Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Issues Statement on Buttigieg Iowa Victory Milestone in U.S. History
February 08, 2020
February 08, 2020
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund issued the following statement by President and CEO Mayor Annise Parker:
After days of speculation and partially-reported results, it is official: Pete Buttigieg won the Iowa caucuses. It is a milestone moment for the LGBTQ community and all of America, with Pete becoming the first openly LGBTQ person in history to win a presidential primary. The impact of the moment was evident in a speech he gave in New Hampshire Tuesday night . . .
After days of speculation and partially-reported results, it is official: Pete Buttigieg won the Iowa caucuses. It is a milestone moment for the LGBTQ community and all of America, with Pete becoming the first openly LGBTQ person in history to win a presidential primary. The impact of the moment was evident in a speech he gave in New Hampshire Tuesday night . . .