The South Bend mayor told CNN anyone he appointed to administration posts would be 'qualified' for their position.
Pete Buttigieg did not rule out disqualifying donors from positions in his administration should he win the Democratic primary and 2020 election, saying appointments would be made on merit.
His decision not to rule out the possibility of donors being given positions in a Buttigieg administration comes after rival Democratic primary candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren criticised"favorite presidential candidates" of billionaires and corporate executives in a Boston speech viewed as an attack on Buttigieg and former Vice President Joe Biden.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during a campaign event in the The Skate Pit on December 29, 2019 in Knoxville, Iowa.Responding to Warren's suggestion that he is a candidate of billionaires seeking to dismiss popular policy proposals as impossible, Buttigieg told CNN's:"I'm not running based on what's impossible.
"Anybody I appoint to any office will be qualified and they'll be there based on their readiness to do the job," Buttigieg said.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Pete Buttigieg and the One PercentAt an annual charity fundraiser in October, Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue, shared a table with designer Michael Kors and Pete Buttigieg, then the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, who wore one of his trademark navy suits.The event was a benefit for God&39;s Love We Deliver, a nonprofit that began delivering
Consulte Mais informação »
Tech Veteran’s Fundraising Team Rakes In Cash for Pete Buttigieg CampaignSilicon Valley investor Swati Mylavarapu is a force behind one of the best fundraisers in the Democratic presidential primary, serving as national investment chairwoman for Pete Buttigieg.
Consulte Mais informação »
Machine Gun Kelly Spotted With Pal Pete Davidson's Ex Kate BeckinsaleThe pair were seen leaving the Chateau Marmont in the same car 👀
Consulte Mais informação »
Fox News host Pete Hegseth suggests Trump should target Iran's energy production sitesCo-host of 'Fox & Friends Weekend' Pete Hegseth suggested Monday that President Trump target Iran's energy production sites, such as oil and gas refineries.
Consulte Mais informação »