Democratic 2020 hopeful Pete Buttigieg announced Monday that he and his husband are planning to have a child soon. Buttigieg revealed the news while fielding questions about his views on paid family leave, an issue he said he has a 'personal stake in.'
while answering questions about his views on paid family leave, an issue he said he has a "personal stake in."
"We're hoping to have a little one soon, so I have a personal stake in this one, too," Buttigieg said. "We should have paid parental leave and find a way to have paid leave for anyone who needs caring." Mayor of South Bend, Ind., and Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg visits ABC's "The View" on Jan. 31, 2019.
Chasten Buttigieg, a 29-year-old high school teacher at a South Bend Montessori school, has matched his husband's emergence over the initial months of the 2020 election season with his own prolific Twitter following and candid takes from the trail.The couple married in 2018 at the Cathedral of Saint James Episcopal church in South Bend. Chasten recently spoke about his newfound fame at an event hosted by the Human Rights Campaign and the significance of his husband's historic candidacy.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LGBT donors helping Pete Buttigieg defy 2020 expectationsGet breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. Find the top news online at ABC news.
Read more »
LGBTQ donors help Pete Buttigieg defy 2020 expectationsFinancial support from the LGBTQ community has helped Pete Buttigieg defy expectations by raking in more than $7 million in just over 2 months.
Read more »
Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg set to make 2020 Democratic runSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Mayor Pete Buttigieg (BOO'-tuh-juhj) of South Bend, Indiana, is expected to make his Democratic run for president official during a rally later Sunday in the city where he launched his political career less than a decade ago.
Read more »
2020 candidate Pete Buttigieg on taxing the rich and the future of American capitalismCNBC's John Harwood sat down with 2020 candidate Pete Buttigieg to discuss economic change and his approach to fixing problems in the system today.
Read more »
Pete Buttigieg says his experience as a mayor gives him an edge in the 2020 raceDemocratic hopeful Pete Buttigieg talks to CNBC's John Harwood about his hope to make the leap from South Bend mayor to the White House.
Read more »
Pete Buttigieg officially announces 2020 presidential campaignAs he officially announced his presidential bid, Pete Buttigieg unveiled a 3-pronged campaign message: Security, democracy and freedom.
Read more »
Pete Buttigieg raises $1 million within four hours of 2020 campaign announcementHe's also used his campaign funds more sparingly than other candidates, according to a recent filing from the Federal Election Commission.
Read more »