Mayor Pete: What matters most is winning in 2020

[TexasTowelie]

This early in the 2020 presidential election cycle, it is exciting for New Mexico to see a live presidential candidate.

Generally, our state is good for fundraising by surrogate — witness Jill Biden’s efforts last month to bring in campaign cash. The wife of former Vice President Joe Biden was in Corrales and Santa Fe to raise money for her husband’s run for the Democratic presidential nomination. As for the candidates themselves, they are busy shaking hands in early primary or caucus states, raising their profiles on TV or raking in the cash from big donors on the coasts.

Yet this Sunday — today — Mayor Pete Buttigieg is in Santa Fe to meet people and raise money.

The South Bend, Ind., mayor has become an unlikely star in the crowded presidential field of Democratic candidates. At 37, he represents a much-needed infusion of young blood in the increasingly geriatric presidential contests. He is a veteran of Afghanistan — unlike the commander in chief, who claimed bone spurs to avoid service — and speaks about his Christian faith in a manner that delivers not holier-than-thou sanctity, but sincerity.

Still, star power does not always translate into votes.

The Politico/Morning Consult poll average currently has Buttigieg at fifth with 6 percent of Democratic primary voters. That’s behind Biden, the leader with 32 percent; Sen. Bernie Sanders, 18 percent; Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 15 percent; and Sen. Kamala Harris, 10 percent. Yet Buttigieg remains in the top tier of candidates and has qualified for the next round of presidential debates at the end of August in Houston.

Read more: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/editorials/mayor-pete-what-matters-most-is-winning-in/article_700519bf-1b22-5f85-8cff-485e240c3d1a.html

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1. It makes sense.. Candidates

campaigning in early primary states.. Gracias Jill Biden for Joe!

Glad they got to see Mayor Pete who is exactly on the money!

Winning is Everything!

Gracias, TexasT

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. +1. The Democrat 2020, no matter who. . . . nt