{"id":10065,"date":"2019-07-04T09:37:56","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T14:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.morningside.edu\/thecr\/?p=10065"},"modified":"2019-11-11T23:12:31","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T04:12:31","slug":"mayor-pete-campaigns-in-sioux-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.morningside.edu\/thecr\/archives\/10065","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Pete campaigns in Sioux City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Abby Koch–<\/strong>South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg\u2019s energetic campaign made a stop in Sioux City July 3 to make an impression on Iowa voters. Buttigieg is one of the youngest democrats on the campaign trail, but youth is not holding him back from connecting with Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mayor Pete Buttigieg at Sioux City North High School<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

“Mayor Pete” took part in the first democratic debates in late June. Buttigieg made an impact with American voters due to his stances and beliefs on issues. Buttigieg brought the impact he made at the debates back to Iowa to earn their key support.

Buttigieg\u2019s stop in Sioux City took place in the North High School gym. Citizens maxed out the seating area that covered almost two basketball courts. Despite the seating area completely full, people came and stood to hear the candidate.

Before taking the stage, Buttigieg was given a warm welcome from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland executive director Kristie Arlt. Arlt introduced Buttigieg by mentioning his and the city\u2019s strong ideals of service to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Presidential campaign stop, Sioux City North High School<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Buttigieg was met by loud applause from the crowd and opened with how democrats would win the presidential election. The mayor stated that the only way to win was knowing how to change. His change is seen as knowing that the times are different and know when things are not working.

Buttigieg talked about how he was different, comparing his political experience to Trump\u2019s. He explained that his decisions in 2020 will have a positive effect in 2050.

The Indiana mayor highlighted quickly on key issues. One of the major issues was healthcare. \u201cHealthcare is absolutely a part of America freedom,\u201d he stated.

Buttigieg spoke about his time in Afghanistan as a service member and the bond to get the job done. \u201cThe question is how we can create that common bond without going to war,\u201d said Buttigieg.

He proposed to close divides by dedicating Americans to serving communities. The proposal was a three\u2013step plan: tripling the pay of service positions, looking to communities for solutions, and increasing the number of people who serve the community for a full year by 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buttigieg campaign stop<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Buttigieg then turned the microphone to the people to answer questions. One of the first was to expand a little further on his service plan. He said his proposal would help make service less of a luxury and making it competitive with grants. \u201cWe want to challenge American communities to create their own service projects,\u201d he explained.

Gun control was also on the mind of a young Iowan in fear of school shootings. Buttigieg spoke about how there are certain weapons that do not need to be for sale. He also pushed his belief in universal background checks and not handing weapons to unstable citizens. Buttigieg complimented the questioner, saying, \u201cOne of the things that is changing the conversation is raising your voice and asking what are you going to do.\u201d

Buttigieg was asked about his thoughts about the electoral college. \u201cThe electoral college that we have doesn\u2019t lift up small or rural communities, only certain communities,\u201d he commented.

Abortion is also on the minds of Iowan voters. Buttigieg stated he was pro choice and explained that men need to stand with women and their decision. \u201cIt is one of the most challenging decisions that she can make,\u201d said Buttigieg. \u201cWhat doesn\u2019t make it easier is the government telling her what to do.\u201d

The Indiana mayor closed out joking about the hope people brought in an intensely heated high school gym. Buttigieg said that this hope is needed to make things different in America. Buttigieg confidently closed by saying, \u201cWe are going to change the channel.\u201d

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