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In reply to the discussion: Pete Buttigieg could become the first gay president. Americans are ready for one. [View all]Demit
(11,238 posts)30. Seems like we might have to run thru all the male sub-categories first.
I like Pete Buttigieg. But I get a kick out of seeing the beginnings of a trope that says don't discount him just because he's a man.
As if we've had 200 years of female presidents and we're hogging the office. We should to try not to be so sexist, am I right?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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Pete Buttigieg could become the first gay president. Americans are ready for one. [View all]
DonViejo
Mar 2019
OP
IF (obviously a huuuuuge IF) he wins the nomination, I hope his VP is Kamala Harris or
Celerity
Mar 2019
#10
If I were on that debate stage and Trump insaulted me, I would say......
ProudMNDemocrat
Mar 2019
#47
He would pick a female VP, or be a VP for a woman top of ticket (Harris or Warren)
Celerity
Mar 2019
#20
Discounting brilliant people is only OK if they are women. As we see over and over again.
athena
Mar 2019
#24
Buttigieg is a Naval Intelligence vet, I hardly think 'burly' will come into play with Cadet Bone
Celerity
Mar 2019
#29
I find it interesting that same sex marriage is more acceptable than same sex sex to some.
David__77
Mar 2019
#33
Buttigieg was asked on a radio show this morning about that (CNN played the clip)....
George II
Mar 2019
#55
No. No. No. ... this is just happy wishful whistling past the graveyard nonsense.
Persondem
Mar 2019
#39
There have been several "unelectable" candidates from both parties since Kennedy.
marylandblue
Mar 2019
#43
But PB won't be in the bars and other gathering places to turn the jokes around
Persondem
Mar 2019
#59
But there is a difference in memes that are 100% BS and those that are based on a truth. nt
Persondem
Mar 2019
#61
Not sure what leap I'm taking, but maybe you don't understand what I'm saying
marylandblue
Mar 2019
#66
Wasn't too long ago we thought the US was ready for a highly qualified woman as President
mikehiggins
Mar 2019
#42
So your supporting another highly qualified woman hoping for a different result?
marylandblue
Mar 2019
#56