Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumDemocrat Pete Buttigieg overstated pledges of support from black leaders, public figures
When Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg touted support from African American comedian and actor Keegan-Michael Key last week, his campaign was forced just hours later to clarify that the actor had not officially endorsed the former South Bend mayor, telling reporters he only sought to "encourage early voting and voter registration."
Key appeared with Buttigieg on Saturday to drum up voter support at his Henderson, Nevada field office.
The gaffe did not attract much attention. However, it was not the first time the Buttigieg campaign overstated having a tie with a prominent African American figure, or black business.
In several instances reviewed by ABC News, the Buttigieg campaign identified people as supporters who later said their interactions had either been misunderstood or misconstrued. . .
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/democrat-pete-buttigieg-overstated-pledges-support-black-leaders/story?id=69053705&cid=social_twitter_abcn
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
LakeArenal
(28,713 posts)Pete, if you get the nomination, tho I think you cant win, I will support you vigorously and not hold my nose as I would others.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
rogue emissary
(3,147 posts)You don't say someone is supporting you if they aren't. It's an unforced error that buttigieg team continually makes.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
LakeArenal
(28,713 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Laelth
(32,017 posts)-Laelth
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,271 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided