of the American people being MORE sympathetic to Trump's message. It's absolutely insulting and not at all unbiased. INMO the Trump campaign is entirely devoid of ANY messaging vis a vis issues or platform, and rife with hate speech and personal attacks.

[@janicehellzen8765]

What an amazing VP he would be. So intelligent and compassionate. At first I thought maybe this country isn’t ready for a gay VP/President. But now I’m thinking why the hell not. He has every quality you would want in a leader of this country.

[@realCarlosMazda]

Every quality, except for experience & common sense.

[@alst4817]

VP isn’t a leader. It pretty much ensures that we won’t hear from him for 4 years

[@jannichi6431]

She'd do unity a favor to seek a Southern Military 🪖 MALE

[@jannichi6431]

​@@realCarlosMazdaMy dog has more experience than DonOld, even being in the Whitehouse has only taught him more ways to grift and steal. He's a walking Crime Spree that is unable to learn due to his mental illnesses.

[@VTownGregory]

​@@jannichi6431 How about Tuberville? He's the epitome of a Southern gentleman. /s

[@michaelwinecoff680]

What is the perfect placement for mayor, Pete, who Axelrod calls the most talented political performer in the democratic party? If not VP, then which position fits. I’m asking, because I don’t know what his credentials as the most artistic public speaker set him up for. I would like to know. Can someone tell me the answer to that question?

[@DebraAndersen-is3yz]

Maybe Chief of Staff

[@tedleon5741]

Secretary of State. The world will start liking America again. He’s too smart to waste his time embroiled in domestic politics as a Senator or Governor or even as VP. Sec of State till 2032, then President 2032-2040…

[@Orpheus422]

A smart eloquent gay man makes MAGOTS heads explode especially since he’s worlds smarter than any of them or their children will ever be. 💥

[@Phil23-nh1tb]

I think Buttigieg and Vance have similar IQs actually. Both highly educated

[@Orpheus422]

Ask the couch

[@pg-mr7uc]

@@Orpheus422such an incredible tell. A complete and total fabrication but still good enough to smear a reputation. You’re no better than Trump. Disgusting stuff

[@susanjuby256]

A remarkably combative interview approach, but he handled it with aplomb. Perhaps this is good practice for him.

[@harrisnaturist]

He is the most articulate and thoughtful politician on the scene today.

[@redthepost]

This fellow is really smart. Seriously. Thank you Lulu.

[@ghogsten]

This interviewer is so beaten down. Kamala will win if we want her too. Lord, woman, rise up.

[@leeboriack8054]

Pete is the opposite of Trump in every regard. Eloquent speaker, Rhode Scholar, Young, served his country, no history of womanizing, experienced politician with no controversies.

[@gooser__43]

Buttigieg accomplished nothing in life of value; I see your point.

[@blakrumba]

💯

[@brian106699]

There’s a little hate on your collar. Let me get you a Kleenex.

[@gooser__43]

@@blakrumba East Palestine derailment.

[@jannichi6431]

Mayor Pete to President Pete 2028. R.I.P. Trumpian Captured 'Conservative' 🚫Red Party. ❌

[@xzyeee]

As someone outside the US, Kamala should choose this person. He is exceptionally brilliant.

[@Iabunawass]

Those of us inside the United States I agree. I I suspect he’ll get a choice cabinet seat. I think we’re looking at Mark Kelly. There still a raging homophobic attitude and culture in America. Just look at some of the ridiculous comments on this.

[@jannichi6431]

Rhode scholars do well in American Whitehouse. Barrack Obama may be up there with Biden in Presidential rankings.

[@fppenque]

Pete is a rockstar! His intelligence, pragmatism and decency are a winning combination for any politician. I think he'd be a very good VP, but fear America is not ready to elect a Harris/Buttigieg ticket, much to the detriment of our country. All that aside, Pete's a rising star and needs to be a vital part of the Democratic party.

[@SantaCruzHappy1]

Yeah...He'd be a great VP. But, I agree with you....USA prob not ready. I just love this guy. He is smart, personable and articulate!

[@jahnsgar]

Fully agree 💯

[@daphnebabcock1151]

I worry about that too, but Pete is so dang likeable, he got a standing ovation from a panel of fox viewers

[@stoneneils]

He's a bit like some british rockstars but few americans. I can see him doing Changes by Bowie...maybe even Jagger if he gets drunk. Oh..and Oasis..he can definitely be in Oasis lol. 'And after all...its a liberal waaaaalll...'

[@johnsouza4391]

That was a far tougher interview than I expected. I love him going on Fox but this might have been tougher. She was angling every which way to get him to admit he would be a good VP and he wanted it but he would not. Tough.

[@davegreene8588]

He's right to "leave them guessing"!

[@davegreene8588]

As to "ShayDee JayDee" not laughing, he has been spotted doing so, but it came off as a weak cackle, rather than as genuine mirth.

[@vinista256]

When he’s on Fox, everybody accepts that he’s in “hostile territory” so they at least make some effort to exhibit courtesy. The NYT journalists, in contrast, feel the pressure to prove that they’re NOT “friendly territory” and can come off as a little dickish.

[@RobertArlensky]

It'd be great to see the NYT utilize the same rhetoric when covering our next President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.

[@torhaugen4020]

What rhetoric? What are you even talking about? This is a fantastic interview, which lets Pete explain a lot of politics in great detail. You didn't expect only softballs, did you? NYT never does that, nor should they.

[@dipacmr]

Great conversation. I can only hope that at some future point, we-the-people can elect a gay man for president. Go Pete!

[@profsalam524]

Thank you for calling out the media, especially the NYT’s double standard of hammering away at Biden while glossing over the daily indications of Trump’s cognitive decline, not to mention the constant lies. It’s a wonder that I keep my subscription. I know NYT reporters, they can’t be so thick that they don’t see it. All in the name of access, eh Maggie?

[@jimmyguitar2933]

I only clicked on this because I thought it was (London) Times Radio. They do actual journalism. The NYT is trash.

[@Jamesjihoonkwak]

Very eloquent and perceptive fella. America may not be quite ready for him as a VP now but I would not be surprised to see him in the White House someday. I disagree with him that the loss of this election will make the republicans sever ties with Trump. It will be his criminal convictions and jail time that will make them dump him eventually.

[@molybdaenmornell123hopp5]

I think the fact that he's a criminal will sway a few percent of the public at best. I think many people in Trump's base would commit crimes for him. That's how desperate he's made them. It's just terrible. If the guy just stopped talking, almost everyone, including his voters, would soon be happier. America would heal a little.

[@vinista256]

I think there will eventually be a split in the Republican Party, and the Trumpy faction will eventually wither or go underground after the Heavenly Cheesebuger has worked its magic.

[@przytulanka1979]

How many black women that pretentious lady may know?

[@cebamy]

Lulu is a lousy interviewer. Wtf! Lulu insinuating/asking why Harris would choose a white male as VP pick if she herself can propel the party to victory is stupid. Haven’t you heard of strategy? Even ordinary folks use that. On the other hand, Secretary Pete is eloquent, smart and decent.

[@brian106699]

Mayor Pete!! I hope that the country will allow you to lead. If we don’t, we are wasting our great talents based on blinding bigotry.

[@tomolegend6128]

Pete, our future President 👍

[@Leftistattheparty]

About someone more progressive after Kamala.

[@SantaCruzHappy1]

Totally!

[@beverlyjones4645]

Pete you are incredible, you have common sense, integrity and smarter than most.... thank you for what you give to the country. 🎉

[@rex-c6v]

It IS incredible. He has nothing to say, no thought in his head, no policy, and a passionate lust for power. GO Pete

[@TesterBoy]

@@rex-c6va little harsh response. Actually he has something to say, but he didn’t accomplish much as Transportation Secretary.

[@rex-c6v]

@@TesterBoy you ain't seen harsh "boy" the deeply criminal Biden police state is going down in flames. And the flames are hot

[@haraldfuchs8196]

@@rex-c6v what is your problem? are you stupid, or just mean or a robot?

[@pg-mr7uc]

As a NeverTrump Republican who does not side with Democrats, I found Pete’s point about the Trump grip on the GOP finally weakening if he loses a 3rd time to be most poignant. I hope he’s right. I would also gesture to Pete and his allies to not be so quick to treat “normal Republicans” so ugly. Joe Biden claimed Mitt Romney wanted to put black people in chains. I hope we now recognize rhetoric like that begets more rhetoric like that. Be the change you want to see

[@gerriperreault6905]

Thank God we are done with Biden. I hope his handling of russia comes out eventually. Gaza is a genocide. Jeffrey Sachs shoukd be heard by everyone. Historian at Columbia.

[@gerriperreault6905]

Democrats treated Biden like Republicans treated Trump. Lied or self deceived or wilful ignorance. Yes Democrats waited too long to move on Biden. Biden is not a hero in finally recognizing his legacy was at state. In that one interview he said if trump won he would say he had done his best!

[@davegreene8588]

Why must our Democratic officials and commentators in effect "give tips" to the MAGAs, although doing so _inadvertently_ ? Mightn't be better to "let them express their irrepressible selves"?

[@TesterBoy]

Mark Kelly as VP pick would be much stronger going against Trump and Vance. Why? Because he is a former astronaut, Navy captain, and senator of a key state that Harris must win.

[@thinktwice-me7ie]

Pete ist such a great politician.

[@plutoloco2378]

He comes across as such a phony.

[@Iabunawass]

@@plutoloco2378 Really. That’s just weird to me.

[@tomolegend6128]

@@plutoloco2378not at all!

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

@@plutoloco2378 Maybe you're not used to what a very bright lad looks and sounds like, Loco.

[@Phil23-nh1tb]

How? This makes no empirical sense. He was mayor for South Bend, IN. What other elections has he won?

[@charleslewis9871]

What a biased interviewer. This is disgusting

[@stevechance150]

Care to site specific examples with time stamps? Or are you just talking out your A$$?

[@hectoribarra1245]

Pete, the platitude king. I hope he is not the VP.

[@kendraparris4213]

The interviewer is awful and should be ashamed

[@realCarlosMazda]

5k views in 5 hours... Powerful New York Times! lol

[@sheilaholmes1270]

DEI hire …. You know, gotta check all the boxes. As a black woman, I’m sick of all this Absolute BS! Built her campaign so quickly? They’ve been working on this for over 3 yrs. What a joke.

[@theother1406]

oh, I like the Peter Gabriel style photo of Pete.

[@WhyHandleYouTube]

Pete Buttjudge? What has this DEI hire ever achieved anything? Answer: Nothing.🤣

[@jimcypher]

Hysterical that the NYT will never get their Biden interview.

[@Iabunawass]

🤔🙄

[@rudebee15]

Stop propping this McKinsey consultant!

[@dvosburg1966]

Fascinating psychobabble.

[@realCarlosMazda]

100%

[@anthonypeterson428]

Too many multi syllable words for you? 😂

[@realCarlosMazda]

​@@anthonypeterson428 But he just used 8 syllables in a 2 word comment. C'mon man. You stink at internet banter

[@realCarlosMazda]

@@anthonypeterson428Why's it always to dumbest humans that accuse others of being dumb? Zero % chance you're successful & happy with your life.

[@davelassiter392]

Buttigieg was raised by Marxists. His father was an active member of the communist party. He also spent his career translating the writing of communist party leader, and Lenin confidant, Antonio Gramsci. Gramsci’s theory of cultural hegemony is a primary tenet of the Marxist movement in the United States. If Pete Buttigieg is selected for the vice presidential candidate that will mean both people on the ticket will have familial ties to Marxist movements. Kamala Harris’s parents were involved is Berkeley’s Marxist movement during 1960’s. A time when Marxism would influence the rise of Marxist movements such as the Black Panthers in neighboring Oakland, California.

[@anthonypeterson428]

Except that he’s not a Marxist. 🙄

[@davelassiter392]

@@anthonypeterson428 I can back up my statements, can you? Given the evidence, saying he is not a Marxist is not good enough.

[@davelassiter392]

@@anthonypeterson428 here is a 1972 newspaper clipping in the Standford Daily about Kamala Harris’s father, Donald Harris “Marxist Offered Economics Post By KEN MCLAUGHLIN Don Harris, a prominent Marxist Professor, has been offered a full professorship in the Economics Department here, Department Chairman James Rosse confirmed yesterday. Rosse said Harris has not yet accepted the offer, but he "expects to hear from him this week." Harris who still holds a tenured position at the University of Wisconsin, has served as a visiting Professor here, and is currently teaching at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. The appointment is the direct result of student pressure in recent years to hire more faculty who favor an "alternative approach" to economics, said Economics Prof. John Gurley, who now teaches the only undergraduate course in Marxist economics. Gurley said the appointment of Harris was the culmination of the six-month "round-the-world" search for the most qualified Marxist professor available Exceptionally good Gurley called Harris "an exceptionally good teacher, outstanding researcher and one of the leading young people in Marxist economics." One knowledgeable source told the Daily that some senior faculty members were very hesitant hiring Harris, but they gradually yielded tp student pressure. A conservative economics faculty member, who wished to remain anonymous said he was "not part of the decision and it would not be fair to say anything. " He also added that "as far as I'm concerned Harris is not in the same field I'm in." Alternatives The department, Gurley said, looked for economists who espoused not only Marxists viewpoints, but other alternative perspectives as well. Libertarian economists, who advocated untrammeled laissez-faire capitalism,for example, were considered in the selection, he claimed Gurley said the search included those knowledgeable about socialist economies even if they didn't sympathize with a Marxist system.

[@dionwall5519]

Has Pete Buttegieg ever been right?

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

"Buttegieg"?? Buttigieg. Um, it's up there in the caption... 😅🤣😂🤣😆

[@dionwall5519]

@@TheDavidlloydjones Sorry, didn't seem important enough to check

[@jannichi6431]

Like....always. Get some #Real America News

[@jannichi6431]

​@@dionwall5519Only if your completely off the Grid and isolated. Pete Buttigeig WILL Be President one day. Check the Vegas Odds in 2028.

[@dionwall5519]

@@jannichi6431 Okay. If you can't answer the question, where do I look?

[@barbiesocialite]

Kamala should choose Pete Buttigeg for VP-- so Trump can win by a landslide. Wokest ticket ever.

[@VTownGregory]

Progressive and woke! That's why they'll win. Thanks for your support!

[@jannichi6431]

Never understood definition of woke. Progressive? Cultural? Coverage of the Olympics said Opening was 'woke'.

[@jannichi6431]

​@@VTownGregoryThank You. Voters just need to pay attention and listen a minute or two. The differences in the parties couldn't be greater. Bottom line: Party of Hate or Party of Love💕🇺🇲🗳️💟

[@illinnyan4053]

@@jannichi6431 It means "aware"; "It would be extremely naive to expect the dominant classes to develop a type of education that would enable subordinate classes to perceive social injustices critically."

[@pg-mr7uc]

@@jannichi6431 post-modernism. Shattering gender norms. Denying biological realities. That among other things would be considered in the woke bin

[@zachpmorgan]

Pete's still plenty patronizing but he's not as bad as he was in 2020. He frames every answer in terms of personal power, except in a passive, gentle voice. He tells the interviewer to stop making criticisms when he can't defend the party. Why do people like this guy?

[@anthonypeterson428]

Maybe because he’s intelligent, wise, personable, and very quick on his feet. Having highly intelligent people running big organizations like the government, is a good idea.

[@zachpmorgan]

@@anthonypeterson428 I am scared of Mayor Pete. He's a poison pill (see 2020 primary). "The boy is dangerous. They all sense it. Why can't you?"

[@zachpmorgan]

@@anthonypeterson428 He also does do a good Obama impression. Every time he talks in front of a camera.

[@sheilaholmes1270]

He’s a fraud too!

[@tomolegend6128]

No he is not. A decent and honest human being.

[@jannichi6431]

Americans need a Ted Talk on how to spot bad character. Church up bringing will have to be deprogrammed as the Bible is just story telling. Spiritual Faith is a whole different thing. Biden has IT😇

[@plutoloco2378]

This is fascinating how the interviewer is asking all these great questions and Pete just dodges and uses misdirection all over the place. Honestly it’s not very impressive and is exactly what people hate about politicians.

[@judithsmith9582]

Pete answered every question clearly and concisely. Obviously you're so accustomed to following a cult of personality that you'll drink the koolaid when commanded.

[@stephanieviolette593]

You appear to be in an ideological bunker. Personally, my life values dictate that sexual assault, fraud, hateful speech, threats of retribution, and always referencing only his needs consistently vs Americans, is not my idea of a world leader. But that’s me and it is a free country and we need to respect each other. We are all in this together and have to live with our choices.

[@jannichi6431]

The only question Pete "dodged" was the V.P. speculation. Military folks are ethical and factual. You may want to listen again. Hope he didn't use to many words for your self bandaged ears 🤮

[@jannichi6431]

​@@stephanieviolette593You are a pro. Your comment should go viral to any political feed anywhere, Anyway including 2015-2016 for those who were looking. A Malignant Narcissist Sociopath Psycho convicted 34x has no right but to EXILE. His daughter can be responsible in Dubai,.Oman, Turkey, Saudi or wherever the World can agree on where and how to monitor the Treasonous Traitor. Diplomatic comments have run out here. 100 days until the globe may be in jeopardy by a % point. See what happened overnight in GAZA again (bombings and protests) after Mar A Lago (Whitehouse 2). engaged with Compromised Criminal Bebe Netanyahoo.🥵

[@PFat1]

You should objectively listen to this interview again...and probably at half speed.

[@mariechhandover817]

President Trump a Chosen One - the Most High , GOD 🙏

[@TesterBoy]

Chosen one? 🤔

[@Sanstorm210]

I liked this guy and still do I thought I was the only person that thought he is a very articulate politician that gets he's message across to he's audience and actually has the “big kahunas” to take on those Fox duche bags and “come out on top” literally ha ha ha Gay or not he's my pick for VP there ya go I said it - as Chris Rock would say ha ha ha