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Home *Pete Buttigieg, *Resist. Protest. Obstruct. Inform., 2020 Elections, Elections, Equality, Gay News, National News, NewsVictory Fund: Pete Buttigieg Candidacy a “Revolution in American Politics”

Victory Fund: Pete Buttigieg Candidacy a “Revolution in American Politics”

March 3, 2020• byMichael Strangeways

Via LGBTQ Victory Fund:

Transforms What Is Possible for an LGBTQ Candidate

Buttigieg decided to suspend his presidential campaign on Sunday night

Washington, DC – Today LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office, congratulated Pete Buttigieg on his historic run for president of the United States. Buttigieg is the first openly LGBTQ person to run for the Democratic presidential nomination and just the second openly LGBTQ presidential candidate in American history. LGBTQ Victory Fund was his first national endorsement in June 2019.

Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund, released the following statement about his decision to suspend his presidential campaign:

“Pete’s candidacy represents a revolution in American politics, forever transforming what is possible for an LGBTQ candidate and making clear America will elect an openly LGBTQ president. The impact of his campaign extends beyond this election cycle and is about much more than politics or the presidency. Pete spoke in small-town restaurants in Iowa, held rallies in New Hampshire and battled it out on the presidential debate stage – reaching Americans from all walks of life and changing perceptions of LGBTQ people all along the way.  He inspired LGBTQ youth to come out in valedictory speeches, to attend their first Pride parade, and to believe America has a place for them. We thank Pete for his courage to stand up and run – to be a trailblazer – and are confident this will not be his last moment on the national stage.”

More information about Victory Fund and Pete’s historic candidacy is available at victoryforpete.com. Since 1991, Victory Fund has helped thousands of openly LGBTQ candidates win local, state and federal elections.

LGBTQ Victory Fund

LGBTQ Victory Fund works to change the face and voice of America’s politics and achieve equality for LGBTQ Americans by increasing the number of openly LGBTQ elected officials at all levels of government.

victoryfund.org

About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.

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