Buttigieg Addresses Police Shooting
June 28, 2019 at 7:21 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 47 Comments
One of the most powerful moments of last nights Democratic debate was when Pete Buttigieg was asked about the recent police shooting in South Bend. Rachel Maddow asked why he hadnt increased the number of black police officers on the force.
Said Buittigieg: Because I couldnt get it done. My community is in anguish right now because of an officer-involved shooting, a black man, Eric Logan, killed by a white officer. And Im not allowed to take sides until the investigation comes back. The officer said he was attacked with a knife, but he didnt have his body camera on. Its a mess. And were hurting.
Playbook: Thats a politician taking responsibility for a shortcoming. We dont see that much.
Los Angeles Times: Buttigieg spoke with evident emotion of the pain of black residents and said he was determined to bring about a day when police would inspire support instead of fear among African Americans not just at home, but everywhere. The response wont defuse tensions. But he may get credit for not dissembling or trying to palm the blame off on others.
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