Looking on Twitter, there are many memes of people from the black community saying, “I told you so. #refundpete” But I find this somewhat dishonest.
#RefundPete Explained
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is facing a wave of criticism from the left. Buttigieg released a list of clients he served ten years ago, while in a junior position at McKinsey & Company. This has led to accusations of preferential treatment, particularly towards the healthcare industry.
The client many are honing in on is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Protestors dog Buttigieg. They claim his “connection” to the healthcare industry muddied his views on Medicare.
Buttigieg, of course, has been critical of fellow Democratic candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Both Warren and Sanders support Medicare For All. Buttigieg continues to push Medicare For All Who Want It. Buttigieg worries that his colleagues’ plan will decimate the health insurance industry that employs over 2 million Americans. And he thinks it makes himself more electable against Trump.
