Pete Buttigieg Gets Support From Democratic Candidates After Suspending His Campaign
Pete Buttigieg‘s race for President is over.
The 38-year-old former Mayor officially made the announcement on Sunday night (March 1) in his hometown of South Bend, Indiana.
“At this point in the race, the best way to keep faith with those goals and ideals is to step aside and help bring our party and our country together,” Pete said with husband Chasten Buttigieg by his side. “So tonight I am making the difficult decision to suspend my campaign for the presidency.”
“We sent a message to every kid out there wondering if whatever marks them out as different means they are somehow destined to be less than, to see that someone who once felt that exact same way can become a leading American presidential candidate with his husband at his side,” Pete said.
After making the announcement, the remaining Democratic candidates still in the running tweeted Pete, commending him on his resilient, and historic campaign.
.@PeteButtigieg ran a historic, trail-blazing campaign based on courage, compassion, and honesty. We will be a better country for his continued service. This is just the beginning of his time on the national stage.
— Joe Biden (Text Join to 30330) (@JoeBiden) March 2, 2020
Read more of their reactions inside…
.@PeteButtigieg ran a strong campaign that inspired audiences and made history.
His dedication to serving our nation – as a mayor and veteran – reflected a love of country I deeply admire.
Our party is stronger and our nation is better because of his run.
— Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) March 2, 2020
Thank you, @PeteButtigieg. I know you'll continue giving back and serving our country for many years to come.
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) March 1, 2020
I want to congratulate @PeteButtigieg for running a strong and historic campaign, and to welcome all of his supporters into our movement. I urge them to join us in the fight for real change in this country.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 2, 2020
Pete Buttigieg has run an inspiring and historic campaign. I have so much respect for you @PeteButtigieg and know there are great things ahead. And both John and I are big fans of Chasten!
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) March 2, 2020