Pete Buttigieg is seeing a surge of support from previously undecided business executives after his success during the Iowa caucuses.
Pete Buttigieg is seeing increased support from business leaders while he jumps in the polls following a successful showing in the Iowa caucuses.
Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg arrives to speak at Merrimack American Legion Post 98 February 06, 2020 in Merrimack, New Hampshire.Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg is seeing increased support from business leaders while he jumps in the polls following a successful showing in the Iowa caucuses.
One new Buttigieg supporter is former Goldman Sachs partner David Heller, who has spoken with members of Buttigieg's bundler operation and has indicated he will back his campaign, these people said. Business leaders heading into Buttigieg's camp believe that the results from the Iowa caucuses show he is the moderate Democratic candidate who is most capable President Donald Trump. Through conversations with Buttigieg's campaign and his allies, intrigued donors have also becoming increasingly impressed with the former South Bend mayor's political operation.
While these business leaders are starting to get behind Buttigieg, it's no guarantee they'll completely open up their donor networks to him. Still, people working with campaign hope it means the campaign will see a fundraising boost in the coming weeks and months. "I think it's too early for them to jump ship, but if [Biden] doesn't do well in New Hampshire, I'll be able to get a lot more people on the Pete train," this person said.
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