How New York Times columnist Frank Bruni put Pete Buttigieg on the map
“I get that headlines are written to be provocative and get clicks, but it’s obviously pretty far-fetched,” Buttigieg told the Tribune at the time. “I’m dealing with potholes and animal control, and I’m really excited about the job that I have, which is mayor.”Nonetheless, Times readers looking for a Democratic savior long before 2024 or 2028 might’ve been swayed by Bruni’s introduction to the mayor of South Bend.
“If you went into some laboratory to concoct a perfect Democratic candidate, you’d be hard pressed to improve on Pete Buttigieg,” Bruni, which noted the mayor’s education at Harvard and Oxford, his military service and Christian faith, and accomplishments when it comes to TEDx talks, half-marathons, speaking Arabic, and playing piano.
Indeed, elements of Buttigieg’s resume — Rhodes scholar, military veteran — have provided fodder for numerous profiles this election cycle. But his decision to come out as gay, which hadn’t happened when he deployed to Afghanistan and got mentioned in “The Fix,” added an unusual element to his unique political ascension that played a significant role in Bruni’s 2016 column.
“Could we look up a dozen or more years from now and see a same-sex couple in the White House?” wondered Bruni, who is also gay. He closed the piece by urging readers to “keep an eye on him.”
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Christine Lampard shares sweet holiday photo with baby Patricia and husband FrankLoose Women panellist Christine Lampard has shared a rare holiday photo with her baby daughter Patricia and husband Frank Lampard. Take a look here...
Weiterlesen »
Famed Comic Book Artist Frank Miller Sues Ex-Wife Over SketchesFamous comic book author and artist Frank Miller is suing his ex-wife.
Weiterlesen »
Harry Connick Jr Recalls 'Inappropriate' Frank Sinatra Kissing His Model WifeHarry recalled a 'completely inappropriate' encounter when Sinatra kissed his then-girlfriend, Jill Goodacre, on the lips when he first met the legendary singer many years ago.
Weiterlesen »
BTS 'breaks the internet' in three-way collaboration with Lisa Frank, Louis VuittonIn a spread for Paper Magazine, members of chart-topping group BTS appear in nine pictures designed by artist Lisa Frank, styled in clothes and accessories from fashion powerhouse Louis Vuitton.
Weiterlesen »
Harry Connick Jr. Recalls an 'Inappropriate' Encounter Where Frank Sinatra Kissed His Wife 'Right on the Mouth'Harry Connick Jr. revealed that his wife once had a 'completely inappropriate' encounter with Frank Sinatra
Weiterlesen »
Craig McLachlan Accused of Sexual Assault by Four Women While on Stage as Dr Frank N FurterProsecutor Matt Fisher said McLachlan unnecessarily kissed a female co-star 20 times — on her buttocks, neck and stomach — while he was merely supposed to be simulating a sex act out of sight of the audience.
Weiterlesen »