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Earlier this evening, former Mayor Pete Buttigieg ended his campaign for president of the United States.

The conclusion of Buttigieg's candidacy for the White House occurred after his failure to secure wins in Nevada, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Buttigieg did manage to scrape out a win, albeit it a contested one, in the Iowa caucus.

Despite the upcoming votes that will take place this Super Tuesday, the now-former 2020 Democrat decided to see his way out of the 2020 presidential election.

A Closer Look at Buttigieg's Concession Speech

The former mayor gathered with supporters in South Bend, Indiana this evening. After an introduction from his husband Chasten, Buttigieg announced that he will no longer seek to become the next president of the United States. However, the former candidate did assure that he'll "do everything in [his] power" to ensure that Trump doesn't win a second term in office.

Despite ending his campaign, the now-ex 2020 Democrat attempted to make his supporters feel hopeful. Buttigieg explained that the desire to send a positive message to children largely fueled his decision to run for office.

In the former mayor's own words:

"We sent a message to every kid out there wondering if whatever marks them out as different means they are destined to be less than. To see someone who once felt that exact same way can become a leading presidential candidate with his husband at his side."

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Reviewing Pete Buttigieg's Run for the White House

Throughout Buttigieg's campaign, he attempted to brand himself as a moderate candidate. This involved his embrace of less extreme versions of policies favored by more progressive candidates. Moreover, the former mayor also frequently clashed with Warren over her dishonesty regarding Medicare-for-All and its payment plan.

During his time as a presidential candidate, Buttigieg attempted to communicate that all people were welcome to join his campaign. The Democrat often talked about the need to welcome in a coalition of Democrats, "future former Republicans," and Independents. However, Buttigieg's remarks also included claims that Trump supporters are "at best looking the other way on racism."

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Shortly after Bernie Sanders won the Nevada caucus, Buttigieg warned about the plight of nominating him. The former mayor opined that if Democrats choose Sanders as their party's nominee, the Democratic-socialist will ultimately divide and alienate folks who are not 100% on board with him.

Buttigieg was one of two veterans seeking office; the last remaining veteran candidate is now Tulsi Gabbard.

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