We absolutely are, but not as the VP to a non-white woman. The US has a long way to go.
I’d rather that gay person be someone else. I despise Buttigieg on a personal level and hope he never gets VP let alone POTUS.
Why?
Because I’m still angry about how he treated Bernie.
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Bernie Sanders. The old guy who jumpstarted the entire leftist movement in America.
I think we could be, but not that one
What’s wrong with Buttigieg?
Maybe reversing that question would be a good starting point–what’s good about Buttigieg?
Honestly, I’d settle for a good one. Gay or not. Because a person’s sexuality and preferences are entirely irrelevant to one’s ability to be a fair and hard working representative.
Let’s not pretend that people would refuse to vote for a gay candidate.
Whether we personally consider it an issue it has likely massively hurt their prospects as a politician.
Also representation is really important. Especially for younger people.
it has likely massively hurt their prospects as a politician
Or, the complete opposite.
Do you think there’s any way Pete, the mayor of a town of 100,000 people, would have become a national presidential candidate if he wasn’t gay?
I’ve never in my life voted for someone because they were a heterosexual. I vote based on their track record. When we stop giving a shit about what people do with their genitals, we will be better off. We don’t need gender identity representation in our politics- we just need someone that will treat all people as equals- and enact policy that reflects this.
When we stop giving a shit about what people do with their genitals, we will be better off.
(From the people who brought you “JD Vance fucks couches”.)
Pete doesn’t actually get things done, and he’s a PMC McKinsey dud… Nothing wrong with who he loves, he’s just a real bummer as a politician.
Also there’s a reason the VP shortlist are milquetoast white males… Grandma in Ohio might be able to vote for a woman of color, but these frightened bigots need a “safe” feeling backup plan in VP. Win the battle, take the win if Kamala can break that barrier. She wouldn’t be my first choice generally, but she has the momentum and now seems like the time. I’m supporting her full speed
Pete doesn’t actually get things done
He gets things done for his constituency, which is the network of business lobbyists that power his presidential ambitions. He’s an excellent resource for BNSF and Union Pacific. He’s a valuable asset for Boeing and FedEx. He’s just no good if you’re riding Amtrack or stuck in an airport at 2am waiting for JetBlue to get its shit together.
I’m a member of the queer community and absolutely do not think this is a wise idea for this cycle. Maybe next time around Pete.
I mean this sincerely. Who the fuck cares if he’s gay…but… he’s doing an amazing job where he is. He’s going after shitty airlines and shitty corporations that are screwing people over. Give him 4 more years dunking on delta please !
Who the fuck cares if he’s gay
A subset of voters that we want to win over
Do we though?
Considering our election system is fundamentally broken and a few thousand voters in a handful of states control our outcome, yes.
Who the fuck cares if they’re black white gay straight trans, just so the fucking job well. That’s all anyone wants.
Who the fuck cares
Aww, you’ve never met a republican, huh?
Who cares?
as outlined above, republicans care an unhealthy amount
So?
sigh
They aren’t voting D anywayso again… Who gives a fuck?
people whos rights are on the line believe it or not
Such a disingenuous title. He never said voters were ready for a gay VP, his quotes were in response to a question if he thought voters were ready for a black woman. But I guess nobody reads the article and just throws in their 2 cents on what they think of Pete as a VP.
his quotes were in response to a question if he thought voters were ready for a black woman
This somehow makes the article even worse.
ya but not you neolib scum
But not him. He can’t even do the job he currently has
Luckily, VP doesn’t have to do much. And if you’re right, better to get someone else in that role, right?
He is better off if he just went back to Indiana.
Not you, Gay Nixon.
