Pete Buttigieg’s Unlikely, Unprecedented 2020 Campaign | TIME 

7:14 to the end. “This idea that we just sort people into baskets of good and evil ignores the central fact of human existence, which is that each of us is a basket of good and evil. The job of politics is to summon the good and beat back the evil.” Just lovely.

The man speaks in complete sentences and they make sense! What a refreshing change.

Am I the only one binge watching all of the videos on Pete? I would be so unbelievably proud to call him my president

Mayor Pete makes me proud to call South Bend my home town. South Bend was a dying town Where others saw rust and decay he saw value and a future. There were many things that divided us but Mayor Pete sees that which can bring us together. He has made mistakes but who hasn't. What makes a man is not the mistakes you make but how you pick yourself up and move on. I believe he can help all of us move on. He will move us into the future. He is my choice.

I’d vote for him, if I was American. What a warm and genuine man.

I'm binge watching Pete Buttigieg !!❤❤😇

A navy Vet, an Oxford grad ( #1 of his class), humble and bright , .... this is pure talent , this is America !

Whether you supuport him or not, his candidacy alone is already HISTORIC in sooo many ways, not to mention how many lives of the young boys & girls he just saved by showing the example that YOU CAN BE WHO YOU ARE and aim for the highest office in the world. THANK YOU FOR RUNNING, Mayor Pete, we're grateful, and we're rooting for you, Sir. 😍🙏🙏🙏 in addition to that sentiment: I was first for Beto coz COME ON, he was impressive, but Kamala Harris decided to run and SHE IS AMAZING so I went for her, I've donated for both campaigns but then... Mayor Pete showed up at the CNN Town Hall and then I watched him on Bill Maher after that I realized I've never believed in any politicians the way I believe in this young man, genuinely. He's like the real-life version of "Aaron Sorkin presidency" in 'The West Wing.' He stands pretty much the same on every major issues as the rest of the candidates do. EXCEPT he embraces capitalism and is willing to make it more democratic instead of turning into socialism (we can expect to see more specific policies in the upcoming months, coz he's still on his "introduction tour" now, coz he's literally a nobody and it's still May 2019). Not to mention his "biography," and his calmness and overall mental outlook. He's willing to engage in a healthy discussion, not gonna give the answers that u want to hear without alienating you AS BAD if you're wrong or disagree with him, and also wants to listen and learn from his mistakes. He's come across as a HEALER instead of an ANGRY REVOLUTIONARY WARRIOR, and boy, after Trump has divided America, isn't THAT exactly what wee need from a leader? 😍😍😍 #PeteForAmerica

He's a genius with a heart and vision and decency - he's brilliant with smart priorities for returning America to representative government. No other identifying aspect matters to me - his wisdom and empathy are his categories. He's unlikely because he's the most intelligent person in my lifetime who has run for president in one of the two major parties. To vote for him would not be voting for the lesser of two anything but for the best America has to offer and I love him for offering himself to this moment and this office.

His voice and demeanor is so calming.

I am so blown away by this guy, he is amazing.

When this man speaks his soul just opens up and speaks the goodness to all of us, and Lord knows we need goodness in this time of crisis and hate that has taken over most of religions!

How totally refreshing! Educated, Veteran, Speaks 7 languages, and is calm and speaks eloquently! I would be proud to vote for Mayor Pete as President.

Pete is so eloquent and speaks from the heart.

He’s so brilliant! He’s so so brilliant!! That last statement- literally- last statement Pete said, really hit home for me, and I’d imagine many many others as well

I'm binging Pete Buttigieg interviews and I'm not even american. Love this guy.

He has my vote.

This is inspiring to so many lgbt people across the world

I have been watching him for a while and it is a resounding yes. You have my vote Mayor Pete!

I've been following this guy from the beginning & told my (grown) kids two months ago this is THE person we need in the oval office!! I'm so happy other's are catching on! He's smart, humble, service oriented, etc..

Mayor Pete is the real deal!

Mayor Pete just makes me feel better. Please donate to his campaign - Biden & Harris are taking corporate cash - Pete needs us to keep him in this thing - I donated!

Wow...smart, intelligent, gentle, strong. He makes me smile and teary-eyed all at the same time! United States of America..This is your chance! 👌🙏🤝💪🙂

Love these guys! I’m a Catholic latina and You got my vote

I’m a South Bend resident and all these new videos and appearances just make me like Pete and Chasten more and more. I really hope people can drop their biases and truly listen to his words and focus on his actions and accomplishments and vote for him to get that presidential bid.... he has military experience and he’s so smart and well educated. We need a person like him in office. ❤️

You know, Mayor Pete definitely already has my vote but the more I watch and listen to Pete (and Chasten) the more I come to understand that, irrespective of his political fortunes, Pete and Chasten will be just fine in their lives together. It’s easy to see how in love and how contented in their lives they are. I can’t imagine that Pete approaches any pursuit worth his time and effort with less than complete dedication. If Pete doesn’t win the race he’s running, it won’t be because he did not give his all. I’d wager that anyone who’s not a complete partisan can recognize the genuine earnestness and the deeply-held convictions that appear to fuel his quest for the highest office in the land. You can agree or disagree with him on the issues of the day, but you can’t say that he’s doing all this for an ego boost or to financially enrich himself. Mayor Pete is, to me, that rarest of political creatures: he is entirely genuine...a man who definitely is what he appears to be...nothing more, and certainly, nothing less! A person like that has found his path and his passion, and having done so, he’s already ensured that he will always be a winner in life in general.

Mayor Pete is FANTASTIC

Huge love for this man 2020 ✊🏼✊🏼

There is so much good in both Pete and Chaston. I love them as human beings and really hope America chooses wisely

I look forward to a time when LGBTQ folks don't have to "come out", they can just "be". I think we're getting closer to that moment every day. #loveislove 💜❤🧡💛💚💙

I get the chills every time I hear him talk. He’s special

Thanks, TIME. This sends a hugely important message to the rest of the world.

He is my candidate! He has my vote and I hope and pray the DNC supports him!!!

This man speaks so much intelligence and so much hope. He's so reassuring basing his campaign off of his goals and experiences, not just something like "vote for me cause I'm gay!" I can't wait to see what the future holds for his campaign and I deeply hope he makes it all the way. He's so respectful and friendly. How on earth did we end up with trump...

The un-rich doing the unlikely for the un-represented.

He’s my candidate of choice. Will be voting for him come primary time.

He's an inspiration for LGBT people around the world, everyone likes being represented.

In an ideal world Buttigieg would have been the president today not just in 2020.

My vote will be for him !

I’d love for Pete to be president. Definitely my first choice though many are great.

They pay $450/month for the mortgage on that house. Crazy.

My guy. And hopefully my future President.

Wow! He wants to come home and just play a board game or sit by the fire! Who could ask for anything more? He is so genuine! He has my vote!

I just love love love this guy! everytime he talks he says something new and amazing! shakespeare!

America this is your chance don’t screw it up

the world would truly embrace him as the leader of the free world.... he is absolutely brilliant

He is wise & empathetic. He makes me feel calm & hopeful. He has my vote.

Pete is so VITAL. So good. So right for this country!

I’m leaning towards this guy right now

"Each of us is a basket of good and evil." Man, I really, really like this guy. Like really like him.

I don’t care if he’ll be a good president (I’m not American) but I sure do want him as a friend

"Yeah, you've got great policies are you're a really impressive human being but.... what are you going to do about being white?" Seems to be question most journalists are concerned about with him. I'm sorry, is Rhodes Scholar Harvard and Oxford Grad, served in Afghanistan, speaks 7 languages, and gave up his high paying east coast consulting job to return home to try and improve his midwestern impoverished hometown not good enough? I do not care what skin color you are, gender or sexuality, I care about you as a person and your policies. I will listen to and consider Kamala Harris just as much as I'll consider Corey Booker just as much as I'll consider Joe Biden.

Ok, I'm in love with Chasten & Pete Buttigieg. And damn it, I'm gonna get their last name right one day soon.

That's my first family in The Bend. Go Mayor Pete.

Pete Buttigieg would be a breath of fresh air if he became our President! I am so dizzy listening the oaf that is currently residing at the white house right now. Pete would bring decency, diplomacy and above all, an educated leader to run the country!

This is so good to see and watch and be a part of. They are bringing a new kind way of speaking and relating. Power on guys!!

THIS is an example of what an American should be like, think like, and act like. To see the good, to want the good, to work for the good, FOR OTHERS! This is why I want this man to lead our country. No more lawyers, no more career politicians, REAL PEOPLE who have no hidden agenda, no baggage, a clean clear candidate that we can ALL say. “BE LIKE PETE”

Pete is authentic, honest, articulate and speaks like no other candidate in this race. Iam very impressed and he will get my support.

Pete was born to be our president. I can feel it when i see him speak. His calm, serene, intelectual, confident, kind, humble, and respectful demeanor make me feel peaceful. I love this guy. Trump didnt have a true political carreer before having gotten elected to be our president. Pete does and is and honest man with a good heart. He so deserves to be our president.

Warms my heart 💙❤️💓

He's just the best!

Buttigieg & Harris. What do you think? I love Mayor Pete!!!

Love this guy

Love him ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

To those “WHAT ARE HIS POLICIES?” trolls: 1. Yeah, like you really cared about it. If you really did, like myself, you would have encountered literally 100s of hours of freely-available in-depth interviews he has done last few months, if not years, mostly covering POLICIES domestic and international. 2. If you’re too lazy to search yourself, go to his website meetpete.org , which, btw, was actually available when the second CNN town hall happened where Anderson Cooper first complained about lack of 'policy points' on his web site, and 10 minutes later Mr Cooper corrected his mistake. 3. I am an average person. I have a full time job but I’ve been paying a decent amount of attention to politics. I can confidently say I know more about Pete’s POLICIES than any other democratic candidates’ (sorry Warren, I know you put your stuffs out there, but just like everybody, I couldn’t find time to read those!). 4. Moreover, Pete is the only one who also articulates ‘how’ part of achieving his policy goals. Bernie? Yeah, I know what Bernie’s position is, for example, about healthcare. Everybody knows Bernie is for universal health care. But how???? that's the question.Actually, Pete has provided pathway to achieve the same goal, in the form of public option as a glide path. How about offshore tax haven issue? Pete has a specific taxation structure molded after inter-state tax appropriation. How about Supreme Court? He has a law review article ready for Supreme Court reform around the idea of 5 more judges appointed by court itself with unanimous consent. 5. I sense most of recent ‘no policy’ criticism is coming from Berniecrat, self-anointed ‘progressive’ purity nuts. If you’re part of this group, I hope you realize that doing this hurt your candidate and your agenda. A lot of people get turned off not by Bernie, but rather by his supporters.

Pete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤❤ You and Chas make me believe again!

Amazeballs. I hope he gets the nomination. Enough with the old guys!!!

He is phenomenal and equally inspiring. He's the man to watch out for come 2020!

Good job on the Buttigieg piece TIME.

Mayor Pete is SUCH a breath of fresh air. He's got my vote! #PeteForAmerica

Get away from the "kill-switch mentality." YES YES YES. The quickness with which we judge people for saying one thing that we found truly awful -- this is literally contributing to massive anxiety, depression, and suicidal feelings in young people . . . we need to stop consigning people to the trash bin, and find it within ourselves to recognize how flawed and complicated we all are, and to bring that understanding to how we treat everyone else.

What??? This dude is legit!

He’s definitely the one who wears the pants in their relationship. Look how the partner looks at him...full of love and respect for his man.

HE IS SO INSPIRING!!!

Pete restores my faith in humanity. More importantly, he's the antidote that America needs right now from the Trump infestation

I have never voted. No candidate struck me as being truly worthy of the office of the presidency. Finally, someone I am truly considering voting for!

Whoa. So this guy is actually pretty good...

I absolutely love my mayor💜

Wow, what a powerful way to end the video. Kudos to the Time editorial team.

I am blown away by this wonderful man. He is sooooo qualified to lead this country. He has my vote! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Omg, they are both so cute! Mayor Pete has suddenly risen to my top stop.

4:00 rolls thru stop sign lol.

we need him to heal us, the country!

It's great that you pointed out some potential flaws like black and Latinos feeling left behind in South Bend's turnaround, but would have been good to let him respond to that directly. I bet he would have owned it. Otherwise great piece.

He's a great speaker, but he doesn't really say anything concrete about issues, other than gay rights and supporting Israel. And lately he's been throwing Bernie under the bus, at every opportunity. I feel we have better candidates.

Inspiring to so many people.

Im not even from america but i love him, he just deserved it I'd love vote for him.if i American go pete!

Charming, handsome -- everything needed for a leader.

Trolls working overtime here. Must be a potential winner.

The man speaks in a intelligent way that does not seem like phoney political talk. He has my vote as we need a Smart, stable and reliable person running this country now more than ever.

PETE!!! 👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍👍🏼

What a beautiful man Mayor Pete is inside and out.

Mayor Pete will be a great President. He speaks to you with such meaning, it brings me to tears. How refreshing....

mayor pete hating cancel culture cleared my skin

Love them....

I’m so in love with him And his husband! What an honor it would be for All of us to have Pete as POTUS 2020 🤞🤞🤞🤞

I do love that he is gay AND a Christian. This is very positiv and very important: You do not have to make a choice - you are gay and an atheist or you are a Christian and have to be straight. You can be gay and an atheist or gay and a believer or straight and an athiest or straight and a believer.

Andrew Yang. The media is pushing Pete hard. Please folks, take some time to look up Andrew Yang. Support a candidate with a thorough and concise plan. Unfortunately, just voting for Pete because he's likable doesn't actually provide a solution.

I ❤️ his philosophy, intelligence, and forward thinking for our country. Go Pete! 💙🇺🇸💙

I'm a conservative from Colorado, he has my vote