Pete Buttigieg's ideas are starting to intrigue black voters. Their support is another matter.

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16. No, I can't see President Obama using that type of language

and if he had the Republicans would have definitely tried to take advantage of it. However, the profanity police won't be what decides this election. While I don't care for the language, we know that the incumbent doesn't have an issue using it so on that issue I would consider it to be a draw.

I think that the kids and grandkids are going to be more influenced by the language used by the parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles than by a presidential candidate or the president himself. I have an aunt that used the "n-word" at my grandmother's funeral (in front of young children). I'm certain that my grandmother was tossing in her grave because she did a better job raising her six children than what that one aunt conveyed. I never heard my mother, my other aunt, or two of my uncles use profanity or derogatory terms. The final uncle who was a Korean War veteran and poorly educated did use them, but at least he knew better than to use them at a funeral.

There was also more to the social media experiences than was reported. Beto was holding a conversation with the barber, but instead the only thing that came from the coverage was a lame joke about getting his ear hair clipped. I blame that on the media rather than on Beto. As far as the media coverage of his dental visit, it was a mistake. However, I believe that every one of the candidates has made mistakes since they hit the campaign trail so I consider it to be a nothing-burger. You are welcome to have your own opinions, but I really hope that you are paying more attention to what the candidates are saying instead of focusing on something so trivial and inconsequential.

FWIW, at least Beto has crossed the 15% threshold in one state so he will be awarded delegates to the national convention. Buttigieg has not shown that strength in any state so he will receive zero delegates unless he suddenly receives new interest.