RYE � There are a lot of "extraordinary" things about Pete Buttigieg, said Rye resident Janet Davis.

"He has a wonderful heart for all people," Davis, 50, said Tuesday morning, while campaigning for the Indiana Democrat and former mayor of South Bend outside of Rye Elementary School. "He is so serious about how we treat one another."

Holding a campaign sign, Davis wore a blue and yellow "Pete 2020" winter hat and a pin that read "Women for Pete."

"He is a natural born leader," she said. "And all of the candidates, they are really smart, but he's a talented leader who people can follow. And he has a vision that is about issues like climate change and women's rights."

Davis said she previously introduced Buttigieg at a campaign event in Hampton, where he demonstrated a "mental acuity" and "a ton of energy." What stuck out most to Davis, she noted, was how well he grasped each issue, and was able to reference facts and figures in response to any question posed. She called him "wicked smart."

"He wants to make sure everyone is at the table," Davis said.

�Hadley Barndollar