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Pete Buttigieg and the viral allure of the charming politician


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Pete Buttigieg has a certain familiarity to him.

The South Bend mayor doesn't come across as just another politician. He doesn't pretentiously talk down to Americans. He doesn't maintain a rigid air of professionalism or keep his personal life and his interests to himself. Buttigieg instead makes every effort to be incredibly transparent, personable, and down-to-earth.

He is, quite frankly, an exceptionally charming guy. In the past few weeks, as he's gained popularity in his bid for the presidency in 2020, he's reminded many people of a certain former president: Barack Obama.

A campaign sign explains how to pronounce Buttigieg.

A campaign sign explains how to pronounce Buttigieg.

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