«Our country needs a new start,» said 37-year-old from Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg, when it was announced that go for the presidency in 2020.
Buttigieg, who was elected a second time mayor of the city of South bend, joined the ranks of democratic candidates who would like to try their hand in the presidential race. The politician became the first openly gay, who is running for President.
Buttigieg veteran of the U.S. army who served in Afghanistan. In addition, he is a married gay of the ultra-conservative state, where Vice-President Mike Pence.
I launched a presidential exploratory committee because it is a season for boldness and it is time to focus on the future. Are you ready to walk away from the politics of the past?
Join the team at https://t.co/Xlqn10brgH. pic.twitter.com/K6aeOeVrO7
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) January 23, 2019
He married his partner, Chastina of Glazman in 2018. Over the past few years, the leaders of the Democrats, including Barack Obama, called it an example of the future of the Democratic party.
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg is contemplating a run for President in 2020. He would be the first gay president and his followers are growing. Obama said he is one of four democrats that can move the party forward in an energized way. pic.twitter.com/NYdJ2UXgTu
Larry A Davis (@lad1056) January 20, 2019
