Things we knew about Pete Buttigieg yesterday: Rhodes scholar, McKinsey alum, did not win the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination but did surprisingly well in the race.
And here’s what we know about Pete Buttigieg as of today: He’s been submitted for Emmy consideration in the Best Comedy Guest Actor category, according to GoldDerby.
So while he may not be receiving the scepter of American executive authority any time soon (there’s a scepter involved in the transition of power, right?), the former South Bend, Indiana mayor could join the ranks of other major players like Neil Patrick Harris and Leslie Jordan by taking home a Comedy Guest Actor Emmy.
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Shortly after dropping out of the presidential race, Buttigieg filled in for Jimmy Kimmel as host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
And by all accounts, he did a standup job welcoming guests Patrick Stewart, Tony Hale, Jhene Aiko and Miguel.
The 2020 Primetime Emmys will take place in some form or another on September 20.
Here’s Buttigieg’s potentially award-winning monologue:
jennifer.white530
Jimmy Kimmel should be fired for wearing black face and using the “N” word. ABC should do the right thing. What about Mayor Pete taking over that show? Ellen has done a great job with daytime why not give an openly gay man a prime time talk show? Someone should start a petition to get Pete the job. We all know there is no way Jimmy is coming back and he will be fired eventually.
Rock-N-RollHS
N word? You mean the one that rappers use all the time along with their homophobic and misogynist lyrics.
Oh jenny oh so white, grow a pair.
Rock-N-RollHS
Only a matter of time before the Lefty Lemmings come for him. They certainly weren’t having his white “privilege” during his run. Isn’t he, umm, what do they call it, oh yeah, a “racist.”
Kevan1
@Rock-In-RollHS PETE IS NOT A RACIST. Right wing propaganda. You sound like a right wing troll, so go waste someone else’s time.
wikidBSTN
He did an excellent job. I hope we see more of him in the public square.
Alex_S
I thought he will be doing porn. Although even that won’t be really widely unexpected.
Mack
You sound like a loser to me. Must be one of those Log Cabin Republicans that EVERYONE hates, even the Republicans.
Kangol2
So you really have zero respect for Pete Buttigieg and his talents and abilities, I see. Boo to you.
Gourmet Guy
I still believe Pete Buttigieg would make the very best President. I also believe that we haven’t seen the last of him. I’m reading his book with great relish.
ChrisGMN
I see what you did there….Gourmet Guy….great relish…. 😉
patricklee5150
I agree, wholeheartedly.
fur_hunter
I remember watching this episode of Jimmy Kimmel when Mayor Pete hosted the show. It was a terrific show and Pete made a great host. I hope we will be seeing more of Pete down the road. Maybe he’ll run for Congress.
barryaksarben
I am an elder in the gay community . I truly believe Pete was incredibly brave to make hi spresidential run. It takes bravery to put yourself out there as a gay man in the line of fire. He never once denied his gayness or his love for his husband. NO he is not perfect especially in some of his actions as mayor but he is open to his critics unlike so many other pols. His campaign was historic and as a first national gay viable candidate he did us proud. I wish him well. For all who dislike him please remember that no one gets the perfect candidate. I was a strong Bobby Kennedy supporter and he was not perfect but he was capable of LISTENING TO OTHERS which is what we need
Virpilosus
Well said, Barry!!!
patricklee5150
I agree! I was 12 when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated. Broke my heart just like when his brother, President John Kennedy was assassinated. I was only 7 then, but the memory is very clear. I’m sorry for going so far off topic.
Cam
First 3 comments, one troll, 3 screenames, all at the same time.
You guys are getting really bad at this.
Alex_S
The only troll here is you.
Cam
@Alex_S
LOL!! And the 4th screename comes up with the BRILLIANT “I know you are but what am I?” defense.
Norm
Who was that cheap looking blond bimbo standing next to Jr in the clip?
Kangol2
He’s a prime candidate for a position in the Biden Administration. Their politics aren’t that far apart either. I could see him as Secretary of Defense, especially since he’s a super-smart vet. I don’t doubt conversations might already be underway about this. Another option is to run against Republican Eric Holcomb in 2021 for the Indiana Governor’s seat or against Republican Todd Young in 2022 for the senior Indiana US Senator seat. Indiana is one of the most conservative Midwestern states and predominantly White (79%) so it’ll be interesting to see if Buttigieg does mount a statewide run and whether Indianans would vote for him. His record on racial issues will be far less of an issue than voters’ views about him being an openly gay moderate Democrat. If he does run, I hope he wins, since he’d be better than Holcomb, Pence or most of the Republicans who’ve led or represented Indiana in recent years.
ThinkPlease
Eh. It was a nice, if uninspired run with no real risk-taking and no obvious chance of winning from somebody with no qualifications other than “Hi! I’m gay and I’m…did I tell you I’m smart and I’m also gay!” So for that, we can thank him, I suppose.
I’d be just as happy if he simply returned to the normal political life and came back to the fray when he had more experience, some decent campaigning, and the ability to put together a Web site that actually featured information in a more timely manner.
Yes, I am a bit of a cynic. What’s it to ya?
Joshooeerr
When President Joe embarrasses himself with daily “senior moments” you’ll all be sorry. Sure, it’ll be better than Trump, but wouldn’t it have been nice to have someone who was actually smart, in-touch, compassionate and genuinely different?
ThinkPlease
Completely inexperienced, a bit of a blue dog when you examine his actual record, with some racial issues and no real support from any of the voters as shown by the fact that he couldn’t win a Primary and barely squeaked out a really janky and questionable caucus?
Well…no. The voters spoke.
And I won’t be sorry, it’s a phrase I detest. I wouldn’t have voted for Pete if he’d made it to here as he lacks political experience and acumen, along with a long list of other issues.
nm4047
More importantly, young. Far too many old (white) men run the politics of the world.
nitejonboy
I know it’s a waste of his talents, but I’d love to see him and Chasten in the act, maybe leak a sex tape,lol….