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Pete Buttigieg's been everywhere lately, don't forget he's a Michigander now
Detroit Free PressTodd Spangler
July 31, 2024
* He's been widely mentioned as a possible running mate for the Democrats' new presumptive nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris. And while some others may be seen as having better chances, Buttigieg's schedule of public appearances, touting Biden administration achievements and praising Harris, has been full. Since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has all but said she's out of the running, that means Buttigieg may be Michigan's best chance to land a spot on the ticket (which is likely to be decided very soon).
* In a Democratic Party that has plenty of good public speakers, Buttigieg shines, especially when it comes to succinctly refuting Republican claims against the Biden administration or turning GOP talking points against themselves. Speaking recently on Fox News, he turned Republican complaints about Biden's age on former President Donald Trump, noting he's now the older nominee and given to "rambling about electrocuting sharks and Hannibal Lecter."On Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," he noted a 2021 speech in which Trump's running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, said people without children have "no physical commitment to the future of this country." Remembering his service in Afghanistan as a Naval Reserve officer before he had children, Buttigieg said, "When there was a rocket attack going on, my physical commitment to this country felt pretty physical."
* Buttigieg is seen as key to bridging many of the Democratic Party's various voting blocs, including progressives and moderates, LGBT people and straight people. At age 42, he is also seen as able to reach out to younger voters.
* In a Democratic Party that has plenty of good public speakers, Buttigieg shines, especially when it comes to succinctly refuting Republican claims against the Biden administration or turning GOP talking points against themselves. Speaking recently on Fox News, he turned Republican complaints about Biden's age on former President Donald Trump, noting he's now the older nominee and given to "rambling about electrocuting sharks and Hannibal Lecter."On Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," he noted a 2021 speech in which Trump's running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, said people without children have "no physical commitment to the future of this country." Remembering his service in Afghanistan as a Naval Reserve officer before he had children, Buttigieg said, "When there was a rocket attack going on, my physical commitment to this country felt pretty physical."
* Buttigieg is seen as key to bridging many of the Democratic Party's various voting blocs, including progressives and moderates, LGBT people and straight people. At age 42, he is also seen as able to reach out to younger voters.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/31/pete-buttigieg-a-michigander-on-harris-vp-list/74604954007/
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