Pete doesn’t actually get things done, and he’s a PMC McKinsey dud… Nothing wrong with who he loves, he’s just a real bummer as a politician.
Also there’s a reason the VP shortlist are milquetoast white males… Grandma in Ohio might be able to vote for a woman of color, but these frightened bigots need a “safe” feeling backup plan in VP. Win the battle, take the win if Kamala can break that barrier. She wouldn’t be my first choice generally, but she has the momentum and now seems like the time. I’m supporting her full speed
What I love about him though is how he talks to Republicans. He just has a way of making their hypocrisy obvious to them and you can literally see their brain short circuit and do a hard reboot before they respond. He’s given some great interviews on fox news. But besides that I could take him or leave him.
Pete doesn’t actually get things done
He gets things done for his constituency, which is the network of business lobbyists that power his presidential ambitions. He’s an excellent resource for BNSF and Union Pacific. He’s a valuable asset for Boeing and FedEx. He’s just no good if you’re riding Amtrack or stuck in an airport at 2am waiting for JetBlue to get its shit together.
I’m a member of the queer community and absolutely do not think this is a wise idea for this cycle. Maybe next time around Pete.
I mean this sincerely. Who the fuck cares if he’s gay…but… he’s doing an amazing job where he is. He’s going after shitty airlines and shitty corporations that are screwing people over. Give him 4 more years dunking on delta please !
I think we could be, but not that one
What’s wrong with Buttigieg?
Maybe reversing that question would be a good starting point–what’s good about Buttigieg?
He’s far more milquetoast than Harvey Milk if you catch my drift
They aren’t. Play it safe please. Moderate white male. Trump needs to be crushed.
Sure dude, but no offense, I’m hoping for the war veteran, swing state astronaut. Strategically he looks like the best choice IMO.
I liked him too until I found out it would prompt a special election that Democrats could likely lose
Can you elaborate?
He’s a sitting senator of a red leaning state who won because of who he is. He has to vacate to run for VP, which is bad for keeping that seat. Losing the senate easily hamstrings any efforts a President Harris would bring, especially with GOP being the way they are.
Granted, that can be a problem for all swing state guys. Just isn’t as terrible for governors (although that can screw with other things, like voting rights in a given state).
Who the fuck cares if they’re black white gay straight trans, just so the fucking job well. That’s all anyone wants.
Who the fuck cares
Aww, you’ve never met a republican, huh?
We should stop selecting our candidates based on what Republicans think.
The unfortunate reality is that there’s plenty of older democrats, “moderate democrats”, and independents that also have a negative perception of the LGBT community.
And of course we listen to them, but order everyone on the left to STFU and adore the genocide.
No more. Let the pampered centrists vote blue no matter who. Let them practice what they preach for the very first time ever. They don’t get their very first choice? FUCKING GOOD. I hope they never do again. Their first choice in 2016 handed the presidency to Trump out of sheer stupid pigheaded hubris. Their judgement is garbage.
Who cares?
as outlined above, republicans care an unhealthy amount
So?
sigh
They aren’t voting D anywayso again… Who gives a fuck?
people whos rights are on the line believe it or not
Which is why the do-nothing Secretary of Transportation and McKinsey grad who got the job to repay a favor is the wrong choice.
If anything, it could be awful for LGBTQ+ people if the first representation in the White House is a corporatist small town mayor who keeps failing upwards.
Such a disingenuous title. He never said voters were ready for a gay VP, his quotes were in response to a question if he thought voters were ready for a black woman. But I guess nobody reads the article and just throws in their 2 cents on what they think of Pete as a VP.
his quotes were in response to a question if he thought voters were ready for a black woman
This somehow makes the article even worse.
Not you, Gay Nixon.
But not him. He can’t even do the job he currently has
Luckily, VP doesn’t have to do much. And if you’re right, better to get someone else in that role, right?
He is better off if he just went back to Indiana.
