Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

LAS14

(13,783 posts) Thu Jan 21, 2021, 03:16 PM Jan 2021

I like listening to Pete Buttigieg in almost any context, but...

... in the Transportation confirmation hearing I gave up. He just doesn't pontificate enough to fill up air time. Instead, he answers questions quickly and clearly... to the point. I fast forwarded through most of it and for sure it was mostly taken up with senators filling up air time.

I'm SO GLAD he'll be in the cabinet!! Hopefully people in his orbit will learn a little about communication skills.

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I like listening to Pete Buttigieg in almost any context, but... (Original Post) LAS14 Jan 2021 OP

Sarcasm ? kacekwl Jan 2021 #1

Well... not exactly. I really don't think he pontificates enough to fill up air time. And I'M GLAD. LAS14 Jan 2021 #2

I haven't seen any of this yet. Just from your BootinUp Jan 2021 #3

kacekwl

(7,022 posts)

1. Sarcasm ?

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Thu Jan 21, 2021, 03:31 PM

Jan 2021

LAS14

(13,783 posts)

2. Well... not exactly. I really don't think he pontificates enough to fill up air time. And I'M GLAD.

Reply to kacekwl (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 21, 2021, 03:36 PM

Jan 2021

... about it. But with the senators pontificating it didn't make for entertaining TV.

BootinUp

(47,197 posts)

3. I haven't seen any of this yet. Just from your

Reply to LAS14 (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 21, 2021, 03:48 PM

Jan 2021

description, I would surmise that or hope that he made his points that he needed to make and that they will fit nicely in news coverage clips. Thank you for the info, will try to catch the highlights tonight.

Reply to this discussion