Pete Buttigieg isn’t going to win

[mystery-ak]

Pete Buttigieg isn’t going to win
You may as well start on his political obituary once you’ve finished with Joe Biden’s
Roger Kimball

I see that various pundits are competing to write the political epitaph for Joe ‘son-of-a-bitch‘ Biden. That’s entirely understandable. It’s been clear for some time that Biden is on the threshold of senility, and it is only my charitable disposition that prevents me from speculating about which side of the threshold he occupies.

And then there was the desolation wrought by the Democrats’ impeachment entertainment. From the start, it was clear that the chief casualty of that amateur theatrics was going to be Joe Biden and his sniff, sniff, sniffing son Hunter.

Everyone who is not Bill Kristol understood that the bullet of that purely partisan hit job would miss President Trump. I do not understand why it was not also understood that the Bidens, knee- or perhaps even neck-deep in the influence-peddling nepotism-is-neat corruption biz, would be the prime victims of that bizarre soap opera. Or maybe it was understood and the real point was to give old Joe the shove that he required but to do it covertly. Deep waters.

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[sneakypete]

If he wasn't a homo he would have never even been considered. People voted for him to "send a repressive (the fools think it is PROgressive) message".

[PeteS in CA]

If he wasn't a homo he would have never even been considered. People voted for him to "send a repressive (the fools think it is PROgressive) message".

Yeah, he's basically a form of affirmative action candidate. AA tends to advance people of some PC characteristic into positions wa-a-a-a-aaayyyyyyy beyond their capability and competence. Buttigieg wasn't even a competent mayor of a moderate sized city.

[goatprairie]

If he wasn't a homo he would have never even been considered. People voted for him to "send a repressive (the fools think it is PROgressive) message".

"If he wasn't a homo he would have never even been considered."

The elephant in the room even many...uh..."conservative" scribblers are avoiding writing about.
The simple fact is that there are millions of voters, on both sides of the political equation, who cannot stomach an avowed homosexual in the WH. Including me.

[TomSea]

I read that if Biden keeps on floundering and flailing, the establishment of the DNC is going to go to Bloomberg. In fact, that may already be happening.

[truth_seeker]

If he wasn't a homo he would have never even been considered. People voted for him to "send a repressive (the fools think it is PROgressive) message".

A chance for the woke, to prove how tolerant they are.

He's their perfect cut out doll; gay, glib, veteran.

Hopefully they have his "wusband" programmed to not make trouble.

@sneakypete

[berdie]

I read that if Biden keeps on floundering and flailing, the establishment of the DNC is going to go to Bloomberg. In fact, that may already be happening.

I really hate that. Bloomberg has to be spending a boat load of money on tv ads. I'm pretty sick of them already. They are misleading and raise my hackles.  Think what he'll do if he gets the nom.

[sneakypete]

Yeah, he's basically a form of affirmative action candidate. AA tends to advance people of some PC characteristic into positions wa-a-a-a-aaayyyyyyy beyond their capability and competence. Buttigieg wasn't even a competent mayor of a moderate sized city.

@PeteS in CA

The left is just setting the stage. Run ButtPlug now where there is no one else other than circus clowns and various other fools running as Dims,and let the voters get the idea it is ok to vote for a homo. Then run him or another homo next time as a serous candidate and let it accept the VP slot.

Drip,drip,drip.......

[Smokin Joe]

I really hate that. Bloomberg has to be spending a boat load of money on tv ads. I'm pretty sick of them already. They are misleading and raise my hackles.  Think what he'll do if he gets the nom.

More of the same. Lies, lies, and more lies. Just pray people see through that BS.

There is a guy who is not content to crap in his own back yard, but insists on crapping in everyone else's.
Who wants their country to have a president like that?

As for Pete Buttgag, the idea of a "First Laddie" will be a turn off for most folks.

[libertybele]

It's really too early to tell.  I was quite surprised that Buttgig did so well in IA.  I think we'll get a better feel for things after Super Tuesday.  I don't think we can really count anyone out just yet. 

Turth of the matter is, Bloomberg has enough $$ to buy his nomination and I see him right now as the biggest threat.

[berdie]

More of the same. Lies, lies, and more lies. Just pray people see through that BS.

There is a guy who is not content to crap in his own back yard, but insists on crapping in everyone else's.
Who wants their country to have a president like that?

As for Pete Buttgag, the idea of a "First Laddie" will be a turn off for most folks.

Agreed on all points.

[berdie]

It's really too early to tell.  I was quite surprised that Buttgig did so well in IA.  I think we'll get a better feel for things after Super Tuesday.  I don't think we can really count anyone out just yet. 

Turth of the matter is, Bloomberg has enough $$ to buy his nomination and I see him right now as the biggest threat.

Who knows how well Buttigieg did in IA? That was a debacle of  major proportions. And probably manipulated by the Dems.

[EdinVA]

It's all about the money.... as the bottom tier candidates fall by the wayside, who will be left standing.

[Smokin Joe]

It's all about the money.... as the bottom tier candidates fall by the wayside, who will be left standing.

I think it will be the totalitarian Capitalist vs the totalitarian Socialist vying for the Dem nomination. I think the Warhen in done.

[cato potatoe]

Elizabeth Warren may drop out if she finishes a distant 3rd in New Hampshire.  You have to think most of her supporters will go to Sanders, but the mayor seems to be getting the most attention now.

[Smokin Joe]

Elizabeth Warren may drop out if she finishes a distant 3rd in New Hampshire.  You have to think most of her supporters will go to Sanders, but the mayor seems to be getting the most attention now.

That is likely the ongoing media blitz. He doesn't come across as cranky and crotchety as Bernie, even though he is every bit as much a totalitarian, if not more (he's spending his own money to try to force disarmament on the populace).

[FeelNoPain]

Yeah, he's basically a form of affirmative action candidate. AA tends to advance people of some PC characteristic into positions wa-a-a-a-aaayyyyyyy beyond their capability and competence. Buttigieg wasn't even a competent mayor of a moderate sized city.

Geesh. Tough Room.

- Harvard and Oxford Grad
- Rhodes Scholar
- McKinsey Consultant
- Lieutenant in US Navy
- Deployed in Afghanistan
- Elected youngest mayor of a city of over 100,000
- Fluent in 7-8? languages
- Concert level pianist
- Only 38 years old

You don't think his resume is damned impressive? If he wasn't gay, he'd be a shoo-in against all those dusty Dem relics vying for the nomination.

You want to see a guy this articulate, knowledgeable, and youthful on a debate stage juxtaposed against Trump? (I do. It would only be a matter of time before Trump called him a fa**ot and then the lulz would really begin).
 

[goatprairie]

Geesh. Tough Room.

- Harvard and Oxford Grad
- Rhodes Scholar
- McKinsey Consultant
- Lieutenant in US Navy
- Deployed in Afghanistan
- Elected youngest mayor of a city of over 100,000
- Fluent in 7-8? languages
- Concert level pianist
- Only 38 years old

You don't think his resume is damned impressive? If he wasn't gay, he'd be a shoo-in against all those dusty Dem relics vying for the nomination.

You want to see a guy this articulate, knowledgeable, and youthful on a debate stage juxtaposed against Trump? (I do. It would only be a matter of time before Trump called him a fa**ot and then the lulz would really begin).
 

Are you serious? You really believe the mayor of a midsize American city that is just a blip on the map would be a candidate for president if he wasn't a homosexual?
What exactly at the age of 38 qualifies him for the presidency?
Do his positions on the issues count for anything?
You do know that he's  a virtual Marxist on all the major issues?
So knowing some foreign languages, knowing how to play a musical instrument well,  going to college in England, and being in the military immediately qualifies one to be a president?
Then there's probably several thousand or more people like that in America.
Fortunately,  most people examine a candidate's stand on the issues and how they expect to implement their programs.
The fact that Buttigieg is a closet Marxist immediately disqualifies him for the job.
Or don't the issues matter to you?

[Smokin Joe]

Are you serious? You really believe the mayor of a midsize American city that is just a blip on the map would be a candidate for president if he wasn't a homosexual?
What exactly at the age of 38 qualifies him for the presidency?
Do his positions on the issues count for anything?
You do know that he's  a virtual Marxist on all the major issues?
So knowing some foreign languages, knowing how to play a musical instrument well,  going to college in England, and being in the military immediately qualifies one to be a president?
Then there's probably several thousand or more people like that in America.
Fortunately,  most people examine a candidate's stand on the issues and how they expect to implement their programs.
The fact that Buttigieg is a closet Marxist immediately disqualifies him for the job.
Or don't the issues matter to you?

The question will be which issues matter in the minds of the LIVs and other people who don't pay attention.