Being a candidate doesn’t by default make one a bad surrogate. In Buttigeg’s case, he’s just very skilled at communicating (say against pundits and even Fox News) without a sweat. He’s got his arguments well prepared and is sharp.

Showing up at campaign rallies and making speeches isn’t exactly what I was thinking. What I am looking for is someone who can help Stevens and other Democratic candidates running for office to help Democrats beat the GOP at their game.