Buttigieg won a blue town twice

[IndianaDave]

21. I'm not sure why this point has any bearing on anything significant.

People don't appear to be drawn to Pete Buttigieg because of elections he won or lost.

Clearly, in the current political situation, he has an a engaging message and a personal style of relating and communicating that is both effective and positive.

The people I talk with never wring their hands about the size or makeup of South Bend. Instead, they're enthused because Pete powerfully articulates a message of reestablishing our Democratic Party's connections with its roots, and solving problems which will affect the future.

I could be more detailed, but in brief, the more I hear him speak, the more fully I become committed to his candidacy. It's what he's doing and saying right now that's significant.

I may be mistaken, but it feels as if your post is dismissive of Pete Buttigieg simply because he's from a small, fairly Democratic city and found some political success there. I think that misses the point that -- regardless of how he got here -- he is a real presence on the Democratic political scene, and he's generating serious interest and gaining greater support every day. This trajectory is not diminishing, and I'm confident that he will continue to be a major contender for the Presidency.

Whatever happens, I have promised to vote for the Democratic Nominee, and I will, with pleasure. But I would suggest that -- to paraphrase a song from the 60's -- "All we are saying, is give Pete a chance!"

Thanks for reading my response.