Buttigieg takes on Trump (re Navy SEAL Gallagher) and Blackburn (re her slander of Vindman)

[MBS]

BINGO. IMO, about as perfect as it gets, and all the more remarkable given the fact that it's off the cuff. His sly comment about the Age Issue (in talking about Trump getting punked by North Korea) is a fun bonus, too.

[femmedem]

1. I love his clarity of thought, especially on foreign policy.

Thanks for posting this.

[MBS]

2. He gets right to the core of the issue, time after time

And, as you said, he's remarkably insightful on foreign policy.

[thesquanderer]

14. He's the rare politician who actually answers the questions he is asked. (n/t)

[oldsoftie]

3. It would be fun seeing him dismantle Trump on foreign policy

And hopefully mentioning his draft dodging

[MBS]

15. oh, yeah.

Pete already does that, at a distance - but face-to-face would be especially satisfying.

[BootinUp]

4. Pete makes it look easy, beating up on pukes i mean. He can do it

with both hands tied behind his back.

[MBS]

5. yes, for sure! n/t

[democrank]

6. Pete Buttigieg is so quick on his feet.

I appreciate his insight.

[Maraya1969]

7. I think Pete Buttigieg could make Donald Trump cry in a debate. eom

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. He is superb at thinking on his feet, and what he says makes it look easy.

He doesn't evade the questions, he responds calmly and completely and doesn't even break a sweat!

Perfect is the word, my dear MBS.

[Ron Green]

9. I don't understand why so many people on DU don't support Pete

over the less focused and thoughtful candidates. If his responses are consistently the best (which I believe they are), he should be our choice.

[MBS]

12. I don't understand it either .

He’s so exceptional-

[Chemisse]

10. Few people can be so clear and well-spoken while looking fairly relaxed.

He makes it look easy and it really is not, for most people.

Today is the day I finally switch from Undecided to Mayor Pete here on DU.

[Corgigal]

11. Clear, well spoken and relaxing.

Isnt it refreshing? I don’t stress, myself when he answers a question.

[Chemisse]

16. Good point. With some candidates, I am nervous about how well they are going to speak.

Really, with most, historically. I was able to relax with Obama. He always spoke beautifully and made the points that needed to be made.

[MBS]

13. Great!Welcome

That calming effect (which I think arises as much from his clarity and depth of thought as it does from his temperament and voice)is a key reason for my support.