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*** Official Pete Buttigieg Thread *** (1 Viewer)
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Some updates on Buttigieg - he was in San Francisco last night at a forum - a few hundred in attendance - reports, as usual, he had a great appearance.
I came across these notes in Politico this morning:
— SUSIE BUELL SHOCKER: FUNDRAISING FOR PETE? via Yashar Ali’s Newsletter: Longtime Hillary Clinton friend and Democratic megadonor Susie Tompkins Buell — who’s already endorsed Kamala Harris — is doing a fundraiser for Budigieg, Ali reports. That’s raising eyebrows, because Buell is a party kingmaker with plenty of connections. And it raises the question: Is she having second thoughts? She’s also doing a fundraiser for Harris, he reports.
— WHERE PETE GOES IN CA TODAY: The set of “Real Time with Bill Maher,“ which he’ll be on tonight, and six different meetings and fundraisers in Los Angeles, his team tells us.
Its good that he is talking to donors in California - like it or not, he will need some mega donors to get his organization off the ground - he'll need their money, but also their connections in terms of building a team.
I am sure he will be a hit on Real Time, and that should also help raise his national recognition.
I came across these notes in Politico this morning:
— SUSIE BUELL SHOCKER: FUNDRAISING FOR PETE? via Yashar Ali’s Newsletter: Longtime Hillary Clinton friend and Democratic megadonor Susie Tompkins Buell — who’s already endorsed Kamala Harris — is doing a fundraiser for Budigieg, Ali reports. That’s raising eyebrows, because Buell is a party kingmaker with plenty of connections. And it raises the question: Is she having second thoughts? She’s also doing a fundraiser for Harris, he reports.
— WHERE PETE GOES IN CA TODAY: The set of “Real Time with Bill Maher,“ which he’ll be on tonight, and six different meetings and fundraisers in Los Angeles, his team tells us.
Its good that he is talking to donors in California - like it or not, he will need some mega donors to get his organization off the ground - he'll need their money, but also their connections in terms of building a team.
I am sure he will be a hit on Real Time, and that should also help raise his national recognition.
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Henry Ford
Footballguy
Henry Ford
Footballguy
I was talking to some friends last night, and I’m all in on this guy. Ride or die. I had a couple drinks and at one point said “you know, it might actually have been worth it to deal with Cheeto Jesus for four years if this guy is what comes next.” And I realized I kind of meant it.
I’ll be offering to help with his campaign, submitting a resume this weekend through his campaign site here:
https://jobs.lever.co/peteforamerica
I’ll be offering to help with his campaign, submitting a resume this weekend through his campaign site here:
https://jobs.lever.co/peteforamerica
Long video - 66 minutes - Politics and Prose (DC Bookstore, where Buttigieg sat down for an interview around his book "Shortest Way Home")
Obviously a long interview (and I have not watched all of it yet), but I find that its a really good way to hear Buttigieg in an non-candidate setting. He was already "running" at this stage, but its not a stump speech or a town hall with predictable questions and answers.
Pete Buttigieg discusses his book , "The Shortest Way Home", at Politics and Prose on2/17/19. When Buttigieg left a successful business career to return to South Bend, Indiana, his hometown had been declared a “dying city” by Newsweek magazine. Elected mayor in 2011 and re-elected in 2015, Buttigieg, a Harvard-educated Rhodes Scholar and U.S. Navy veteran, was determined to change that. Going directly to the community, he met with residents, reclaimed abandoned houses, confronted gun violence, and attracted high-tech industry.
Today South Bend is a shining success, and Buttigieg’s candid and compassionate account is both an inspiring story of how politics can and should work and an introduction to one of today’s rising political figures.
Buttigieg is in conversation with Jonathan Allen, a journalist for NBC News and the co-author of the books "Shattered" and "HRC".
Obviously a long interview (and I have not watched all of it yet), but I find that its a really good way to hear Buttigieg in an non-candidate setting. He was already "running" at this stage, but its not a stump speech or a town hall with predictable questions and answers.
Pete Buttigieg discusses his book , "The Shortest Way Home", at Politics and Prose on2/17/19. When Buttigieg left a successful business career to return to South Bend, Indiana, his hometown had been declared a “dying city” by Newsweek magazine. Elected mayor in 2011 and re-elected in 2015, Buttigieg, a Harvard-educated Rhodes Scholar and U.S. Navy veteran, was determined to change that. Going directly to the community, he met with residents, reclaimed abandoned houses, confronted gun violence, and attracted high-tech industry.
Today South Bend is a shining success, and Buttigieg’s candid and compassionate account is both an inspiring story of how politics can and should work and an introduction to one of today’s rising political figures.
Buttigieg is in conversation with Jonathan Allen, a journalist for NBC News and the co-author of the books "Shattered" and "HRC".
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I really like this guy.
Possibly "like" like if he wasn't taken and my wife allowed me.
David Dodds
Administrator
This is the kind of candidate that could crush Trump in 2020. It will be interesting to see if the DNC will get behind him.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I hope the DNC just get out of his way. He already has a better idea on messaging than the DNC
Henry Ford
Footballguy
Yeah, “think about things thoroughly and then talk about things after you’ve thought them through. People aren’t idiots, they will understand.”
Henry Ford
Footballguy
If he weren’t gay, I’d put his over under against Trump at about 475 electoral votes.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Pragmatic Party has a nice ring to it.
David Dodds
Administrator
From where I sit:
- The Clinton wing of the DNC is pushing Harris
- The Obama wing of the DNC is pushing Beto
- If history is a guide, the DNC will work towards destroying everyone else.
That is probably true - but I think Buttigieg is more connected than anyone lets on.
I think he has a friendly relationship with David Axelrod, for instance, and one of the articles I posted above had one of Clinton's top donors hosting a fundraiser for Buttigieg (she is also hosting one for Harris).
I also think, that since there is a split in the party (and I do think Harris and Beto are the real front-runners right now) - there is room for a compromise candidate - one who can speak to middle class, mid-western, rural voters.
Henry Ford
Footballguy
Henry Ford
Footballguy
Arsenal of Doom
Footballguy
I’ve had some interesting Twitter interactions with some people dumping on Pete for trying to reach out to Trump voters. Basically it seems if you don’t say every single Trump voter is racist and evil it’s seen as disqualifying for some.Sinn Fein said:
I try to point out that sort of thinking is exactly what Trump wants. He wants to divide the country along cultural lines, and there is really no upside in playing the game Trump wants to play.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
This guy is elite.
Everyone else is a distant 2nd.
Everyone else is a distant 2nd.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Take me to your dive-bar!
sho nuff
Footballguy
He is extremely likable and has his crap together. He gets more impressive with each interview I see.
Religion questions from Maher isn't exactly going to be a softball, but he nailed it.
Perfect comeback - "you might have it all figured out..."
Also really highlighted the difference between a Mid-Western politician and a "coastal elite"
I get Maher's skepticism when it comes to religion - but you simply can't talk to middle-America like that - no matter how much you disagree. Well, I suppose you can, but you won't win any votes.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
I agree with Maher on this topic probably more than any other one. I have a couple of very close friends that I have actually asked an eerily similar pointed question to at times. Pete handled it well and made positive points that people like me tend to forget. Living in the south east my whole life makes it easy to view religion through the lens of the baptist/evangelical wings.
I definitely was not hoping to fall for a candidate this early. If I were to criticize anything it is that I still maintain we should have a president with a bit more experience in the federal government. We have gone for the shiny, inexperienced options pretty much since Bush Sr. I'm wondering if we are discounting the importance of a president that can effectively operate in the institutional construct we have in DC.
Arsenal of Doom
Footballguy
The "Religious Left" stuff is one area where Pete loses me a little. I agree with the larger point he's making; that Republicans have no claim to any moral high-ground, especially in the age of Trump, but his packaging of the message is a little too Christian-centric for me. Even if he just phrased it as something like "The Values Left" or "Religious and Moral Left" it would resonate a little better for me.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
I was raised a Catholic, but now I'm agnostic. I get what he's saying and it doesn't bother me. The teachings I remember about the church were largely about the compassion of Christ and his teachings, which are very liberal at their core. Helping the poor and sick. Jesus was the original SJW. Somehow that view of Christ has been twisted by the conservative right and rebranded as a belief that accepts cruelty, greed and power. That takeover by the vocal religious right in part turned me off religion. Any religious person that can align themselves with a guy like Trump is abandoning their own morals no matter how they may justify it. I think Pete is rightfully opening his arms to those of faith that are struggling with that moral dilemma and it's the right move IMO. I know plenty of liberal religious people, the DNC has done a horrible job welcoming them and just kind of take their support for granted.
That one guy
Footballguy
Arsenal of Doom
Footballguy
I wouldn't say this part of his message bothers me, per se, I'd just like to see him fine tune it a bit to be more inclusive of other religions and non-believers who nonetheless identify with the moral themes he's drawing attention to. All for the Democratic party embracing people of faith, as long as it's clear that people of all faiths or no faith are welcome. I have little doubt that's how Pete actually feels, so not a huge deal.
Arsenal of Doom
Footballguy
Here’s Pete talking about health care.
https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/pete-buttigeg-what-is-the-gop-thinking-1465380419718
He seems to favor a Medicare opt-in as a way to get to universal coverage, offered through the existing Obamacare exchanges. Curious to see how they propose handling the funding and how it interacts with the employer funded model, which is still how most people have private insurance today.
I think something like this is probably the right approach but details are important.
https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/pete-buttigeg-what-is-the-gop-thinking-1465380419718
He seems to favor a Medicare opt-in as a way to get to universal coverage, offered through the existing Obamacare exchanges. Curious to see how they propose handling the funding and how it interacts with the employer funded model, which is still how most people have private insurance today.
I think something like this is probably the right approach but details are important.
Arsenal of Doom
Footballguy
Pete interview with Van Jones that aired yesterday, about 30 minutes and covers a good range of topics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFZgbDNaEko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFZgbDNaEko
Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
I could vote for him. I could never vote for Bill Maher. Mayor Pete is accomplished and humble. Maher is smug and condescending and frankly has little reason to hold his own intellect in such esteem.
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Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
Having fun learning about Mayor Pete.
joffer
Footballguy
Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
In fairness I do recall in the past being mildly bemused by some of his observations, though mostly I found him cringeworthy. Lately, he seems to have lost the ability to laugh at himself. Once that happens it is difficult to get people to laugh with you.
Just threw a tenner his way so he has another individual donor (in NC) before the quarterly deadlines that all these things care about.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
I liked how Bill inevitably challenged Pete on being smart but having faith and answered “I’m glad you have it all figured out Bill, but I don’t.” Perfect come back.
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wikkidpissah
Footballguy
"We need to invite (Trump voters) to the right side of history." That's good stuff.
Recognizing that Trump voters and Trump supporters are two different things, that the same ol' stuff which Dems were offering in '16 and the ruination of responsive govt in which Dems were equal partners were as much a part of people voting Trump as his outlandish persona, so inviting them back as part of the next phase is a lot smarter than shaming em away.
I'm a Kennedy kid with Unicef values who misses quiet Christianity tremendously. Catholics, Protestants, Jews were more or less in it together (as long as they were white) in the 50s & 60s, needed their churches for both their identity and community and to keep them reminded that "there but for the grace of God go I". There were distinct differences, but pressing them were bad manners in most aspects of life. It's not a coincidence that i didn't hear about "Jesus freaks" or born-agains up North until after folks started throwing off the authoritarian yokes of their churches en masse and those institutions got way more defensive about their position in American life.
Faith is not an enemy. Extremism is an enemy. The people who harassed Chelsea Clinton last week are on the same side of the political spectrum as i, but their extremism puts me more at odds with them than some of my natural enemies. There is no one on this forum who has advocated louder and longer for us to set old myths aside in the name of progress than i, but i am as quick to remind others that freedom of religion does not mean freedom from religion. Your business is your own until you make it mine. nufced
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joffer
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Henry Ford
Footballguy
Look - faith is a tricky topic. In reality, I am closer to Maher's way of thinking - religion takes away a lot of critical thinking for a lot of people - but at the same time, I think you have to respect that people have legitimate beliefs, and you will never win them over, if you constantly belittle their beliefs.
I think the way to win them over is to work within their framework - not force them into your framework.
joffer
Footballguy
oh I wasn’t crazy with Maher’s question either. It’s a 10 minute segment and the guy is still relatively unknown, I don’t think he should’ve brought it up at all. That’s just Maher being Maher. I just thought the “I’m glad you have it all figured out” line was a little presumptuous. Minor quibble though.
I like Maher - but he s a pompous ###. I am ok with putting him in his place every once in a while.
Now - the part I thought Maher did have correct - Pete should probably stay away from the Transgender issue. Not enough upside, particularly on a short interview, to make that a talking point. As part of a larger policy position - its a fine issue to support.
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