Mayor Pete’s confirmation as Secretary of Transportation is a moment of pride for South Bend
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Mayor Pete’s confirmation as Secretary of Transportation is a moment of pride for South Bend

Even if you don’t agree with former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg’s politics or policies, his confirmation as President Biden’s Secretary of Transportation is a moment of pride for South Bend. Buttigieg made history as South Bend’s first openly gay mayor. Thanks to President Biden’s appointment of Buttigieg to serve as Secretary of Transportation and…

Mayor Pete Buttigieg calls zero-tolerance border policy a ‘disaster’
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Mayor Pete Buttigieg calls zero-tolerance border policy a ‘disaster’

South Bend mayor and Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg gave a brief interview with Univision on Wednesday. Buttigieg took the opportunity during the interview to criticize the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance immigration policy, which resulted in the separation of thousands of children from their parents at the border. He has been an outspoken critic of President…

Buttigieg discusses democracy, climate change, white male privilege in Daily Show interview
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Buttigieg discusses democracy, climate change, white male privilege in Daily Show interview

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on Monday night in his first appearance as a Democratic presidential candidate. “It has been quite a ride for you,” Noah remarked. “It’s been a whirlwind.” Noah noted that only a few months ago, few people in the country knew Buttigieg’s name….

Is Pete Buttigieg the most electable Democratic presidential candidate?
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Is Pete Buttigieg the most electable Democratic presidential candidate?

In an interview, South Bend mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg cast doubt on the electability of rival Bernie Sanders, who ran a surprisingly strong campaign against Hillary Clinton in 2016. Sanders finished as the Democratic Party’s runner-up with 43% of the vote. According to the New York Times, Buttigieg said that voters “were refreshed…

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg kicks off 2020 presidential campaign
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South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg kicks off 2020 presidential campaign

Mayor Pete Buttigieg made his 2020 presidential campaign official on Sunday during a kickoff in downtown South Bend. Although originally planned to be outdoors, the announcement was moved indoors due to inclement weather. The campaign event – which drew a standing room only crowd of over 2,500 people – took place Sunday afternoon at Studebaker…

What Does Electoral Victory Look Like? Visualizing Buttigieg’s Win
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What Does Electoral Victory Look Like? Visualizing Buttigieg’s Win

Mayor Pete Buttigieg cruised to victory on Tuesday night, easily defeating two-term Common Councilman Henry Davis Jr. in a 78-22 blowout. The victory is even more impressive when broken down at the precinct level. South Bend has 85 separate precincts spread out across its various neighborhoods. With such a lopsided outcome, one would expect the…

Buttigieg Defeats Henry Davis Jr. in South Bend Mayoral Primary
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Buttigieg Defeats Henry Davis Jr. in South Bend Mayoral Primary

Mayor Pete Buttigieg easily defeated Councilman Henry Davis Jr. in the Democratic Party mayoral primary on Tuesday. Unofficial election results have Buttigieg up 78 percent to 22 percent. Davis Jr. ran on a platform challenging the incumbent mayor’s record on crime, vacant housing, and economic development. Voters ultimately sided with Buttigieg, who has presided over…