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Political Cornflakes: From midwestern mayor to presidential hopeful: Meet Mayor Pete

Happy Tuesday. You may not be able to pronounce his name. Yet. But Pete Buttigieg is on the rise. In the span of 11 weeks, the South Bend mayor has risen from the bottom of the pack to a slot in the top tier of the 2020 Democratic field. Can it last? [Politico] Also, if you missed it, a profile of Buttigieg that’s worth a read. [NYMag]

Topping the news: Ahead of a scheduled campaign visit to Utah, Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren discusses public land conservation including reinstating the original Bear Ears National Monument as part of her campaign platform.