Who is Pete Buttigieg and why is he having a 2020 moment?

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has raised $7 million dollars in the first quarter for his 2020 run. The small-town South Bend mayor is making a big name for himself -- here’s how. With Chris Cillizza.

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[CNN]

Hey, Chris here -- Mayor Pete Buttigieg is experiencing a major bump in popularity. Is this more than just 15 minutes of fame?

[namenotavailable]

It's now little weird to think of a intelligent person becoming US president.

[patrickm]

He’s way more rational than Beto O’Rourke. Sorry.

[jedicide]

Pete has even already appeared on Fox News. If you find the video here on Youtube, it is amazing to look at how positive the majority of the comments for that video are.

[aj_sa]

I liked Beto for the Senate, but when I saw Pete Buttigieg - I was sold.

[tee-pyzx]

"This is not a moment, it's a movement"

[georgevella]

As a Maltese person myself, I am proud that this young guy is making so much sense in US politics. What a breath of fresh air, reminds me of when Obama came into the scene. Keep aiming high Pete.

[hugohosman]

would love to see him debate Mike Pence

[havelockroche]

Plus he's a concert level pianist and speaks 7 languages!

But more importantly, comes across as very knowledgeable, and level headed too.

[saraanders]

I can only pray that he keeps going and going

[mensrea]

Had no idea who this guy was until a week ago. Already bought that shirt.

[arnoldpenuel]

His background is impressive, but even more impressive is his ability to articulate his sane values without indulging in cliches. He knows how to think.

[bruman]

so you are saying this guy is intelligent, honest, a family man and no ... bone spurs

[andreaperry]

One of the nicest things about this mayor's content is the name of the current occupant in the white house is not a major focus of the discussion.

[Mad_Beefs]

Pete Buttigieg is the best Democrat candidate we’ve had in a long time. He’s got my vote

[Barrettiful]

I saw his Fox News interview via YouTube, and I pulled the cardinal sin of looking at the comment section. Now get this – Fox News viewers, many of whom clarified that they are republicans and/or Trump supporters before saying their opinions – were loving him! They said if he was on the ballot that they’d vote for him in a second!!! This isn’t even cherry picked comments either! I don’t think I saw one negative comment. He didn’t even dance around his progressive stances on policy. He just answered the questions outright

So if Pete can win over Trump supporting Fox viewers without watering down his progressive views just by being himself, then I think he’s the best hope for America

[harmonyjones]

He needs to FOCUS on his military past. The Right LOVE their military boys. Compare his career to that of Cadet Bonespurs.

[jw-j]

Mayor Pete is my number one pick. He had my vote!

[nocilantro_gack]

Donated three times and bought the shirt... he's here to stay...a lot of excitement around Pete... he speaks 8 EIGHT languages.!!! .of course, the GOP would consider that a liability...you ALWAYS speak ENGLISH ONLY in the USA. I love this guy.. he's the real deal...

[doctorale]

So what is this guy for exactly apart from vague platitudes?