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Related: About this forumPete Buttigieg Talks Being 'The Other' With Rev. Al Sharpton
Political activist and onetime Democratic presidential candidate Rev. Al Sharpton says he was impressed by a member of the 2020 Democratic field, South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, with whom he lunched today in New York Citys Harlem neighborhood.
The two met for lunch at Sylvias, a famed soul food restaurant in Harlem and a popular stop for political candidates. During the lunch, which was live-streamed online, Sharpton mentioned his gay sister and praised Buttigiegs willingness to be open as a gay politician. I thought he was very much authentic, Sharpton said of Buttigieg, adding that the mayor went to every table in the restaurant to speak with customers and was well-received.
At a press conference after the lunch, journalist Terrell Starr asked Buttigieg if he had reconsidered his opposition to voting rights for people who are incarcerated. Buttigieg said he had not, but he did support restoration of voting rights once these people are released. He added that hes for decriminalization of marijuana, and if that comes to pass, people whove been imprisoned for marijuana-related crimes should be fully reintegrated into society.
The two discussed the need to challenge bigotry on all fronts, whether its racism, homophobia, or anything else. African-Americans and LGBTQ people have in common being the other, Buttigieg told Sharpton. Donald Trump's presidency, Sharpton added, has motivated those who are 'other' to unite in resistance.
On MSNBC, shortly after the lunch, Sharpton quoted Buttigieg as saying, I represent the other.
Im running for the other.
https://www.advocate.com/politics/2019/4/29/pete-buttigieg-talks-being-other-rev-al-sharpton
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
JI7
(89,271 posts)he is has been pro LGBT for a while and calls out anti LGBT black churches.
heard Sharpton about a couple weeks ago and he was really impressed by mayor Pete.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,123 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided