#pete2020

My dream is for Pete Buttigieg to win because aside from agreeing with most of his policies, I think having LGBTQ+ representation in the White House would be SUCH a huge deal and a beautiful source of inspiration for members of the community who struggle with feeling invisible and neglected by those in power. 

Pete Buttigieg Presidential Campaign Announcement (C-SPAN)

“The horror show in Washington is mesmerizing, all-consuming. But starting today, we are going to change the channel.”

“And we know that good government can secure such freedom just as much as bad government can deny it.”

“... to those in charge of our border policy, I want to make this clear: the greatest nation in the world should have nothing to fear from children fleeing violence.”

“More importantly, children fleeing violence ought to have nothing to fear from the greatest country in the world.”

“Security means cyber security. It means election security. It means keeping us safe in the face of violent white nationalism rearing its ugly head around our country and the world.”

“And let's pick our heads up to face what might be the great security issue of our time, climate change and disruption. No region of this country is immune to that threat.”

“... take it from Chasten and me, you are certainly not free if a county clerk gets to tell you who you ought to marry based on their political beliefs.”

If there was ever any doubt that "ok, boomer" has a political meaning, look no further than the latest Quinnipiac poll.

*all pacing claims will be put in quotations because the reality of these claims are dubious at best.*

Biden, reclaimed his position as "front runner" at 24%.

78% of his respondents are over 35 years of age, 67% are over 50 years of age.

Buttigieg rose to 15%, putting him "tied" for "second".

55% of his respondents are over 35 years of age, 39% over 50 years of age.

Bernie Sanders still holds the majority support of young voters.

28% of his respondents are under 35, and 18% are under 50

Warren is not far behind concerning young voters.

19% under 35

No matter which way you split it, Biden supporters (or anyone elses for that matter) do not comprise a majority of the party.

A culmination of progressive candidates (Yang, Sanders, Warren) and their supporters comprise of 29 % of the party (2%, 13%, 14% respectively).

A culmination of moderate candidates (Biden, Buttigieg, Klobuchar) comprise 43% of the party (24%, 16%, 3% respectively).

The remaining candidates, who none individually poll greater than 3%, comprise of 18% of the party.

11% declined to choose/do not know.

Electability is pushing people center

26% of Biden supporters say that electability in 2020 is of their greatest concern.

20% of Buttigieg supporters say that electability is a concern.

No one is sure.

64% of respondents might change, including 73% of Buttigieg respondents, 54% of Biden respondents, 49% Sanders, 69% Warren.

Takeaways:

The history of the Democratic Party is repeating itself as far as this poll is concerned, scared Democrats recovering from loss are moving center, with Biden and Buttigieg representing that notion.

If the race were held today, there would be no presidential candidate with a true backing of the the majority of the Democratic Party.

The youth is more progressive, older voters are more moderate

My conclusions:

More candidates need to drop out.

Progressives should unite behind a single candidate.

Democrats should learn from the past and not reject a progressive form of the Democratic party.

Chasten & Peter Buttigieg Anniversary 

Something to celebrate 2020 presidential candidate mayor Pete Buttigieg’s and first gent Chasten Buttigieg’s 1st year of marriage on 6/16.