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Ocelot II

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10. Oh, of course he was playing gotcha, trying to get an opinion

Sun Jul 3, 2022, 11:34 AM

Jul 2022

on a controversial topic having nothing to do with Buttigieg's job, maybe to trap him into a statement to be used against him later. Because that's what they do. Pete is too smart to get caught in such an obvious trap, though.

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Watching @PeteButtigieg refuse to step into traps laid for him by standard shallow media [View all] In It to Win It Jul 2022 OP

It should be headline news EVERYWHERE about the 10 yo denied an abortion and not this crap mucifer Jul 2022 #1

He's so sharp! Ocelot II Jul 2022 #2

Absolutely. His replies cut to the heart of the matter with clear, reasonable explanations. Arkansas Granny Jul 2022 #5

Ha ha heh...he is certainly sharp as a whip, if I ever ran across him, I'd just give him my SWBTATTReg Jul 2022 #34

Looks like Chris Wallace took the shade that Totally Tunsie Jul 2022 #3

At some point interstate travel might become an issue, since some states Ocelot II Jul 2022 #6

I understand that, but looking at the portion of the interview Totally Tunsie Jul 2022 #9

Oh, of course he was playing gotcha, trying to get an opinion Ocelot II Jul 2022 #10

Certainly seems that way, doesn't it? Totally Tunsie Jul 2022 #12

Agreed, on Chris Wallace. ShazzieB Jul 2022 #41

There was a time... appmanga Jul 2022 #74

Alternate possibility. summer_in_TX Jul 2022 #70

If they agree to call them plimsoll Jul 2022 #56

Whatever the reason, I'm glad Pete got a chance to provide a model answer for others! flor-de-jasmim Jul 2022 #14

That he did. Totally Tunsie Jul 2022 #15

Another layer you might consider is that Pete & Chasten used IVF & a surrogate to beget their twins Hekate Jul 2022 #58

Because the excerpt is from a 2019 FOX News town hall misanthrope Jul 2022 #67

Pete is gaining valuable experience BlueIdaho Jul 2022 #4

Secretary Pete was my Gen Z kiddo's fave candidate during the primaries. CottonBear Jul 2022 #13

And this Boomer's fave candidate during the primaries... SoFloDenny Jul 2022 #22

I'm also pleased with Biden's performance as President. CottonBear Jul 2022 #24

He was mine too during the primaries. NH Ethylene Jul 2022 #45

Yup, and given how young he is, he's got a long career ahead of him onetexan Jul 2022 #77

I know several life long GOP members who liked him FreeState Jul 2022 #47

Boom! peggysue2 Jul 2022 #7

Yes, it was perfect! ShazzieB Jul 2022 #48

If only the RW fanatics would listen to reasonable talk like that... Wounded Bear Jul 2022 #8

But, but...... MyOwnPeace Jul 2022 #50

Indeed! nt Wounded Bear Jul 2022 #53

He is so good at this. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2022 #11

Pete would make an excellent press secretary. Qutzupalotl Jul 2022 #16

He certainly would! Ocelot II Jul 2022 #37

He nailed it. I think has presidential potential. MLAA Jul 2022 #17

Well done, Pete! crickets Jul 2022 #18

Pete is the sharpest tool in the shed Blue Owl Jul 2022 #19

Exactly! But he doesn't come off as condescending at all renate Jul 2022 #61

Pete is King Roy Rolling Jul 2022 #20

The is no real MSM in this country, just biased infotainment. nt yaesu Jul 2022 #21

it's by far the beast answer to the question I've seen AlexSFCA Jul 2022 #23

Chris Wallace - the new face of CNN. Congratulations. dchill Jul 2022 #25

Goodbye CNN. Boomerproud Jul 2022 #29

I was about to say, where the hell was Chris Wallace where he got to ask these sorts of questions? W_HAMILTON Jul 2022 #63

This was from a Fox News town hall in New Hampshire, May 20, 2019 Celerity Jul 2022 #71

Thank you for that context! W_HAMILTON Jul 2022 #73

Man do I hate that privileged arrogant little KPN Jul 2022 #26

And Chris azureblue Jul 2022 #30

I'd like to see Mayor Pete become President Pete Martin Eden Jul 2022 #27

same here re: my lifetime (I am 74) nt yellowdogintexas Jul 2022 #60

+1 Martin Eden Jul 2022 #65

Ah, Secretary Pete... EndlessWire Jul 2022 #28

K&R Auggie Jul 2022 #31

He never disappoints gulliver Jul 2022 #32

That's a great answer. One of the best I've ever heard. Buckeyeblue Jul 2022 #33

I agree! Secretary Pete is excellent at breaking down Habibi Jul 2022 #35

The most important line in that exchange is MontanaMama Jul 2022 #36

That was two years ago LittleGirl Jul 2022 #38

if he could just teach that 2 step to the rest of the party, mopinko Jul 2022 #39

This is how all democratic politicians need to answer MSM, thoughtfully and with purpose Cozmo Jul 2022 #40

How does Chris Wallace feel he has a right to question the decisions made regarding any abortion Cozmo Jul 2022 #42

Great answer. kacekwl Jul 2022 #43

Is Chris Wallace's middle name really "Zero?" NoMoreRepugs Jul 2022 #44

Damn Pete, that was impressive duckworth969 Jul 2022 #46

Wish he'd asked him what to do about a rogue SCOTUS. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2022 #49

Why Is Wallace Even Asking The TRANSPORTATION Secretary DallasNE Jul 2022 #51

... In It to Win It Jul 2022 #68

Because this was from May 20th, 2019, in New Hampshire, at a Fox News townhall Celerity Jul 2022 #72

The "Five words"... Grins Jul 2022 #52

Great answer. Picaro Jul 2022 #54

Pete really is outstanding Skittles Jul 2022 #55

Chris Wallace..... turbinetree Jul 2022 #57

Pete's response to the traps set by Chris Wallace is BRILLIANT!!! bluboid Jul 2022 #59

Remember when he responded to a question about Trump's tweets by saying, tblue37 Jul 2022 #62

Pete is just brilliant. Calling out Chris Wallace's dumb ass question. Well done! Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #64

Rt💕TY & Pete Buttigieg! Cha Jul 2022 #66

Pete will be president someday budkin Jul 2022 #69

K&R, uponit7771 Jul 2022 #75

My stepdaughter is a rabbi in NY (Long Island) and she is strongly pro-choice as a tenet of her CTyankee Jul 2022 #76

+100000 bdamomma Jul 2022 #78