Buttigieg's townhall starting now on FOX.

[femmedem]

Cheering crowd. Should be interesting, since his platform went up on his website recently.

I'm watching on livenewsmag because it's one step removed from watching directly on FOX.

[SidDithers]

1. No Democrat should be giving Fox exclusive content...

that they can use to show how "balanced" they are to jittery advertisers.

It's not about reaching Fox viewers. It's about Fox using content from Dems to advance their business, so they can fund more racist shits like Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham and Lou Dobbs.



Sid

[femmedem]

2. I see both sides.

Yes, Democrats going on FOX do potentially help the network. And the network is gross. But I care much more about a democrat winning the presidency in 2020 than about I care about FOX gaining or losing a few advertisers, and like it or not, there are a fair number of people who watch FOX. Our candidates can either let FOX spin snippets of what they say, or they can watch and listen to our candidates themselves. I prefer the second option. But again, I do see both sides.

[Politicub]

4. He's there now. You can't unring a bell.

I sincerely hope you feel better now that you've had a chance to air your grievance.

Now, can we talk about substance?

[SidDithers]

14. Yup. IMO, he's shown poor judgement in going...

Just like Bernie did.

But I guess if you're chasing a specific voter demographic...

ETA Warren's statement on Fox Town Halls:



Sid

[brooklynite]

46. Amy Klobuchar was on Fox News Sunday today...

...and used the opportunity to challenge their coverage. But probably the blogosphere knows better...

[SidDithers]

47. Warren knows better...nt

Sid

[PoliticAverse]

20. Did you feel that way about the exclusive (before the superbowl) interviews Obama gave Fox ? n/t

[SidDithers]

29. It's a different world than it was 3 years ago...nt

Sid

[cwydro]

31. Lol, no.

FOX hasn’t changed.

[SidDithers]

36. Yes, they have...

Trump has normalized racism in a way that given the Fox the green-light to ratchet the hate to 11.

Sid

[dsc]

54. actually that is a bit different

in that it was FOX tv and not FOX news that got the exposure but to be fair it was a FOX News personality.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. But it's really pissing off Trump. So there's that.

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/444483-trump-hits-fox-for-wasting-airtime-on-coverage-of-pete-buttigieg

[femmedem]

5. Addiction question.

Answers we need to treat addiction and mental health medical issues on a par with physical health issues.
Train more people. Reduce wait times for treatment.

[femmedem]

6. Deficit question

higher income tax, reasonable wealth tax, possible economic transaction tax since the transactions don't add to the nation's good, deficits can be useful especially if you're investing in something that will pay off later like infrastructure, but be honest about how you are paying for it. There was another revenue stream he mentioned but I missed it.

[femmedem]

7. There was an earlier abortion question. ETA here's the video of his response.

Last edited Sun May 19, 2019, 09:28 PM - Edit history (2)

He said abortion should be a national right and would appoint judges who support reproductive freedom.

Edited to add video of his response:

Link to tweet

[True Dough]

9. Sing it, Pete!

The voice of reason, whether Fox viewer "get it" or not.

[femmedem]

8. Do you think America is ready for a gay president?

"I do."

Talks about coming out when he was running for reelection. Got reelected with 80% of the vote in a socially conservative community.
Can't run for office if you don't have some measure of faith in the American people.

[femmedem]

10. What are you doing to better reach people of color?

Need to earn/deserve the votes of people of color.
Talks about years of engagement and policy work in Southbend to win trust, especially after the police chief episode.
There's not that amount of time now; speaking with faith leaders and other leaders in communities of color, not just to explain his campaign but to listen and allow his campaign to be shaped by what he learns.

Question: how do you break through compared to candidates of color and Biden who has a long track record.

Answer: Yes. It's not just to win, but to deserve to win. Says his record is competitive, but doesn't have those years where people have gotten to know him. Some people will automatically find their way to his events but it's important to reach to black and brown voters who are skeptical of people who come out of nowhere. Outreach and policy.

[Skittles]

11. I can't believe I am tuning into Fox F***ing News

but...I am at my brother's house and he has cable......and I hunger to hear a politician who knows what he is talking about. Pete Buttigieg is excellent.....thorough answers that show he understands issues. And he trashes Trump in such a....highly educated fashion.

[femmedem]

40. Yes. He didn't equivocate or change his message at all for Fox.

What a refreshing change from our current president.
I hope your brother enjoyed it, too.

[femmedem]

12. question from nineteen year old about impeaching Trump

Conduct of president is beyond the pale morally and legally questionable, too. That's for Congress to decide. My job is to get a new president in 2020 through the electoral process. Republicans have been giving him cover. Need to hand Republicans an enormous defeat.

[femmedem]

13. How would you handle the attacks and tweets?

"The tweets are … I don't care."

Crowd applauds and laughs.

"It is the nature of grotesque things that you can't look away."

We (Democrats) are giving you policy that helps people, and the tweets and attacks make you look away from the policies.

[Politicub]

16. I love the nature of the grotesque line!

That’s up there with some of the greatest gins-burns.

[femmedem]

26. Yes, that made me laugh out loud. n/t

[IcyPeas]

17. And he specifically called out ingraham and tucker...

He is not catering to fox. He is speaking his truth.

[True Dough]

38. You can play it like Elizabeth Warren and berate Fox while refusing to appear on their network

or you can be like Mayor Pete and get on their airwaves and give them an intellectual dressing down.

[SMC22307]

53. "It is the nature of grotesque things that you can't look away."

That is a really good response.

[femmedem]

15. Buttigieg defends being on FOX

attacks comments from FOX commentators while saying there are decent people who watch FOX and they need to be reached.

[PDittie]

18. Chris Wallace

is a fan, and the consistent Fox consumers are hating him for it.

Link to tweet

Trending on Twitter for me:

https://twitter.com/search?q=%22Chris%20Wallace%22&src=tren

[femmedem]

19. "you've seen war first hand. Under what circumstances would you ... " Cats knocked shit over and

I couldn't hear the rest.

Answer: concerned about sabre rattling, engineered by John Bolton, one of the engineers of the war in Iraq, shouldn't be anywhere near the situation room.

Next president will have to reestablish credibility overseas.
Also: life or death interests at stake before sending troops. We could still use economic and cyber tools.

[murielm99]

22. Cats knocked shit over.

How I miss having a kitty.

[IcyPeas]

28. Cat is pissed because you're watching fox

(Kidding, I know you are watching a different stream)

[femmedem]

37. Lol!

I've got five cats. Shit getting knocked over around here means cats are breathing.

[True Dough]

39. There are cats at teh town hall?

How did they get in there?

[IcyPeas]

44. "Cats for Mayor Pete"

Haven't you heard of them?

They are demanding organic treats, more solar powered toys, and a catio on every window.

[True Dough]

48. Cool cats!

That's what I would call them!

[femmedem]

21. Advocates for national service, peace corps to strengthen American fabric.

Could feel respect for U.S. as country that kept its word when he was in the service. Felt it was important to his safety, as important as body armor.

Pardoning of war criminals undermines American authority and troops' safety.

[femmedem]

23. Student debt question.

college affordability reaching crisis levels. His own household has six figure college debt. Can't go on like this. Education has been an agent for mobility. If you can refinance mortgage rate on house, should be able to refinance student debt. Should have more ways to work off that debt, like public service.

Pell grants massively expanded, pegged to inflation.

Would like debt to be zero if a person is lower income. Not prepared to call for no debt for the wealthy, but should be more ways to reduce or waive.

[femmedem]

24. Everyone's votes should count the same.

States don't vote; people vote. We're a democracy. Why are we resisting this change (re presidency determined by popular vote.)

[a kennedy]

27. Exactly, states don't vote PEOPLE VOTE.

[a kennedy]

25. OK, I really like him......got smarts, and he's saying stuff I like.

[1776Forever]

41. Yes I'm with you

Truly talented and a person to watch if not the current candidate hope to see him in the Cabinet.

[femmedem]

30. lightning round next.

Q: what's your biggest mistake as mayor?
A: First time I fired someone who reported directly to me, I didn't do it in person.

Gah, just lost a bunch of what I typed.

[at140]

32. President Pete Buttigieg and first husband would be

Very cool and shattering the glass ceiling.

[femmedem]

42. I'd be happy if Elizabeth Warren shattered that ceiling, too.

Love them both.

[at140]

43. She is my 1st pref at this point..nt

[IcyPeas]

33. Thanks femmedem

[femmedem]

35. My pleasure!

I lost a few questions, but did my best.

[femmedem]

34. closing statement

Thanks, directs people to peteforamerica.com to learn more.

What we're trying to do now is different because this moment is different. Living on a blank page in between chapters in history. Next era could be awful or great. Running for office is an act of hope, and so is volunteering or voting for someone.

Standing ovation.

Sorry I lost so much of the lightning round!

[Beaverhausen]

45. Thanks for the play by play

I actually just adopted 2 cats.

[femmedem]

49. You're welcome and I hope you and the cats have many happy years together!

Nothing better than bonding with two new cats.

[elleng]

50. Thanks, and thanks for play by plays.

Glad he appeared there.

[Lotusflower70]

51. I won't watch

I can't give that network ratings.

[democrank]

52. When Buttigieg speaks, I listen.

He is a fantastic candidate....so well-informed, intelligent.