Grandpa, retired union lawyer, reconciler of untold stories. Helped rename Wilson HS to @JacksonReedHSDC and Lafayette-Pointer Park.🏳️🌈 #TeamPete forever.
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BREAKING: Jackson-Reed HS has arrived!! The law mandating a new name for D.C's Woodrow Wilson HS became effective today, without the Mayor's signature. /1
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This is a great interview with Pete. Highly recommend.
The American Dream used to work for 9 in 10 Americans.
Today, it is a coin toss.
The gap between those two numbers says a lot about America right now. People are working hard but struggling to afford homes, healthcare and the basic security they were told hard work would provide.
I wanted to understand how the country got here and what would actually need to change.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg is a former US Secretary of Transportation, a Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan and a two-term mayor. He was also the first openly gay candidate to win a US presidential primary.
What I found valuable about Pete is that he does not pretend one political party has all the answers. He spoke honestly about the failures that have built up under both parties and why simply returning America to the way it was before will not solve the problems that created this moment.
We discussed things like:
- Why he believes American democracy is on the brink.
- Whether he is preparing to run for President in 2028.
- Hard work is no longer enough for millions of people.
- How AI could transform jobs, inequality and global security.
- What serving in Afghanistan taught him about sending people into conflict.
- The false anonymous allegation that led to his children being taken from him for 24 hours.
One of the things that sets Pete apart is his willingness to speak to people who completely disagree with him.
By the end, I told Pete that I applaud him for leading the way in having those conversations, because he is so articulate and smart.
You do not have to agree with every answer Pete gives to get something from this discussion, but his experience means he understands how political decisions affect real lives and his willingness to engage with the other side is something politics needs more of.
Vernon AME church in Tulsa is where DC teaching legend Edna Jackson taught Sunday school from 1934-1940. I was so lucky to have Mrs Jackson as my history teacher at Woodrow Wilson HS in DC, and helped lead the campaign to have the school renamed Jackson-Reed HS in her honor.
What a great pick! I’m sorry about Pete, but he has a tremendous future, too. #HarrisWalz2024
Tim Walz.
Rural, small town upbringing.
Veteran. Teacher. Football coach.
Elected to Congress repeatedly in a red district.
Two-term, accomplished Governor.
Set the bar for Democratic messaging.
And now our Democratic nominee to serve as Vice President for @KamalaHarris!
Wow, this could really happen! This is quite the ringing endorsement of Pete for VP from kingmaker Jim Clyburn.
Pete Buttigieg polls better with suburban women than any other VP prospect in recent polling—and did you catch Rep. Jim Clyburn’s thoughts on Pete when asked about contenders for the VP role? #VPete #HarrisButtigieg2024
Wow, Pete the political athlete, on full display here. An amazing uninterrupted 3 minutes. #TeamPeteforHarris
.@PeteButtigieg on the contrast this election (with a "future former Republicans" shoutout!):
"Politics doesn't have to be a death match...[Trump's message] is really dark...the other side of the coin is the joy of the right & better politics...it's animating our side."
Worth listening to these three political superstars — ok, “hacks” (Axelrod, Heileman, and Murphy) riff on a possible Pete for VP pick. He’s “an athlete,” says Axe, and Heileman says he would be the “political imagination pick,” after Pete was on Bill Maher.
.@jheil on Hacks on Tap Podcast: "Buttigieg is the political imagination pick."
#HarrisButtigieg2024
#Pete4Veep
#PeteButtigieg
If you believe in a Harris/Buttigieg winning ticket in 2024, ya gotta follow this amazing timeline! #TeamPete #TeamPeteforHarris
If Kamala needs a VP who can take down JD Vance in 2 minutes flat, off-the-cuff, we have a winner!
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Happy Pride! I was thrilled to meet National Treasure Paul Kuntzler, the sole survivor of the 1965 picket of the White House, which gave birth to the modern gay rights movement. Thanks to Vincent Slatt of @RHP_DC who is planning great things for World Pride 2025!
This brings a tear to my eye too. This vet was willing to give his life to save freedom and democracy, just as Zelenskyy is doing for Ukraine. All we have to do is vote.
“You’re the savior of the people, you bring tears to my eyes.”
“No no, you saved Europe.”
“My hero.”
“No, you are our hero.”
“I pray for you.”
Heartbreaking between @ZelenskyyUa & a #DDay veteran, who knows the cost. He kisses his hand & won’t let go.
Here it is: USA Graves’ failure to prosecute not one but two gun cases allowed this defendant to shoot DC police captain. When will media and elected leaders wake up to this imminent danger, and call for Graves to be fired?
I hope @phscoop and @jennygathright will follow up with reporting on how this suspect’s previous gun charges were handled by @USAO_DC My god, he walked up on an off-duty police captain’s car and opened fire? @Janeese4DC this happened in the heart of Ward 4. @dccrimefacts
Two men face gun charges after D.C. police captain injured in shooting washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
Btw, so delighted that @jennygathright is at the Post. I hope this will become a permanent gig!
Ok, here it is in one compelling snapshot summary. The facts are undisputable, and DC USA Matthew Graves needs to go. When will media and local electeds get on this case? #RecallUSAMatthewGraves
All the facts are in, and they are undeniable. It's time for DC's USA Matthew Graves to go. What say you @MayorBowser @ChmnMendelson @CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMFrumin @tomsherwood can you ask the politicians whether they will join this call?
