Buttigieg congratulates Sanders on 'strong showing' in New Hampshire

[RandySF]

NASHUA, N.H. — Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg congratulated Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on his performance in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday as Sanders was declared the victor in the nation's first primary.

“I admired Sen. Sanders when I was a high school student," Buttigieg said to an enthusiastic crowd of 1,200 supporters at Nashua Community College. "I respect him greatly to this day, and I congratulate him on his strong showing tonight.”

NBC News and ABC News called the tight race as Buttigieg delivered his remarks. Sanders garnered 25.9 percent support while Buttigieg took 24.1 percent with 83 percent of the precincts reported.

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D), who has struggled to break into the race's top tier, came in third place with 19.8 percent.

Despite the loss in New Hampshire, Buttigieg was awarded the most delegates in Iowa after a recanvass of 55 precincts was completed on Sunday following reporting errors and irregularities that delayed the release of the initial results by more than a day.

Buttigieg also came within two points of tying Sanders in the Granite State, ensuring that this was not a shoo-in for the Vermont senator.

The results from both races illustrate how far Buttigieg, who was virtually unknown nationally a year ago, has come in the race.






https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/482697-buttigieg-congratulates-sanders-on-strong-showing-in-new-hampshire

[Laelth]

1. Oh, man. That's cocky. Polite on the surface, but scathing underneath.

Bernie should have won NH in a landslide. He didn't.



-Laelth

[BootinUp]

6. Isnt that what Bernie said

about Pete in Iowa? Strong Showing

[Laelth]

8. It is. And bless Bernie for saying it. n/t

-Laelth

[phleshdef]

16. I don't see it that way at all. I thought it was the right thing to say.

[Laelth]

17. Cool. I am happy to hear that Mayor Pete came off sounding good.

Thanks for the feedback.



-Laelth

[Cha]

2. I congratulate Pete on his strong showing in Iowa and NH..

ABC has reported the delegates won tonight....

Buttigieg - 9
Sanders - 9
Klobuchar - 6

Totals to date:

Buttigieg - 23
Sanders - 21
Warren - 8
Klobuchar - 7
Biden - 6

Delegate-wise, Buttigieg has now won one state and tied the other.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287505399#post1

[Laelth]

3. These numbers are just lovely to me.

God bless the Democratic Party.



-Laelth

[BootinUp]

4. Pete just shamed me

cause i haven't been as forthcoming.

[Chipper Chat]

5. Hmmmmmm seems like I remember not too long ago

People were saying Butta-who and snickering. Well, they are not laughing anymore.

[democrattotheend]

7. He said that before the networks had officially called the race

I'm pretty sure he'd have said victory if he had spoken 5 minutes later, when the race had been called for Sanders. But he probably went when he did because he knew it was about to be called for Bernie.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

9. Props to Mayor Pete... he also had a fantastic showing in the NH primary tonight.

Congrats to him and his supporters... best of luck going forward and may the best candidate win!!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

[Laelth]

10. Very respectful and kind of you.

Thank you. It's not like I don't recognize that Bernie is the heart and soul of the party. I want every single thing that Bernie is proposing. He is an asset to us, and, deep down, I think that most of us love him.



-Laelth

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

11. Back at you!! I like Mayor Pete too, but I've waited my entire lifetime for a true progress MOVEMENT

to rise up... now it's finally happening under Bernie's leadership!! Pete will have plenty of time to get another chance at the presidency.... hope he runs for Indiana Senator or Governor in the meantime. But, then again, who knows?! Mayor Pete is a highly skilled politician... he certainly has a shot at winning it this time, no question.

All the best...




Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

[Laelth]

12. I hear you, and I want it too. Seriously.

I'm happy if the BERN chooses Pete as his VP candidate. Honestly, I'd be happy with either of them as President. I admire your dedication and enthusiasm.

Cheers!



-Laelth

[musicblind]

14. Pete would make a great VP n/t

[Laelth]

15. I'd be happy with Biden/Buttigieg too.

Seriously. What we have to do is defeat the Great Pumpkin in the White House. How we get there matters little to me.



-Laelth

[musicblind]

18. I would be so on that! I would also be open to Buttigieg/Biden if Buttigieg were to win.

For example, if Buttigieg won the nomination, he could pick Biden as VP to counter people's worries about his inexperience. When someone says he's too young or too inexperienced, all he'd need to do is point out he has chosen to have a tried and true adviser with him every step of the way.

[Laelth]

19. I don't think Joe would do that.

Not like it wouldn't be a good combo, but Joe should be the presidential candidate if these two decided to team up.

-Laelth

[musicblind]

13. He said that before any network had called the race.

You don't congratulate someone on a win until at least one network has called it.

I do not think he was trying to throw shade.