Buttigieg has 'enormous respect' for Hillary Clinton, says she was 'ill-served' by strategy...

[IndianaDave]

122. I think your conclusion is premature

At this early stage of the nomination process, no one can be so summarily ruled IN or OUT of the race.

I sincerely don't want to be in your face about it, but I'm still open to Joe Biden entering the race, in spite of his age (I'm the same age, and it is a valid consideration). I love Joe, but I think all the big guns will come out if he declares his candidacy. He will be harshly attacked for his leadership of the Judiciary Committee's investigation into the Anita Hill claims, which he handled very badly. I watched those hearings, and I was amazed how badly Anita Hill was treated. People will dredge up all kinds of problematic material on Joe. But I don't believe it's "all downhill" for him. He deserves a chance to prove himself over the course of the campaign.

And so, I would ask you to moderate your quick, and puzzlingly hostile, judgment of Pete Buttigieg. We have a lot of excellent candidates, but none of them are perfect. Please give Pete Buttigieg a chance. Don't write him off so abruptly. Thanks!