Pete Buttigieg's tweet on today's Trump's attack on John McCain.

[Autumn]

Link to tweet

[Tiggeroshii]

1. i like him

[Autumn]

2. So do I. He's amazing.

[R B Garr]

8. He said something nice about a Republican.

I guess the real standard is if you like a politician, then they can say nice things about Republicans.

If you don’t like them, then they can’t say nice things about Republicans.

[Tiggeroshii]

9. ?

[R B Garr]

13. You were put upon about Hagel and Biden liking

one another.

You had an OP yesterday about some Republican appointees to Obama’s administration being the same as 3rd party voters voting for Stein.

You don’t have to answer because your first post already cleared it up for me—you like Pete, so it’s okay for him to say nice things about Republicans.

[Tiggeroshii]

16. So you are personally calling me out over posts I made in the past?

[R B Garr]

17. Do you remember your OP from yesterday?

Thanks for the clarification that if you like a politician, it’s okay if they say nice things about a Republican.

[Tiggeroshii]

21. Just to be clear, you are personally calling me out

over that post?

[R B Garr]

22. Just to be clear, I am saying that implying people are not

“progressive” enough because they say nice things about Republicans is not cool. Just to be clear.

[Tiggeroshii]

23. So the answer is "yes"?

You are calling me out based on a previous post?

[R B Garr]

25. Thanks for clearing up in this thread that it's okay to say nice

things about Republicans. If you like a politician, and they say something nice about a Republican, it doesn’t mean you are not progressive because you like that people are decent to one another.

[Tiggeroshii]

26. If you think I ever implied anything else ever, you thoroughly

misunderstood me. I apologize for the confusion. Obama was a great pesident who appointed Republicans in his cabinet, and that was a wonderful thing. Having people in your campaign or administration who disagree with you or might identify with another party only helps strengthen our side.

[R B Garr]

28. Thank you!

I appreciate that.

Oops, your edit—-having third parties who undermine Democrats getting elected is definitely not a viable position, sorry.

[Tiggeroshii]

29. Welcome!

[R B Garr]

30. Alas, I had to edit to reflect your comment about voting

3rd party making Democrats stronger, which makes no sense.

But thanks for agreeing that saying something nice about a Republican doesn’t mean you aren’t progressive.

[Tiggeroshii]

33. Well I agree with this post but not entirely with your edit

And I think that's okay

[TNNurse]

10. I believe it is acceptable here to say nice things about anyone you respect

regardless of their political party.

[R B Garr]

14. That's what I would think, too. It's just some go out of their

way to complain that any outreach or nice things about Republicans means they are not “progressive” enough.

[Tipperary]

38. Buttigieg has war experience. He is speaking of McCain as a war hero.

Jeez, do you not get that?

[R B Garr]

39. The content of what he said wasn't the point here, mkay?

But I wouldn’t call him or anyone else less progressive because they said something nice about a Republican like was done to me. Got it? Thanks!

[LonePirate]

3. Two truthful condemnations of 45's character in one sentence. Nice!

[marylandblue]

4. This is why I think he can win.

A polite takedown on Twitter with a pivot to more important things.

Nobody else in the race can do it like he can.

[Autumn]

6. I was watching tv and someone, I don't know her name, said that he was like the Mr. Rogers

of the Democratic candidates. He's so exact and accurate. I almost find it comforting in a way.

[AKRicky]

20. You put in writing what I felt..

about Mayor Pete. Regardless of how he does - and I hope he makes it all the way to the White House - it is comforting to know that there is a politician out there like him. It gives me hope.

In days gone by, our political leaders were often referred to as statesmen. Not so much anymore, right?

Pete is a statesman.

[Autumn]

24. Yes he is. When he's discussing an issue he goes into such detail. Clear and concise.

Welcome.

[AKRicky]

32. Thank you for the warm welcome

As a new member of DU it is so nice to converse with everyone.😊
It really helps me deal with daily trump anxieties.

[mobeau69]

35. Pot and alcohol also are helpful.

[AKRicky]

37. Living in Alaska...

a fully 420 legal state, I can testify that cannabis can help smooth the edges at times. But, after a particularly difficult day in trump world, it can also throw you into that semi-paranoid state of mind as you wonder - My God, when will we ever be rid of this menace?

[AKRicky]

19. Totally agree that...

No other candidate, thus far declared, can deliver decisive blows so diplomatically, without the bitterness and anger of our current politicians.

I really think Pete is special, and is just what our country needs to crawl out from under the burdens trump has put us under.

[Karadeniz]

5. I'm listening to the Morning Joe tapes (thanks for posting them). He's GOOD! ❤

[OnDoutside]

34. He really impressed the MJ crew. Barnicle tried to get a Gotcha

On him, like he did on Gary Johnson,, but Buttigieg handled him easily.

[Honeycombe8]

7. Good response. He seems to have a calm nature. I like that.

Obama was like that (the standard by which I judge all candidates). Calm, cool, and collected.

[patricia92243]

11. He is a velvet steamroller. Nice, tactful - and deadly - when he needs be.

[AKRicky]

27. Nice moniker, and so accurate

Velvet Steamroller. I love it. Some folks are concerned that Pete would be too soft to go up against trump. I don't think so. If you saw him on CNN's town hall, he was nice, extremely knowledgeable, and very tactful. But he delivered some blows as well. And when he did, it was very effective because he backed it up with real facts.

[sfwriter]

12. yeah

Always articulate, that one.

[AKRicky]

15. What a Presidential response to...

Trump's un-presidential vitriol.

I really like Mayor Pete. Super smart and compassionate, with a realistic view of the future. I've donated to his campaign.

[ZeroSomeBrains]

18. I love this response by Pete

He would make a wonderful President. I love the great collection of candidates this primary season.

[democratisphere]

36. drumpf is the ultimate faker, liar, cheat and chicken sh't.

McCain is and always will be a true American hero.

[johnnyfins]

41. I have to wonder how tRump will handle Pete as a candidate

He has to know that if he goes after Pete for being gay, even in the slightest, his re-election is toast. The Maga crowd will eat it up , though. I don't think tRump will be able to resist. Look what happened with Dr. Ford. He had to rip her in front of his followers. He just can't contain himself.

[Autumn]

42. Pete will chew him up and spit him out. All that will be left is an ugly pile of grease.