Former Democratic White House hopeful Pete Buttigieg said Monday that the spread of coronavirus should trigger a shift in the way presidential campaigns operate.

"I do think this is a time for rethinking what campaigning looks like, and it's a good moment for that," the former South Bend, Ind., mayor told MSNBC's "Morning Joe."


"Look, the style of campaigning has always evolved from people campaigning on their front porches — and just the crowds would come to them — to whistle-stop tours on trains," he continued. "Now, we might be forced by this crisis, but with all of the different capabilities and possibilities for reaching voters, we should find new ways to do this if it's the right thing to do — not just for the candidates' safety, but for that of the voters."