Pod Save America Pete Buttigieg on the Michigan Primary and Whether You Should Fly on a 737 Max (feat. Mehdi Hasan)
Feb 28, 2024
Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation and infrastructure advocate, joins the hosts to discuss safety concerns surrounding the Boeing 737 MAX. He highlights the FAA's challenges amidst staffing shortages and the political landscape affecting transportation policy. The conversation shifts to the GOP's attacks on IVF, revealing poignant issues for families. Buttigieg even shares a humorous take on the eternal struggle of parenting, especially with songs like the 'Frozen' soundtrack stuck in your head!
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Michigan Primary Protest Vote
- 100,000 Michigan voters protested Biden's Gaza policy by voting "uncommitted".
- This protest highlights concerns in a must-win swing state where Biden won by a narrow margin in 2020.
Uncommitted Vote in Michigan Cities
- In Hamtramck, Michigan's only Muslim-majority city, "uncommitted" won by nearly 30 points.
- Some Dearborn precincts saw nearly 75% vote "uncommitted", reflecting the Arab American population's sentiment.
Lack of Primary Challenge to Biden
- Incumbent presidents are rarely challenged in primaries, and challenging them can hurt general election chances.
- Democrats prioritize winning and Biden's prior victory over Trump reinforces his electability.