Kamala Harris Discloses Her Preferred Choice for Vice Presidential Candidate in 2024 Election
In the tumultuous world of politics, decisions about potential running mates can make or break a presidential campaign. Kamala Harris's memoir, "107 Days," offers a unique insight into her thought process during the selection of her running mate in the 2024 election.
Harris reveals that her first choice for the vice presidency was none other than Pete Buttigieg, the former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Harris described Buttigieg in her memoir as "a sincere public servant with the rare talent of being able to frame liberal arguments in a way that makes it possible for conservatives to hear them."
However, Harris also acknowledged the risk of choosing Buttigieg, a white man, given the historic nature of her potential candidacy. She wrote that she considered the potential backlash too big, and ultimately, Buttigieg was not her final pick.
The excerpt from Harris's memoir confirms that Buttigieg was at the top of an eight-person shortlist for the vice presidency. The names of the other seven individuals on her shortlist remain undisclosed, as the search results do not provide any information about them.
Harris's memoir does not reveal whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz knew he was her second choice. What is known, however, is that Walz was not her top pick for the vice presidency.
Biden, the incumbent President at the time, dropped out of the 2024 presidential race in July, leaving Harris with 107 days to win voters over. Despite her efforts, Harris ultimately lost the election to Donald Trump.
In her memoir, Harris also admits to making a mistake by not advising Biden against running for reelection in 2024. However, she maintains a positive relationship with Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, whom she considers friends.
Other rumoured picks for the vice presidency ahead of the election included California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
In the end, Harris's journey to choosing her running mate was a complex one, filled with consideration and caution. Her memoir provides a fascinating look into the inner workings of a presidential campaign, offering insights into the thought processes and decisions of one of the most influential political figures of our time.
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