Democratic Primaries

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts) Sun Apr 21, 2019, 11:41 AM Apr 2019

Pete Buttigieg on the presidency as a "moral office"

During his campaign announcement on April 14, Pete Buttigieg said, "America deserves our optimism, deserves our courage, deserves our hope."

CBS News' John Dickerson asked, "You've talked about improving the symbolism of the presidency. Why is that important?"

"Because the presidency is also a moral office," Buttigieg replied. "It calls this nation to its highest values. And it sets the tone for the story that we tell ourselves. Narrative's a very powerful thing. And we need to make sure that everybody in America understands where they fit in this country's story."

The messenger is the message: the youngest candidate is promising generational change with a campaign built on reanimating his party's values for a new era.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pete-buttigieg-on-the-presidency-as-a-moral-office/

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Pete Buttigieg on the presidency as a "moral office" (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Apr 2019 OP

There's that word again: "animating". nt KPN Apr 2019 #1

I am really impressed with Buttigieg tymorial Apr 2019 #2

He is special Cosmocat Apr 2019 #4

Agreed. I would love to see them on the same ticket. tymorial Apr 2019 #7

YES! YES! YES! CTyankee Apr 2019 #8

I love the prospect of a Harris/Buttigieg or Buttigieg/Harris ticket True Dough Apr 2019 #12

I Can't Think of Any Candidate Who Is More Non-Trumpian Than Pete--That's What I Seek! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #3

YEP Cosmocat Apr 2019 #5

What was W's slogan? "Restore honor and dignitude" robbedvoter Apr 2019 #6

I don't remember anything about "restore honor and dignitude." Maybe he said that, marylandblue Apr 2019 #9

W's slogan? "Restore honor and dignitude" left-of-center2012 Apr 2019 #10

You can count on Pete to restore morality and real Christian faith to the White House! Indyfan Apr 2019 #11

KPN

(15,645 posts)

1. There's that word again: "animating". nt

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 12:23 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

tymorial

(3,433 posts)

2. I am really impressed with Buttigieg

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 12:57 PM

Apr 2019

I was pretty much decided in not supporting a man in the primary (particularly a white man) because I believe a female president is long overdue and we have truly awesome women running. Pete is really impressing me though. I still support Harris but there isn't a lot to complain about with Buttigieg. If he doesnt win the nomination he would make a fantastic VP if he is receptive.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Cosmocat

(14,564 posts)

4. He is special

Reply to tymorial (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 02:44 PM

Apr 2019

I was fipping a coin between Kamela and Warren, but he is special.

One similarity between he and Kamela is the way they smile while speaking, quiet confidence, and disarming.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

tymorial

(3,433 posts)

7. Agreed. I would love to see them on the same ticket.

Reply to Cosmocat (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 03:46 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)

8. YES! YES! YES!

Reply to tymorial (Reply #7)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 04:11 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

True Dough

(17,305 posts)

12. I love the prospect of a Harris/Buttigieg or Buttigieg/Harris ticket

Reply to tymorial (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 10:47 PM

Apr 2019

They would kick some ass!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

DoctorJoJo

(1,134 posts)

3. I Can't Think of Any Candidate Who Is More Non-Trumpian Than Pete--That's What I Seek!

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 01:46 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Cosmocat

(14,564 posts)

5. YEP

Reply to DoctorJoJo (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 02:45 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

robbedvoter

(28,290 posts)

6. What was W's slogan? "Restore honor and dignitude"

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 02:54 PM

Apr 2019

I get creeped yet again, sorry guys.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)

9. I don't remember anything about "restore honor and dignitude." Maybe he said that,

Reply to robbedvoter (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 04:12 PM

Apr 2019

but W's motto seemed to be "Vote for cowboys, not dweebs."

Pete's motto on his webpage is "A Fresh Start for America," he also says, "There is no honest politics that revolves around the word again," so he is not about restoring anything.

The word "reanimate" is from the article, and as far as I can tell, not a word he used.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)

10. W's slogan? "Restore honor and dignitude"

Reply to robbedvoter (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 06:00 PM

Apr 2019

I googled the term and found nothing related to "W" or politics.

I found did these three "W" slogans in a different search of presidential slogans:
"Compassionate Conservatism" – George W. Bush presidential campaign 2000
"Reformer with Results" – George W. Bush presidential campaign 2004
"A Safer World and a More Hopeful America" – George W. Bush presidential campaign 2004

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Indyfan

(15 posts)

11. You can count on Pete to restore morality and real Christian faith to the White House!

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:17 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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