Every time I see Pete Buttigieg

[Rorey]

My admiration for him continues to grow.

I'm watching Fox News Sunday (Chris Wallace) because I'm generally able to tolerate him, and Mayor Pete is on, being the bright rising star we know him to be. I definitely want him to be President someday.

[lisa58]

1. Absolutely- he's got the magic

[Rorey]

6. Magic - that's a good word

I hope I live to see him go far.

[NCDem47]

2. He was the right man to go into the lion's den to support Democrats.

FEARLESS. Love Pete.

[Rorey]

5. He can't be shaken

Always speaks with an even tone, no matter what is thrown at him.

[Hugin]

3. He has a very quick wit.

Which, I admire in a person.

He'll go far.

[Rorey]

4. I think he's absolutely brilliant

He doesn't waver on anything. He ALWAYS knows his stuff.

[blueinredohio]

7. He deserves a cabinet post.

[Thunderbeast]

10. Secretary of Defense

[Thunderbeast]

11. Secretary of Defense

[BComplex]

8. I really like him now, too. This first run for president was good training for him.

He just keeps getting better.

[Ninga]

9. The very best thing about Pete is that not only is he a great strategic thinker and highly

knowledgeable- he will continue to grow and get even better which is so difficult to comprehend. Because he is so awesome now!

[Cozmo]

12. Every time I see him, I wonder which cabinet position is in store for him, love, love, love

[Sucha NastyWoman]

18. His high level of intelligence means he could be a good choice

For several cabinet positions

[MyOwnPeace]

28. WHAT?!?!?

You need some intelligence to be a cabinet member? Oh, my, how things are changing!
Next thing you'll be demanding they be competent!

[marble falls]

13. He got and is developing the skill set needed to be President ...

Besides it'll be interesting to see a foreign leader butcher an American leader's name for once.

[yellowwoodII]

14. Then he needs to run for Senate

I agree that he's a rising star. But he needs to get involved at the Federal level in order to get the experience that we look for.

[My Pet Orangutan]

17. Secretary of Homeland Security

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=14504427

[MoonchildCA]

33. Unless he moves out of Indiana, its not a likely path for him.

[Soxfan58]

15. Very smart young man.

As a Democrat. The futures so bright, I've got to wear shades

[My Pet Orangutan]

16. Secretary of Homeland Security

High-level intelligence background, fluent in big data, and the practical nuts and bolts experience of being a mayor. Will give him a deeper experience of diversity.

[Blue Owl]

19. K&R

[TNNurse]

20. I remain stunned that Fox had him on after the first time.

[MyOwnPeace]

29. Yeah, who'da thunk......

Fox would keep getting smacked upside the head and then say, "More, please!"

Loved it!

[Goodheart]

21. He is no less than brilliant, and he would make a fine President

Will never happen, though.

[PatrickforO]

26. I don't know. Lots of ceilings being cracked.

I mean, look at Biden, who, as Harris pointed out, had the AUDACITY to pick a woman of color for his ticket.

That's historic. Now, we have had TWO people of color in high national office, and a woman. In terms of the LGBTQ community, we are seeing more and more portrayals of gay couples on television - in shows, in commercials (have you seen the latest with the gay black man introducing his husband to his family, and the family accepting the husband and welcoming him to the family?), and just in the general dialog.

Transgender and gay people have made huge inroads in national, state and local office, and when it becomes obvious that they take their public service as seriously as anyone else, people will care less and less about the sexual orientation of the candidate. Look at Polis in Colorado. He's doing GREAT as governor, and certainly most of the people of Colorado are applauding his policies, which really are moving the state forward in a good way, rather than worrying about who he loves.

I think Buttigieg might have a chance at the presidency within the next two decades, and he's plenty young enough to get some really strong experience under his belt. I'm hoping for a Harris presidency, of course, after Biden's terms.

[Rorey]

30. I do too

I mean, I think his chances are great, and I also am hoping for a Kamala Presidency next.

[PatrickforO]

22. I agree. Buttigieg is outstanding. He has a great future in this party, and

in national office.

Honestly, I am hoping he joins the Biden Administration. He's top notch.

Stacey Abrams, too.

And I hear Elizabeth Warren wants Treasury Secretary, and Biden couldn't pick anyone better for that!

I mean, I remember looking at the Democrats standing at the podiums in that first primary debate, (seems YEARS ago, doesn't it?), and thinking this group would make SUCH a strong cabinet.

[Sogo]

32. EW will not be leaving the Senate.

MA Republican Governor would get to choose her replacement.

[cayugafalls]

23. In 8 years, I would like to see him as VP on Kamala's ticket. A dream, I know.

After spending time as a cabinet member during Joe's administration.

Sure there might be others and my mind might change in 8 years, but I really like Pete and would like to see him move up. Pete is super smart and very calm in the face of adversity. A strong confident leader.

[not_the_one]

36. It could be 4 years...

Either I was dreaming, or I seem to remember Biden saying something about 4 years, then stepping aside.

I would be glad for 4 years with Biden, 8 with Harris (Pete as VP), then 8 with Pete. That would sure be one hell of a glass ceiling to break!!! (Next up, an ATHEIST!!! )

Or 8 years with Biden, 8 with Harris, 8 with Pete. 8 with Biden would give more time for Pete to prove himself as the statesman he can be. 24 years of continuous democratic control, and the republicans would hopefully never make it back to mainstream.

Even though Pete has the "IT" factor, and I think he could be accepted as a possibility, he may be utilized best elsewhere. He is so smart, in tune, and has such communication skills, he could be anything.

But he will be the recipient of a LOT of (biblical) hate. It is really strange how so many are so offended by the thought of two penises in the same bed (yet oddly aroused by two vaginas... ). Sadly, the holy babble will have to be sidelined as a guiding "principle" before that can happen. THAT can't happen soon enough, as far as I am concerned.

The question is do we want to go back down the path of choosing between hate and acceptance. The American people have a LOT more growing to do before we want to face that choice, again.

But looking at all that red on the electoral map gives me pause. I hope to NEVER see those cockroaches again. We must make sure they stay under the rocks, forever.

Still, in my dreams I DO hope to see Pete as president. I will take President Biden's lead on this. America is about POSSIBILITIES.

[cayugafalls]

37. Very well said, I can add nothing. Really well done, nto!

[Auggie]

24. I'd like to see Buttigieg in Congress

[alfredo]

25. Press Secretary

[MyOwnPeace]

31. O-M-G!!!!!!!!!

Would THAT be the show to watch! The press corps wouldn't know what to do - a smart, sane, reasonable, HONEST person to deal with - WOW, what a concept!!!

[Frances]

27. My siblings and cousins get their info from Fox

so I’m so grateful for Buttigieg for going on Fox
Pete has a gift for communication
I hope someone effective will replace Pete if Pete gets a position in the administration that will not allow him to go on Fox on a regular basis

[3catwoman3]

34. Every time I see Pete Buttigieg, I see a future...

...POTUS somewhere down the road.

[AwakeAtLast]

35. I actually see him as Secretary of State

He definitely has the chops for that - multilingual, military background, highly intelligent.

[alfredo]

38. Yes!