As the 2020 primary elections are approaching, Pete Buttigieg has made a momentous come back in the state of Iowa, which has given him a boost of confidence in the race. 

Buttigieg addressed life without Trump, Medicare for all, and developing a sense of belonging for all Americans. As Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sander have had a national lead on Buttigieg, he has now gained second place in Iowa. In the polls he is behind Democrat candidate Warren giving Biden a real run for his money. 

When the caucus in Iowa begins, is when the true contest for the presidency immediately begins as well. The economist published an article stating that in the year 1972 Iowa was changed to be the first state to hold its caucus. Whichever candidate wins, ends up being the winner of the  national convention. The individuals who are not thriving or making progress in their campaign trails tend to often drop out in Iowa as well.

Iowa determines a significant amount of candidates success, but winning the state still does not promise the presidency. The state is seen as a saving grace for the ex-mayor, but his success within the state is questionable due to the Iowa being a made up of a predominantly white community. The Axios published an article that highlights who normally supports Buttigieg, Their article states that the majority of Buttigieg’s votes come from white Americans, and he rarely receives support from African American voters. 

As Pete Buttigieg  won the hearts of Iowans, Axios’s article also has pointed out that 91% of the population in Iowa are white Americans. Most individuals who tend to always support, advocate, and vote for Buttigieg are white, older individuals, who live in the midwest. Polling records show Buttigieg has less than 1% of Black Anerican votes. His failure  to appeal to African American The New York Times recently examined his desperateness of support by black voters by use of a stock photo of a Kenyon women on his campaign site. Buttigieg used his photo appeal to African American voters. Senator Kamala Harris of California said ” You can’t unify folks if you don’t understand who they are, and their specific needs, and the right that they have to be represented based not on a stock photograph but who they actually are.” This action merely confused voters and put him one foot deeper in the grave with gaining the African American vote. 

Pete Buttigieg’s success in Iowa caused his campaign buzz, and the essential attention he needed to rise in the polls. Although the reason why Buttigieg gained success in Iowa can be answered with many different reasons, the success of his campaign has been taken into a completely new direction. Now only time will tell if this newfound direction will continue to be beneficial for his campaign trail, or only set him back father then he began.