South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg Pete ButtigiegButtigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Hillicon Valley: FBI, DHS warn that foreign hackers will likely spread disinformation around election results | Social media platforms put muscle into National Voter Registration Day | Trump to meet with Republican state officials on tech liability shield Facebook takes down Chinese network targeting Philippines, Southeast Asia and the US MORE (D) on Friday shared with voters the characteristics they should look for in a 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.

Buttigieg, a likely 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, was asked by Mother Jones on Friday how Democrats can ensure that they don’t “cripple each other” in the next election cycle and ensure President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE’s reelection.

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“Right. What you want to do is you want to nominate a kind of forward-thinking, inclusive, new-generation, young, good-looking mayor,” Buttigieg quipped, prompting the audience to erupt in laughter.

.@clarajeffery: How can Democratic candidates ensure they don't cripple each other and clear the path for a Trump reelection?@PeteButtigieg: "Right. What you want to do is nominate a really forward-thinking, inclusive, new-generation, young, good-looking mayor." pic.twitter.com/AwD1IlUZHv — Mother Jones (@MotherJones) March 30, 2019

Buttigieg, a likely dark horse candidate, is set to enter a crowded Democratic field if he officially launches a White House bid. The South Bend mayor said earlier this month that signs are "pointing in the right direction" for him to officially enter.

Buttigieg surged ahead in a national poll of declared and potential 2020 Democrats this week, trailing only former Vice President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersButtigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Bernie Sanders warns of 'nightmare scenario' if Trump refuses election results Harris joins women's voter mobilization event also featuring Pelosi, Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda MORE (I-Vt.) in the Democratic race in Iowa.

The relatively unknown mayor from Indiana has emerged as a serious contender in recent weeks. If elected, he would be the youngest and first openly gay president in U.S. history.

He has also been the star of a few viral moments, including making headlines when he was asked by a Norwegian outlet to speak their language — one of seven the mayor can speak.