Dems see the way to Buttigieg's victory

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Buttigieg became an early primary sensation, coming out of nowhere to be considered a true nominee for the nomination for the Democratic presidency.

The rivals take him seriously and even a second place in Iowa – where he held events Tuesday – could give a boost to the mayor of South Bend, Ind., Say Democratic strategists, who are following closely quarrels between candidates.

"If it has a strong performance in one or both of these states, that's a game changer," said Lynda Tran, founding partner of 270 Strategies, about competitions held in the United States. Iowa and New Hampshire.

Another strategist supported this sentiment, stating that Buttigieg "needed to dig" in Iowa and New Hampshire "and allow it to deploy its growing efforts at the local level to send the strongest message possible."

"If it succeeds in these first states, even if it comes in second, it will cause a domino effect with other states," said the strategist.

Once an evil candidate with a family name that few people could pronounce, Buttigieg has soared in polls in recent weeks by bypassing, at least in some polls, political figures and more well-known candidates such as Sens. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenSanders: Applause after the Fox News host announces they would support "Medicare for All": Sanders defends his critics against income and taxes Overnight Energy: A watchdog from the interior opens an investigation on his new secretary | Warren unveils 2020 plan to stop drilling on public lands | Judges dismiss case challenging state nuclear subsidies | Court orders EPA to reassess Obama Pollution Rule PLUS (Mass.) And Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerDems, Trump toughens the 2020 battle lines on tax day Night health care: How 2020 Dems want to reorganize health care | Brooklyn parents continue measles vaccination mandate | The measles epidemic is approaching the record of money: five things to watch the first day of tax under Trump's law | Trump's lawyer challenges Dem's request for tax returns | Trump is struggling to reshape Fed PLUS (NEW JERSEY.).

This success is essential in a democratic crowd race with 19 candidates and the former vice president Joe BidenJoseph (Joe) Robinette BidenSanders on Knowing He's Too Old to Be President: "Follow Me Throughout the Campaign" A Swalwell Campaign on Gun Violence Kellyanne Conway Calls the " Old white male career politician "leading the field of democracy 2020 PLUS waited to join them.

More and more people hear his name – and learn to pronounce it. The political website fivethirtyeight.com stated that he was the second most quoted candidate by TV media last week.

Since officially announcing his candidacy on Sunday, Buttigieg, who is openly gay, has appeared on MSNBC's "Rachel Maddow" to talk about the difficulty of staying in the closet until the age of thirty.

The small interviews became viral.

After the Notre Dame fire in Paris on Monday, Buttigieg, who knows seven languages, spoke to a journalist in French.

Buttigieg's music video with BFM TV was viewed nearly 3 million times on Tuesday morning.

"To the French, I would like to say that Notre Dame Cathedral was like a gift to the human race. We share the pain, but we also thank you for this gift to civilization, "he told the chain, according to a translation of Business Insider.

A survey by Emerson this week showed Sen. Bernie SandersBernard (Bernie) The audience at the SandersSanders Town Hall is warm after the Fox News host asked them if they would support "Medicare for All". . Sanders defends himself against criticism of income and taxes. He is too old to be president: "Follow me during the election campaign" MORE (I-Vt.) In first place with 29% of Democrats, followed by Biden at 24%.

Buttigieg, although very late on these two candidates, came in third with 9% – a dramatic increase for the mayor who placed him ahead of Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi Harris: Spectators at HarrisSanders Town Hall applaud after the Fox News host asked them if they would support "Medicare for All". (Medicare for all) Dems, Trump strengthen their battle lines on tax day. O & # 39; Rourke Publishes 10 Years of PLUS Tax Returns (D-Calif.) And former representative Beto O'Rourke (Texas), who are also struggling to gain first place.

Two polls last week in Iowa and New Hampshire also showed Buttigieg in third place behind Biden and Sanders in these two critical states.

Buttigieg did an initial test of the cluttered primary, gaining attention and money for his campaign.

The mayor raised $ 7 million for his campaign in the first quarter of fundraising, including one million in the first 24 hours of his campaign's announcement, according to his campaign. It has not spent much of the money yet, which has allowed it to invest in the state's first infrastructure.

Democrats warn that the upward trajectory of Buttigieg will be hard to maintain without the right strategy.

The days of the first democratic debates of June 26 and 27 will be decisive.

"The transition from a phenomenon to a lead candidate is a tricky path, and you want time to be counted – good performances in debates, holding difficult talks, winning a few victories on the part of the party." State – who could help it build up a sustained momentum, confession and a path to victory, "said Ben LaBolt, a Democratic strategist who has been the spokesman for former President Obama.

It remains to be seen if Buttigieg can win the voters of Iowa and New Hampshire – an electorate that is over 50 years old.

"They are more focused on the experience of these countries," said a strategist.

But Chris Lehane, a veteran of the presidential campaigns, said the lesson to be learned from the last two presidential cycles of 2016 and 2008 is that voters "look for disruptive candidates defined as non-established, not the same old ones."

"Pete checks all these boxes and to win, he has to show that he can set up a campaign which, from a normative point of view, can be divided into three points: message, mobilization and money", said Lehane.

Julian Zelizer, professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University, said that winning the elementary school should not be considered an economic feat for the 37-year-old mayor.

"Not at all this world," said Zelizer.

"Think Jimmy Carter 1976, Iowa and New Hampshire. Or more recently think Barack ObamaBarack Hussein ObamaObama on the fire of Notre Dame Cathedral: we will rebuild for tomorrow, as strong as possible "Michelle Obama: America under Trump as" live with a divorced father "during the weekend The Hill & # 39; s 12:30 Report: Washington Prepares For Mueller Report MORE in 2008. Both were unknown candidates, both facing major, well-known, established and unavoidable opponents, and both won, "he said.