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By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 3, 2025) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has taken the lead in the crowded 2028 Democratic presidential primary, according to a new Emerson College national poll, signaling a political comeback for the former mayor turned cabinet star. Related [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (12-17-20) — President-Elect Joe Biden has named Pete Buttigieg for his Transportation Secretary. Buttigieg makes history for being the first openly Gay nominee to go before the U.S. Senate for confirmation for a cabinet post. The President-elect formally introduced Pete Buttigieg as his nominee for Transportation secretary from Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday. [...]
SOUTH BEND, IN — (03-30-20) — Former major gay presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg shows off his new beard that he has grown during the Coronavirus Quarantine. The former democratic presidential candidate unveiled his new look last Wednesday during an Instagram Live Q&A with Dr. Dara Krass on the current health situation. “Obviously, I’ve taken advantage [...]
RENO, NV — (02-17-20) — Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was grilled today at a Town Hall in Reno. The openly gay presidential candidate was asked if President Trump refuses to leave the White House after losing his reelection bid in November, what would Mayor Pete do. Mayor Pete responded..."He could stay and “do chores.” At [...]
LAS VEGAS NV — (09-16-19) (Gay News) — Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, made history last Thursday at the DNC debate with his coming out story during his closing statement. Buttigieg told his coming out story in response to a question about resilience. The Indiana native and 32nd mayor of South Bend, expressed his feelings about [...]