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Ted Cruz's 100 Cans Of Chunky Soup And 13 Other Ridiculous Political Moments That STILL Feel Fake
Legend has it Hillary Clinton still roams the Chappaqua woods to this day, imploring bewildered passersby to "Pokémon GO-to-the-polls."
Pete Buttigieg’s Husband Chasten Hit Back At Mike Pence After The Former VP Made Anti-Gay Jokes About Their Kids
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is among those who are calling on Pence to apologize for his comments.
If You Have Venmo, Do This Now: Make Friends Private
Pete Buttigieg, Antony Blinken, and other Biden Cabinet officials were recently exposing their personal information on the payments app. Here's how you can make your account safer.
22 Cultural References And American Jokes From TV And Movies That I Find Extra Confusing
Mean Girls: "You could try Sears!" Me: "Haha... is that bad!?"
15 Politicians Whose Real First Names Are Kind Of Jarring To See
Once you find out Ted Cruz's real first name, there is no going back.
Pete Buttigieg And Andrew Yang Were Unknown Two Years Ago. Now They’re Helping Shape Democrats’ Future.
The two former presidential candidates say they understand why Joe Biden won. And they’re ready to help him take the party forward.
How Diverse Is Joe Biden’s 2020 Staff? His Campaign Won’t Say.
During a national reckoning over racism and inclusion, the campaign is breaking with recent Democratic tradition by keeping its diversity numbers private.
Joe Biden Says He’s A “Bridge” To The Future. Younger Democrats Want To Know What Will Be On The Other Side.
“I think the real key to it is to radically upend your notions of a typical life experience — not just because he’s the former vice president, but because of what a young person is facing today.”
Moderates Are Consolidating Behind Joe Biden. Bernie Sanders Insists It Changes Nothing.
"We believe regardless of all this, we are still the strongest campaign coming into Super Tuesday,” Sanders’ campaign said as endorsement after endorsement came in for Biden.
Amy Klobuchar May Be Out Of The Race, But Her Wrath Will Endure
The rare moment of collective consciousness on Twitter.
Opinion: Bernie Sanders Is A Straight White Man. Does That Matter?
Voters don’t have to identify with Bernie Sanders to believe he’ll do the best job representing people like them — and people completely unlike them, too.
Pete Buttigieg Changed What It Means For LGBTQ Candidates To Run For Office
Pete Buttigieg “changed minds” with his now-ended 2020 campaign, LGBTQ advocates said.
Pete Buttigieg Is Ending His Campaign. He Was The First Gay Candidate To Seriously Contend For The Presidency.
"After a year of going everywhere, meeting everyone, defying every expectation, seeking every vote, the truth is that the path has narrowed to a close for our candidacy, if not for our cause."
Pete Buttigieg Is Competing Hard For A Participation Trophy In South Carolina
Buttigieg is in a tough spot ahead of South Carolina's primary this weekend, a race he can't afford to skip for Super Tuesday states.
Pete Buttigieg’s Super Tuesday Survival Plan Goes Back To The Grassroots Basics
Buttigieg needs more cash, but in the meantime his campaign is turning to an army of volunteers to keep him competitive with Bernie Sanders.
The Coronavirus Outbreak And The 2020 Presidential Primaries Could Be On A Collision Course
US citizens living in China and South Korea have been told they won’t be able to cast their vote in person for the Democratic primary next month — and will instead need to vote online.
Pete Buttigieg Condemned Bernie Sanders And His Movement After Losing The Nevada Caucuses
Sanders, Buttigieg said in defeat in Nevada, leads an "inflexible ideological revolution that leaves out most Democrats."
The Political Fundraising Model Is Breaking Down. The Success Of Bernie Sanders And Mike Bloomberg Are The Clearest Sign.
The fundraising model that powered politics between 2000 and 2016 is breaking down — and so is institutional party power.
Amy Klobuchar And Pete Buttigieg Are On Each Other’s Nerves. It Showed At Wednesday’s Debate.
“I wish everyone was as perfect as you, Pete,” Klobuchar snarked at one point.
Here's How Many Delegates Each Democratic Candidate Has
Traditionally, when a candidate wins the majority of delegates — 1,991 — they secure the party’s nomination. We're tracking them here.
A Nigerian Man Is Actually Behind That Pro–Pete Buttigieg Twitter Account
The man who runs the account confirmed to BuzzFeed News that he is its genuine owner and a supporter of the South Bend mayor’s candidacy.
These 12 Celebrities Have Endorsed 2020 Presidential Candidates — Can You Guess Who They Support?
Who do Ariana Grande, John Legend, and Tom Hanks support?
Pete Buttigieg Is Winning. But Does He Have A Phase 5?
The former mayor has had a stunning start to the Democratic primary. But he now has serious issues to deal with, starting with money.
Youth Organizers For Bernie Sanders Are Feeling Anxious About Pete Buttigieg’s Gains In The Polls
“We hear people all the time saying they’ll vote for whoever they think is leading in the polls, and that’s concerning.”
Amy Klobuchar's New Hampshire Surge Might Really Be Happening
Big Amy Energy?
Joe Biden Is Preparing For The Worst In New Hampshire
Circumstances have forced Biden to reconcile out loud with the reality: This could be the end.
How You Know Pete Buttigieg Is A Frontrunner: His Rivals Kept Targeting Him In Friday’s Debate
After closing out at the top in Iowa and looking competitive in New Hampshire, Buttigieg finally was treated as a candidate to beat by his rivals.
Bernie Sanders Says He Won Iowa Based On The Raw Votes
Pete Buttigieg has also claimed victory this week. Multiple results and nightmarish delays have left the party without an official winner.
Bernie Sanders’ Iowa Surge Is Settling Into A Surreal Anticlimax
The Iowa caucus results are slowly coming in, and Sanders' exact finish is still uncertain.
Joe Biden Argued He’s The One Who Can Win. What Happens After He Blew It In Iowa?
"I’m not going to sugarcoat it: We took a gut punch in Iowa," Biden said in New Hampshire.
Iowa Democrats Have Now Reported 100% Of Results — But There's Still No Official Winner
On Thursday, the DNC called for a "recanvass" of the results in Iowa after what look to be errors in the data were found this week.
Pete Buttigieg Declared Victory In Iowa, But He’s Not Talking About It In New Hampshire
A confusing nonresult in Iowa has led to confusion in New Hampshire.
Without Iowa Results, Everybody’s Onstage And A Winner On Caucus Night
Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, and Joe Biden all spoke on live TV in glowing terms — without any results.
WTF Is The Iowa Caucus?
There might be three candidates who claim victory!
Amy Klobuchar Is Promising Iowa Voters Electability — But Has Almost No Black Support
Pete Buttigieg’s campaign has struggled with black voters for months. But Klobuchar’s problems are just as pronounced.
Pete Buttigieg Wants To Win Iowa By Winning Republicans
Buttigieg has a new case against Bernie Sanders, a desire to win over evangelicals, and dozens of “future former Republicans” trying to help him win the Iowa caucuses.
The Spanish Language Version Of Pete Buttigieg’s Website Is Mostly In English
"The simple answer is that we are in the middle of translating the rest of our policy plans into Spanish, but haven't completed that task," Buttigieg's campaign said.
Top Cory Booker Supporters Are Accusing Pete Buttigieg Of "Chasing Ambulances"
Iowa officials expect a personal touch and a “grieving period.” Buttigieg’s quick calls struck some as “a gut punch.”
"Why Are We Not Winning Them?": Pete Buttigieg’s White Supporters Are Baffled By His Lack Of Black Support
"To him, all lives matter," said an Iowa voter who likes Buttigieg.
This Was The Democratic Presidential Debate You Actually Needed To Watch
The first voting in the 2020 primary is in just a few weeks, and tonight's debate was the last chance for the candidates on the stage to make their case.
Black Lives Matter Activists Won’t Leave Pete Buttigieg Alone
Buttigieg is being trailed around Iowa and interrupted at events by a group of activists who are frustrated by the former mayor’s relationship with black voters.
Andrew Yang Could Win This Thing
Time for the media to start taking him seriously.
The Fight Between Elizabeth Warren And Pete Buttigieg Blew Up Over A “Wine Cave”
“Billionaires in wine caves should not pick the next president of the United States," Warren said at the Democratic presidential debate.
More Black Leaders In Indiana Are Endorsing Joe Biden For President
The Biden endorsements come as Pete Buttigieg’s black allies are trying to show he has support at home.
You Wanted Same-Sex Marriage? Now You Have Pete Buttigieg.
To a lot of progressive queer people, Buttigieg’s campaign symbolizes everything the marriage-focused mainstream gay rights movement has failed to deliver.
Pete Buttigieg's Campaign Said He Had Nothing To Do With A Canadian Bread Price-Fixing Scandal
A Buttigieg spokesperson said the presidential candidate only learned of the scandal recently.
Pete Buttigieg Has Finally Released The Names Of His McKinsey Clients
Buttigieg’s time at the consulting firm has been under intense scrutiny as he has kept most information about his time there secret.
There’s A Persistent Idea That Pete Buttigieg Ignored Black South Bend. It’s Not True.
“I had access to Pete not because I searched it out, but because he opened the door," one neighborhood activist said.
Pete Buttigieg Released Some Detail Of His Work At McKinsey But Still Is Not Naming Clients
"I am asking McKinsey to do the right thing in the name of transparency," Buttigieg said in a statement calling on the firm to release the clients’ names.
A Protester Disrupted Pete Buttigieg’s Black Allies’ Attempt To Show Their Support, And It Was Really Tense
A man whose race and identity could not immediately be verified took the microphone from a black South Bend leader at a Buttigieg campaign event.
The Pete Buttigieg "High Hopes" Dance Has Become A Meme, Making It Fun But Not Any Less Dorky
I just tried it to a Travis Scott song. And it works!
What’s Still Missing From The Democratic Primary Debates: Questions About LGBTQ Rights
There hasn't been a direct question about LGBTQ rights since a question aimed at Tulsi Gabbard in June.
Hey, It's The Pete Buttigieg Debate
The fifth Democratic presidential primary debate has a different candidate rising under pressure. It is not Michael Bloomberg.
How Pete Buttigieg Courted The Tea Party In His First Race
Buttigieg’s appearance at a 2010 forum is being seen in a new light as he presents himself as a moderate Democrat upset with the “failures of the old normal.”
Pete Buttigieg’s Work At McKinsey Is A Secret
Buttigieg’s campaign says it has reached out to the company about the possibility of being released from a confidentiality agreement, but the mayor has so far stayed quiet.
It Looks (And Sounds) Like Pete Buttigieg Has Caught Up To Joe Biden In Iowa
A Biden ally dismissed Mayor Pete as “the flavor of the moment” as Buttigieg put on a show of force in Iowa.
Elizabeth Warren’s Rivals Came At Her Like She’s The Frontrunner
Now that she's at the center of the primary, Elizabeth Warren’s rivals are training their attacks, and their plays for attention, on her.
Is Anyone Going To Push Elizabeth Warren? And Other Big Questions For Tonight's Debate.
Twelve Democrats will be on stage tonight on CNN for the fourth presidential primary debate. Here's what to look out for.
Collin Martin, An Openly Gay Pro Soccer Player, Is Endorsing Pete Buttigieg
“I know that growing up as a closeted kid I could’ve never imagined an openly gay man running for president.”
Beto O'Rourke Called Pete Buttigieg's Comments On Guns "Offensive" To Victims Of Gun Violence
In The Stakes 2020, BuzzFeed News' newsletter about the 2020 campaign, Beto O'Rourke texts that Buttigieg operates with "poll-driven politics that has prevented progress on this issue in the past." He also has strong views on tacos.
Marriage Equality Is Joe Biden’s Legacy. He Had To Evolve To Get There.
"Other leaders might come to mind earlier,” Pete Buttigieg said of Biden. “But there’s a reason to think that the clock moved more quickly on marriage in the White House because of him."
Pete Buttigieg Has Some Thoughts About Ideology — Even If He Rejects Your Labels
“I guess my anxiety with populism is…”
Some LGBTQ Advocates Want More From Pete Buttigieg: "I'm Not Going To Vote For Him Just Because He’s Gay"
“You have extra burdens and extra expectations, often unreasonable,” said one Buttigieg ally. “You have to shoulder that.”
Let The Democratic Field Now Praise Beto O’Rourke
The ups and downs of the Democratic heart: A few months ago, the other candidates attacked O'Rourke a ton during a debate. On Tuesday, they kept praising him.
16 Suuuuuper Awkward Moments From The Democratic Debate
"I'm Asian, so I know a lot of doctors."
This Is What You Should Watch For In The First-Ever Climate Crisis Presidential Town Hall
Each of the top 10 candidates will have 40 minutes to talk exclusively about the climate crisis.
Pete Buttigieg Wants To Make Solving The Climate Crisis “A National Project”
“I’ve seen what happens if we don’t act, and I’m determined to make sure Americans understand this isn’t just a coastal issue, and it’s not a distant issue only — this is a nationwide issue,” Buttigieg said.
Pete Buttigieg Has Cooled Off But His Campaign Says It’s Time For “Phase Three”
“You have to keep that fire lit, and that’s really hard to do.”
Mayor Pete Has A Plan To Address Systemic Inequality For Black Americans. He Was Barely Able To Talk About It In The Debate.
Black Americans looking for a robust conversation about race in America got something that felt more predictable given the lack of racial diversity in the first CNN debate.
Opinion: Silicon Valley Is Giving Big Bucks To Mayor Pete
His persona fits neatly with Silicon Valley’s own political identity: outwardly progressive, but without much evident anger at the new American oligarchy.
Here’s What To Watch For In Tonight’s Debate, Starring Elizabeth Warren And Bernie Sanders
These are some of the big questions in the first of two nights of Democratic primary debates this week on CNN.
The Best Day Of Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign Was The First One
And other things you can learn from new data on how many donors contributed to Democratic presidential campaigns each day this year.
LGBTQ Americans Overwhelmingly Want To Legalize Sex Work
A new national survey from Whitman Insight Strategies and BuzzFeed News reveals LGBTQ Americans’ thoughts on major 2020 candidates and issues.
“See The Kids!”: Pete Buttigieg Got Yelled At After Leaving A Detention Facility For Children
Democratic presidential candidates are flocking to the Homestead facility this week to see the detained children.
The Democratic Party’s Generational Split Was On Full Display At Thursday’s Debate
“It’s time to pass the torch,” Swalwell told Biden.
Pete Buttigieg Said He Can’t Fire Racist Cops. That’s Not The Whole Story.
Buttigieg has not used the power he has to remove a police officer whom black activists in South Bend have demanded be fired.
Every Democrat At Thursday’s Debate Said They’d Extend Health Care Coverage To Undocumented Immigrants
“We do ourselves no favor by having 11 million undocumented people in our country be unable to access health care,” argued Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
What To Know Before Watching Thursday's Very Big Democratic Debate, Including: WAIT, THERE’S ANOTHER ONE?
Here’s what to watch for as 10 more Democratic candidates get ready for part two of the first 2020 presidential debates in Miami.
One Person Was Killed, 10 Injured In A Shooting At A Bar In South Bend, Indiana
Presidential candidate and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg planned to address the violence at a town hall on Sunday, which was scheduled to address a separate police shooting.
Mayor Pete Was Heckled By Black Protesters After Police Killed A Man In His Hometown
The South Bend mayor has been criticized for his reaction to a police-involved shooting last weekend that has jostled his presidential campaign.
These Donors Helped Give Beto O'Rourke A Historic Start. They're Disappointed With What Happened Next.
Some of the people who helped get Beto O’Rourke’s presidential campaign off to an electric start are frustrated by what they’ve seen since. And a few are starting to look elsewhere.
“Black Folks Are Tired”: A Black Labor Movement Is Colliding With The 2020 Presidential Race
Four Democratic candidates talked about how to address economic problems specific to black Americans at a forum hosted by the Black Economic Alliance. What happened outside is changing the presidential race.
A Major LGBT Political Group Is Set To Endorse Pete Buttigieg For President
This will be Victory Fund’s first endorsement in a presidential primary race.
Nineteen Presidential Candidates Showed Up In One City And It Was Utter Chaos
“I guess this is what democracy sounds like!” Elizabeth Warren said over chants.
Can You Guess These Presidential Candidates Based On Their Most Popular Talking Points?
With 23 Democrats running for president, it's hard to find a distinctive voice. Can you recognize them from their signature phrases on Twitter?
Beto O’Rourke Wants Term Limits For Congress And The Supreme Court
The presidential candidate released a broad voting rights and government reform plan Wednesday, which would also include making Election Day a national holiday.
Pete Buttigieg’s Struggle To Win Over Latinos Could Limit His Rise In California
The Democratic presidential candidate is raising a lot of money on the West Coast but missing opportunities to connect with voters of color. “I look at the white privilege part,” one Latino activist said.
Democrats Like The Idea Of A Gay President. But They Are Quietly Worried About Mayor Pete.
“I’ve heard him talk, and I like him, and I really support him," one voter said of Pete Buttigieg. "But I’m concerned that we might not be able to bring as many people to vote in the general election.”
Pete Buttigieg Wants The Black Voters Skeptical Of Him To Help Shape His Campaign
"I need people who care enough about what I’m doing to be excited, but are not without skepticism that it’ll be what they hope it to be," Buttigieg told BuzzFeed News.
Pete Buttigieg — And Beto O'Rourke — Hit Back At Anti-Gay Protesters
A group of conservative protesters have been following Buttigieg around the campaign trail, but Mayor Pete has gotten pretty good at shutting them down.
Democratic Candidates Are Preparing For A Contested Convention — By Courting Superdelegates
Even aides to Bernie Sanders, who led the fight to disempower superdelegates last year and still brings up their role in the 2016 primary, say they’re taking “superdelegates strategy seriously.”
Powerful Environmental Groups Are Teaming Up To Create A Fundraising Machine To Defeat Trump
Nine Democratic presidential hopefuls are participating in the effort so far.
Pete Buttigieg Says The BYU Valedictorian Who Came Out At His Graduation “Is Going To Make It Easier For Somebody Else"
“I know that kid is going to make it easier for somebody else,” Pete Buttigieg, a rising candidate in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, told BuzzFeed News.
How The New Movements, Not The Old Media, Are Driving Politics
Why Bernie, maybe, can’t be stopped.
Pete Buttigieg’s Presidential Run Has Many LGBT Democrats Eager For Their Obama Moment
Among the LGBT community luminaries signing on with Buttigieg: Barry Karas, a top fundraiser for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Democrats Who Really Like More Than One Presidential Candidate Have Found A Temporary Solution: Give Them All Money
A BuzzFeed News analysis shows that donors are willing to give to multiple Democratic presidential candidates, suggesting that voters aren’t worried about a drawn-out primary.
Pete Buttigieg Is Officially Running To Be America’s Mayor
“Washington politicians and pundits talk about mayors like we’re a different species. And you know what? Maybe they’re right.”
What Happened When Pete Buttigieg Tore Down Houses In Black And Latino South Bend
"Everyone wants to find a villain," a South Bend politician said of Mayor Pete Buttigieg's housing program. "This is just how economic development happens."
Here's What Pete Buttigieg Has To Say To Mike Pence About His "Choice" Of Being Gay
Some things have been said.
Opinion: Mayor Pete Is More Jimmy Carter Than Barack Obama
The last time the White House was disgraced by corruption, Americans voted for a straight shooter with clear moral vision. His presidency was a failure.
