Mattie Thomas
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“one of our best transportation secretaries.”
Mattie Thomas · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
Thomas said in Florence she did not know about Buttigieg's time as mayor but now sees him as one of the best transportation secretaries.
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“This is the Bible Belt,”
Mattie Thomas · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
Thomas matter-of-factly noted that South Carolina is the Bible Belt when discussing potential hurdles Buttigieg may face as a gay man.
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CNN