Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · May 18 Americans agree that corporate money in politics has gone way too far. This year, Montanans have a chance to do something about that.
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I would love to see you President of the United States!
You are 100% right!
Please listen to the first 90 seconds. 🤝 youtu.be/2LzXRPqQm8U?...
Our next President
The most important message today for all of us. Demand a vote on everything they try to shove down our throats.
There's literally a PAC for almost everyone running for elected office, although the most egregious offenders not surprisingly seem to be members of the GOP. Far too much money is being spent on misleading ads that disaffected and undereducated voters use to make decisions about who to vote for.
At about the 5 minute mark, Heather Cox Richardson takes a close look at Montana. Take a few minutes. Well worth it. 👏👏 www.youtube.com/watch?v=I70K...
stay the course, pete. we're behind you
Putting a "For Sale" sign under an image of Trump seems like a straight forward & simple marketing concept.
You will be President, President of the fudge packer's union!
Some states are taking action !
I think its a bit twee to call what's happening to our government "corruption". It's a hostile takeover.
Since federal lawmakers will never opt to end citizens united, perhaps individual states can start by making laws against it.
Oralè Crew End Citizens United!!!
Mr Buttigieg, it is scary times for your country.
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Religion has gone too far. Why isn't that criticized? NO one religion should dominate politics and America is letting them anyway!
Corporate funds, and term limits
Thanks for coming out to visit us, Mayor Pete. We will not stand for our state being turned into a resort for the rich.
History has shown us time and time again that corruption brings down empires. We are at the point of watching our society crumble, trump is trying to destroy everything we’ve built. The world watches in horror, and our leadership drinks champagne and stock trades on our demise.
@govpritzker.illinois.gov can we do this in Illinois?
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You need proportionate funding limits. Throwing unlimited money at a political campaign is not an acceptable practice.
It appears it's made its way into the courts, too: bsky.app/profile/davi...
At 30 seconds each 370,000 commercials accounts for 128.5 days or 35% of a year.
Corporate money has gone too far period.
Montana Has Been Attempting Democracy Since The Silver Mines Went Broke!
I thought I heard Hawaii is also reviewing the state’s constitution to see if big business donations being illegal
I live this man 👏👏👏👏👏🫶✨️🇦🇺
Until the US stops selling elections, there will be no hope for democracy. All donations above $100 should be documented publicly by listing the donors. NO secret CPACs. Corporations do not vote at the polls so they should not be allowed to buy votes through campaign "donations."
Having ANY corporate money in politics is WAY TO FAR.
Wow, look at you Pete In Montana, deep red state, getting applause. I love it.
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social You are right: corporate money does not belong in politics. Corporate money is not compatible with public welfare. As a fellow Michigan resident, I ask for your help in exposing the Pharma grift. It's the essence of corporate greed exploiting Americans. #rs5522
We need to reform, that's true. But there are clear violations of law that this administration, this Congress, the Justices of the USSC, and corporate interests have committed. You and others must commit to the prosecution of these violations. We must have justice.
Corporate money=BAD GIving Trump forever immunity=REALLY REALLY BAD Call the GOP and tell them to stop the nonsense. Dan Sullivan 202-224-3004 Tim Sheehy 202-224-2644 Tim Scott 202-224-6121 Rick Scott 202-224-5274 Eric Schmitt 202-224-5721 Todd Young 202-224-5623 www.ft.com/content/5733...
why can't one politician just state the truth, this system doesn't , will never work for the public. We need something new, better,honest. this ain't it,
Platitudes. Cannot stand Pete Buttigieg, who lied about his surname being Norwegian. It's Maltese Arabic, and Buttigieg LOOKS like all the other Maltese Arab people. That kind of lie would normally destroy a career. [ I hope so. ] He was a terrible Secretary of Transportation!
The next Congress needs a list of Performance Objectives like any other employee with a review before the next election. No more voting on fucking showerheads and kitchen appliances. List needs: Make #AIPAC illegal Neuter Fox News.
Wow
Gotta love Pete!!! 🇺🇲
Way to far. Corporate money has no place in politics
Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics share.google/8LKmgH0QQuxe...
Really like Pete Buttigieg. Solid character and smart.
Zero chance you're going to do anything about it.
Keep going, Mayor Pete! Show them how a real leader never gives up! 👏🏼
bsky.app/profile/dark... That's why you should vote for #AOC2028 🤔🤷♂️😉🥰
You're a good man Pete
I love Pete
Please call people from Montana by their proper name. Momtanabamadingdoingers
@joemygod.bsky.social ICYMI Good morning! 👋🏼😃
Every state should nullify Citizens United 2010 like Hawaii did.
The entire country needs to do something about it — state by state. Corporate money, and all the fraud, corruption, and shady deal making that goes with it, is killing this country.
Corporate money and AIPAC money is dirty money.
bsky.app/profile/wome... No king vote reject trump and gop kleptocracy all over usa.
One of the worst in us is putting our egos before the good of the whole. Please help raise money to support the next Democratic nominee for President and putting your ego aside by not crowding the field and declaring your run. 2028 is not the right time.
Healthcare fraud happens in the billing cycle We already support VA hospitals and subsidize the rest. Make all hospitals like VA or courts or other federal facilities. Pay hospitals a fee based on size and needs and anyone can walk in. No insurance , no billing Medicaid or Medicare where fraud is
Today’s Roberts Court has been the single most destructive thing to American democracy
Anything over a $ is way too far.
Arguing against corporate money while taking in pro Israel PAC money.
This could unite us
Sure thing Pete www.opensecrets.org/2020-preside...
People will vote for this. Then it will be overturned by Republican politicians and their state Supreme Court. This happens every time.
He might have put a bit of AIPAC in his mouth once or twice, but he didn't inhale. Not much anyway.
Maybe
I truly hope that you consider a run for President Pete, I think you would be incredible.
Why haven’t more done/doing this?
We REALLY need YOU to be our next president! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This is the right fight. Disclosure that lands after Election Day isn't disclosure voters can use. And with corporate PAC money, timing is the whole game. Curious which piece Montana voters are responding to most?
More affordable healthcare is falling short when healthcare is bankrupting Americans Healthcare is a human right.. All major industrialized nations already offer it to their citizens! Our healthcare industry is ripping us off. Healthcare insurance companies were non profit prior to 1973
Thank you Pete for coming to MT. We will have the last word on this ballot initiative. I am one of those volunteers gathering signatures and am hopeful it lands on the November ballot.
Here’s an idea. www.ktvu.com/news/new-haw...
Secretary Pete for President!
Americans agree that corporate money in politics has gone way too far? man, there should by NO MONEY in politics. that's another reason for Demonetizing the US.
Thanks for showing up and supporting this cause, Pete. It gives the lie and shows how wrong those who call you a "corporatist" or "neoliberal" really are. This is a progressive, creative solution to a huge problem and your support and time for it is very helpful! Great town hall!
As if you aren’t a corporate Dem. There should be no corporate money in politics. None.
Pete has accepted millions in corporate PAC money. I'm tired of politicians disagreeing with citizens united while willingly benefitting from it, just announce you won't take corporate funds anymore and you disagree with the practice of accepting PAC money and I can take this sentiment seriously.
It had gone way too far long before this. This is the outcome of ignoring what was happening.
Truth teller
This is the approach. Dems need to get out into red/ purple districts and with young people, as well as our strongholds. We need a TP USA. Too many young adults see us as academics and the status quo. We need young leaders speaking to affordability and against the oligarch class.
Buttigieg is a smart political operator, and this has the feel of someone updating his positions to match the primary electorate, not his conscience. Anyway better than doing nothing...
Just to clarify that you're talking about Mario Nawfal in code, and the bots that he has connected to people's personal lives without their authorization. Let me know, please.
Thank you for traveling to Montana and sharing your thoughts and ideas. Loved your presentation and motivational message.
have a chance. If they duck and cover and wear bulletproof backpacks to school, and go in 400k debt to go to college, the US kids have a chance. Chance for what? to become billionaires? be the next Zuckerberg? I just want bees, and a lake that's safe to swim in. I want safe schools...
"medicare for those who want it"