AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg said Sunday night that he and Vice President Mike Pence have different views of their Christian faith and that he doesn’t understand Pence’s loyalty to President Donald Trump.
The mayor of South Bend, Indiana, said his feeling “is that the Scripture is about protecting the stranger, the prisoner, the poor person, and that idea of welcome. That’s what I get in the Gospel when I’m in church.” He said Pence’s view “has a lot more to do with sexuality, a certain view of rectitude.”
Buttigieg said he is puzzled by Pence’s strong support for the President.
“How could Pence allow himself to become the cheerleader of the porn star presidency?” and added, “Is it that he stopped believing in Scripture, when he started believing in Donald Trump?”
Buttigieg made the comments at a CNN town hall in Austin, Texas.
The more I hear from Pete, the more I want to hear from Pete.
“Is it that he stopped believing in Scripture, when he started believing in Donald Trump?”
And stopped believing in decency, democracy, the constitution, honor etc. trump is repugnant
That is sparkly enough that it might have staying power (and for Pence, stinging power). It has the added advantage of being more or less accurate.
Hmm … someone who speaks the truth?
I wonder if Trump and Pence will respond? Will they go after Pete and his husband?
I’m anxious to see how Pete responds to any rebuttal attacks. Will he have what it takes to withstand and swat aside Trump’s insults? That will be a big test for Pete to move his candidacy forward.