In a revealing new interview with Out, Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has made a shocking admission: he doesn’t read any LGBTQ publications.
Not a single one.
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Buttigieg, who has endured the absurd criticism in some circles that he’s “not gay enough,” stopped reading queer media after he announced his presidential run. He says he made the choice both to avoid the criticism, and to stay focused on the race.
“I am what I am, you know, and there’s going to be a lot of that,” Buttigieg said. “That’s why I can’t even read the [LGBTQ+] media anymore because it’s all: ‘Too gay, not gay enough, wrong kind of gay.’”
He continued, “All I know is that life became a lot easier when I started allowing myself to be myself and I’ll let other people write up whether I’m ‘too this’ or ‘too that.’”
Buttigieg, who currently places about fourth or fifth among the Democratic contenders, made headlines for discussing his coming out in a recent debate. Tomorrow, he will also take part in a special candidate forum on LGBTQ issues in Ceder Rapids, Iowa, sponsored by GLAAD and hosted by actress/activist Angelica Ross.
Frankly, we can’t blame Buttigieg for not wanting to read his own coverage and choosing to focus on campaign issues instead. That said, we hope he sneaks a peek at Queerty every now and again to stay abreast of the latest community news, or just to enjoy aggravating the GOP.
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Ronbo
Yet… here you are.
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“”Buttigieg, who has endured the absurd criticism in some circles that he’s “not gay enough,” stopped reading queer media after he announced his presidential run. He says he made the choice both to avoid the criticism, and to stay focused on the race.””
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Except for the fact that all publications report on him.
dmanhart
But other outlets are not eviscerating him as gay publications do for not being gay enough.
lather
He is a lot of wonderful things and being gay is just one of them.
Every time I hear him speak, I’m impressed. Not with just his intelligence, but also the thoughtfulness with which he has considered issues and how he relates his thoughts.
He’s just incredibly impressive in every way.
Oh, and his husband, Chasten, is also pretty impressive. The dogs are adorable.
Randy
Wasn’t this an interview with Clay Cane on SiriusXM, not Out?
Wolfie
Yes
Tombear
I like Mayor Pete and would love to see him and his partner in the White House. First presidential campaign I have ever given money to is Pete for President campaign.
evanxx
Any potential candidate who is too sensitive to handle criticism and snarky remarks isn’t tough enough to be President of the U.S. We already have a thin-skinned child in the White House; why pick another one to replace him? Maybe in 10 years, young Petey will be more experienced and rough enough for the job.
Brian
Well, he’s not a whiny little crybaby so I believe he doesn’t read Queerty.
Ronbo
At least you are not self-deluded.
Growth!
Loki
Well, Out’s editor-in-chief seems especially butthurt. Yes, you gave him the cover for Stonewall50, but savaged him in the accompanying article. I don’t blame him for swearing off your magazine.
OzJosh
Buttigieg is more representative of 90% of the gay community than any gay media or publication I have ever come across, despite their desperate striving for diversity.
Rock-N-RollHS
Good for him. Qty ain’t news. It’s entertainment. People take it waaaay too seriously.
btw, based on the scant number of commenters here doubt has qty has many readers anyway. It’s more like the front porch of a small town cafe peopled by bitter queens and politically correct gender fluids in pearls and white frill dresses.