Pete Buttigieg: 'Why Not' Start a First Family in the White House?

[babylonsister]

https://www.thedailybeast.com/pete-buttigieg-why-not-start-a-first-family-in-the-white-house?ref=home

Pete Buttigieg: ‘Why Not’ Start a First Family in the White House?
Audrey McNamara
Reporter
Published 06.16.19 5:00PM ET

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said he would be open to starting a family while serving as president. This Sunday marks his one-year wedding anniversary with husband Chasten Buttigieg. “I don’t see why not,” the candidate and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, said in a Father’s Day television interview on CNN’s State of the Union. Buttigieg said “it wouldn’t be the first time that children have arrived to a first couple, but obviously that’s a conversation I had better have with Chasten before I go into it too much on television.” If nominated, Buttigieg would become the first openly gay presidential nominee from a major political party.

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[cwydro]

1. I loved how he corrected Tapper politely about "Democratic" party vs. "Democrat" party.

Tapper said “Democrat” party in a question, which pissed me off.

Buttigieg came back with the answer to whatever the question was saying “DEMOCRATIC” party twice and with emphasis.

It was perfect. This guy is good.

[Indygram]

2. Tapper was such a wanker today...

He, a father himself, at work, attempted to guilt trip Beto for having campaign events today before flying home. I used to like him but his coverage of Beto has turned me off and I don't usually watch him at all anymore.

[cwydro]

3. I only caught part of it, so I missed that.

But the Democrat thing really ticked me off. I used to like him too, but that was a real tell.

Too bad.

[Indygram]

5. Beto came out very, very strong about Impeachment

Explaining why it needs to be started. Tapper was trying so hard to make Beto look bad but he was unsuccessful. I posted a link in one of those click bait threads started about Beto to imply he did something horrible when in fact it's just twisted nonsense and a big fat nothingburger if you want to see it.

[cwydro]

7. I'll check it out.

I was already pissed about “Democrat” so I’m glad I missed it at the time lol.

[Sherman A1]

8. I quit Tapper, CNN and Cable Noise for good

When Tapper used the last segment of his show to sell his book.

Cable “News” is just BS.

[DesertRat]

9. What does that mean? "such a wanker"?

I've never heard that expression in my part of the country.

[cwydro]

17. Wanker is an English expression.

Wanking is jerking off; it’s an insult even if it no longer means strictly that.

[babylonsister]

4. Yes! I love that he corrected-every Dem should. So what's up with Tapper? He knows better.

Missed the interview so thanks!

[cwydro]

6. I know, I was doing something else but listening to the show, and that made me look up quickly.

Like, did I just hear that? I ran it back, and he sure said it.

Loved the way Buttigieg handled it, but it really makes me wonder about Tapper.

[Skya Rhen]

13. "Democrat" Party is the term Repubs use to disrespect the actual name of our party. Who used that

term? Tapper or Buttigieg? I hope it wasn't Buttigieg.

[Politicub]

16. Read the post you replied to FFS

Spoiler alert: It wasn’t Buttigieg.

[SMC22307]

19. Why are you confused? The post you replied to wasn't ambiguous. (n/t)

[WhiskeyGrinder]

10. If anyone's confused about how a gay man can still have male privilege, this is it.

If a 37-year-old woman talked about starting a family while president, the reactions would be very different.

[babylonsister]

11. He was asked a question, he answered it. Geeze. nt

[WhiskeyGrinder]

12. My statement wasn't an attack.

[radical noodle]

14. Not if she was talking about adopting

as Pete was.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

15. I strongly disagree. Even adopting would get a different reaction.

[cwydro]

18. Very good point.

Sad, but almost certainly true.