Pete Buttigieg, the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Ind., who has become a breakout star in the Democratic Party, officially started his presidential bid, presenting himself as a transformational figure who can beat President Trump in 2020
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg at a rally on Sunday officially kicking off his presidential campaign. By Robert Costa Robert Costa National political reporter covering the White House, Congress and campaigns Email Bio Follow April 14 at 5:28 PM SOUTH BEND, Ind.
“Change is coming, ready or not,” Buttigieg told the crowd. “There is a myth being sold to industrial and rural communities, the myth that we can stop the clock and turn it back,” and he touted his attempts in the city to assist the workforce with training and education programs. One of them was Ashley Pawlowski, 34, a self-described independent from South Bend who works at a local nonprofit. “The South Bend we all grew up in was very different. He changed this city and brought a new attitude,” she said. “He’s got this ability to help people deep down in his bones.”
Buttigieg has generated a swell of enthusiasm among several top Democrats and Obama allies, such as veteran strategist David Axelrod — and Buttigieg has met privately with Obama, who has praised him. Other Democrats remain somewhat muted about the mayor. “Not everyone is over it,” Anderson said. “He has tried to be a healer, to be inclusive, but it hasn’t always been easy.”
“The horror show in Washington is mesmerizing. It’s all-consuming. But starting today, we’re going to change the channel,” Buttigieg said.
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