Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg picked up his first endorsement from a member of Congress when Rep. Don Beyer from Virginia announced his support for the South Bend, Indiana, mayor
Beyer's backing is yet another signal that Buttigieg, who was once relatively unknown on the national stage, has gathered momentum in the race for the Democratic nomination."I am delighted and full of hope today as I announce that I am endorsing Pete Buttigieg for President of the United States," said the third-term congressman, who represents Northern Virginia."This will be the 13th presidential election of my adult life, and perhaps the most important.
"I believe Pete Buttigieg is best able to harness that energy and address our national crisis, and I heartily commit to rolling up my sleeves next to his and helping elect him as the 46th President of the United States."Read MoreFollowing a well-reviewed CNN town hall last month, Buttigieg saw a bump in both the polls and his campaign bank account.
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