Former DNC chairman endorses Buttigieg for president

[left-of-center2012]

Former Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman and Massachusetts official Steve Grossman on Thursday endorsed South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg for president.

"Proud to support @PeteButtigieg and his vision for inclusive prosperity for all Americans," tweeted Grossman, who has also led the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

Grossman met Buttigieg two years ago when the mayor was mounting a bid for DNC chair, according to The Boston Globe.

“I said, ‘This is a guy who can help revolutionize a party that is in desperate need of being revolutionized,’” Grossman told The Globe.
“As I see the maturity he has shown as he’s become a more prominent figure on the national stage, it validated all the instincts I had when I supported him for chair of the DNC,” he added.

The Globe reports that Grossman will go to what is expected to be Buttigieg's official campaign launch Sunday. Buttigieg was once seen as a long-shot candidate but has been receiving a lot of media attention and even some comparisons to former President Obama in recent weeks.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/438531-former-dnc-chairman-endorses-buttigieg-for-president

[Freethinker65]

1. Yep. That is when I first heard of Buttigieg

[nycbos]

2. I worked for Steve Grossman when he ran for Governor of MA

Mayor Pete stock just rose in my book.

[lapucelle]

3. Would this be considered a blow to Elizabeth Warren' campaign? N/T

[JI7]

4. how ?

[bearsfootball516]

5. In theory, Warren should have Massachusetts politicians support on lock.

One of them defecting to Mayor Pete is a surprise.

[lapucelle]

8. They're both Massachusettes pols. N/T

[sellitman]

6. Good stuff.

I hope this is just the beginning. Mayor Pete is a breath of fresh air.

[Gretto]

7. Was President of AIPAC (1991-1992)

Great endorsement for Pete.

[left-of-center2012]

9. chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party from 1991 to 1992

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Grossman_(politician)

[lapucelle]

10. And...

[forgotmylogin]

11. Buttigieg is great!

He handled himself with Maher which was a love-hate interview. Maher tried and failed to skewer him on political correctness.

[True Dough]

12. I can rec this thread enough!

It won't be the last endorsement for Mayor Pete, that's for sure!

[Omaha Steve]

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[h2ebits]

14. Not Decided but. . .

Our country has a serious flyover problem that will be partially solved with the National Popular Vote since it will force politicians to go to all of the states to pick up as many votes as possible; rather than the current coast to coast process with the occasional drop in--or not. Eliminating gerrymandering will also go a long way to getting what the PEOPLE want.

But as I attempt some sort of strategizing this is what I've got so far:

I have been impressed by Buttigieg but had not heard of him until very recently. He also appears to be well liked as Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. That being said, what Buttigieg has that the other candidates lack is that he is from Indiana--a very red state in the middle of the United States; and the people in the middle of the United States would like to feel that they are being heard. Buttigieg is in the thick of things and knows this. He is also young and can see that the future is his and the younger generations coming up behind him. Our country needs our young people to get out and vote. Is it possible that he can motivate this action?

We're still a long way from the 2020 Election and a lot can happen. I'm not committed to any candidate at this point but he looks good to me at this time.