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The Case for Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg shouldn’t be my first choice for the Democratic nomination. According to the Washington Post’s “issues quiz” he should be my third. Pete nonetheless earned my vote, because policy positions are only part of my decision-making calculus. Throughout this nomination process, I’ve relied on three questions to guide me:

1. Who demonstrates the best judgement, and a willingness to listen and learn?

Even the most tuned-in citizen is unable to be fully informed on all the critical issues of the day. That means that in voting for a president, identifying the candidate in whose judgment I feel most secure is paramount.

Pete doesn't set out to be the smartest person in the room. More than other candidates, he listens.

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