A Mixed Bag for Buttigieg in Democratic Debate
(WB) Pete Buttigieg has won praise for his eloquence and debate skills over the course of his 2020 presidential run, but his performance Tuesday night during the second Democratic debate included missteps and proved a mixed bag at best.
Biden Buttigieg 'Stole' My Healthcare Proposal
(EDGE) Former Vice President Joe Biden has dominated the current slate of Democratic hopefuls looking for the nod to take on Donald Trump in next year's presidential election, but South Bend, Indiana mayor - and openly gay candidate - Pete Buttigieg has surged in recent polls, even topping out at the top spot in an Iowa poll last month.
Buttigieg Calls Latest Trump Move enabling anti-LGBT Bias a 'Huge Step Backward'
(WB) In the aftermath of the Trump administration unveiling a proposed rule change enabling taxpayer-funded adoption agencies to deny placement in LGBT families, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has denounced the move as "a huge step backward."
Buttigieg Making Faith-Based Appeal to Voters in 2020 Bid
(AP) The question was about climate change. The answer soon turned to the Bible. And Pete Buttigieg knew the verses.
Buttigieg Plans Meeting with Civil Rights Activist Al Sharpton
(AP) Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg (BOO'-tuh-juhj) is stepping up his outreach to African Americans by meeting with a leading civil rights activist, the Rev. Al Sharpton.
Buttigieg Says 'Divisive Lines' Have Entered Democratic Party
(WB) Pete Buttigieg reflected on identity politics in a bold speech Saturday night, asserting "divisive lines" have entered the Democratic Party.
Buttigieg Says He Has No Regrets about Coming out Later in Life
(WB) South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, the gay candidate beating expectations in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, said Monday he doesn't regret coming out later in life, asserting "there's not a lot to be gained" by rethinking the issue.
Buttigieg Says Nation 'absolutely' Ready For Gay President
(WB) South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg pushed back Friday on the idea a gay candidate couldn't win election as president, saying the nation was "absolutely" ready.
Buttigieg Sells Out Fundraiser at Iconic Hollywood Gay Bar
(AP) Pete Buttigieg (BOO'-tuh-juhj) drew a sold-out crowd to a fundraiser at an iconic West Hollywood gay bar, providing an intimate moment with the first Democratic White House contender who is a member of the LGBT community.
Buttigieg Slams Pence as 'Cheerleader of The Porn Star Presidency'
(WB) Gay 2020 president candidate Pete Buttigieg slammed on Sunday evening his fellow Hoosier Vice President Mike Pence, who's notorious for his anti-LGBT record, as a "cheerleader of the porn star presidency."
Buttigieg Was right, For Pete's Sake
(WB) A radio interview last week by gay Democratic presidential nomination candidate Pete Buttigieg created a kerfuffle among some LGBT publications. Umbrage followed the candidate stating, "I can't even read the LGBT media anymore."
Buttigieg wins kudos and criticism, Harris dominates debates
The first round of Democratic presidential debates appears to have put U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California at the top of the 23-candidate heap. It saw South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg both winning points and taking hits for acknowledging his failure to adequately address racial tensions in his city.
Documentary on Pete Buttigieg's Campaign in Development
(WB)A documentary focused on South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign run is currently filming.
Gay Mayor in Indiana Announces Presidential Bid
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg entered the presidential campaign on Jan. 23, announcing he is forming an exploratory committee.
Harris: Buttigieg 'a Bit Naive' For Comments on Gay experience
(WB) The day after the presidential debate in which Pete Buttigieg reflected on the experience of being gay in America when asked about his issues with diversity, Sen. Kamala Harris called the South Bend mayor "a bit naive" to bring that up, according to CBS News.
Jesse's Journal:The Best Little Boy in the World, Runs for President
In 1973, the writer Andrew Tobias published his autobiography, "The Best Little Boy in the World," under the pen name of John Reid. Tobias was not the first or last gay man who tried to compensate for his sexual orientation by striving to be the best in all his endeavors.
Keen: There is No "Shortest Way" to The White House for Buttigieg
The last paragraph of Pete Buttigieg's autobiography, "The Shortest Way Home," could almost serve as a summary of "The Wizard of Oz."The protagonist rushed to "escape the hometown that had shaped me," then "slowly and imperceptibly" came to see "the meaning I sought was to be found very close to where I had begun…."
Knives out For Buttigieg in Debate as LGBT issues Finally Come up
(WB) Climate change, health care — and for the first time this year in a substantive way, LGBTQ issues — were major topics during the Democratic debate Thursday night, when seven candidates squared off on stage for the last time in 2019 and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg found himself the target of criticism.
Mad at Biden? Gay 2020 Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Called Mike Pence a 'Super-Nice Guy'
(WB) Former vice president and potential 2020 hopeful Joseph Biden sparked criticism this week after calling Mike Pence a "decent guy," but another Democrat pursuing a presidential run — one who is openly gay — made similar comments calling the vice president a "super-nice guy" two years ago.
Mayor Pete Apologizes for Saying He 'Can't Even Read the LGBT Media Anymore'
(WB) Gay presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has reversed himself after disparaging the LGBT media this week, attributing his Trump-lite comments to having a "grumpy moment."