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Pete Buttigieg’s Campaign Strategy Pays Off For Andy Beshear in Kentucky

Kentucky, a state Donald Trump carried by thirty percentage points in 2016, will now be governed by a Democrat, as Andy Beshear unseated Republican Governor Matt Bevin in Tuesday night’s election. Beshear’s victory is yet another sign that the very playbook Pete Buttigieg has adopted in his presidential campaign – promoting a tempered liberal agenda … Continue reading Pete Buttigieg’s Campaign Strategy Pays Off For Andy Beshear in Kentucky

Check out “Fishbowl with Pete: Episode 1”

"What is the first thing you will do in the White House?" “Well, there’s gonna be a lot of Executive Orders," answers Pete Buttigieg.  "But I guess the first thing I’ll do is try to figure out where Truman and Buddy are gonna fit... then we’ll get to the Executive Orders, mostly reversing bad ones from … Continue reading Check out “Fishbowl with Pete: Episode 1”

As Pete Buttigieg Conquers Iowa’s Liberty and Justice Gala…

The numbers in Iowa are shifting fast.  The days where it was “the frontrunners… and Pete Buttigieg” are over.  Are we about to have another Obama moment? There are only three months to go until the Iowa caucuses (mark FEBRUARY 3rd on your calendars, folks!). The last big, high-profile push by Democratic candidates in the state happened last Friday … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg Conquers Iowa’s Liberty and Justice Gala…

As Pete Buttigieg Surpasses Joe Biden In Iowa…

Pete Buttigieg has the understanding of a young transformational candidate, combined with the practical approach to governing that is making him increasingly popular with the over-65 crowd, who seem just about ready to abandon Biden for him. Diminishing Pete to a "he'll be ready in 2028" argument - which I continue to hear - is … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg Surpasses Joe Biden In Iowa…

As Pete Buttigieg Moves into Third Place…

“I think he might be too young, and needs more experience.” There are days where this statement boggles my brain. But it can be countered effectively. Here’s what I say: “Just look at what he’s done with his campaign.” Eight months ago, I had no idea who Pete Buttigieg was. I thought he was getting … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg Moves into Third Place…

As Pete Buttigieg Continues to Impress in the Democratic Debates…

With each debate, the candidates get labeled with more perceived “campaign weaknesses.” They originate with television talking heads, and then spread to social media. We see them in our feeds: “My friends are saying that…” or “I’m hearing everywhere that…” followed by some accusation of unethical behavior. I guess it means Pete’s making progress that … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg Continues to Impress in the Democratic Debates…

As Pete Buttigieg walks the line between focus and fighter…

What we have are a number of candidates who are endlessly going after Trump with outrage and disgust, and one candidate who avoids that approach at all costs. Why? Because #PeteButtigieg is concerned with the future, not the past. The other candidates are just throwing out multiple versions of “Make America Great Again.” Think about it. “Let’s … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg walks the line between focus and fighter…

As Pete Buttigieg’s sensible plan for health care continues to impress…

“Securing a Healthy Future for Rural America” is Pete Buttigeig’s detailed 10-page plan to make health services more affordable to everyone, and making sure that rural people of color have fair access to high quality health care. Here are TEN of the most important takeaways from Pete’s plan to improve health care to rural communities: … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg’s sensible plan for health care continues to impress…