Kamala Harris perceived Pete Buttigieg as her preferred running mate, but selecting him was considered a daring decision: The Atlantic
In an intriguing revelation from her upcoming memoir, former Vice President Kamala Harris has disclosed that she initially considered Pete Buttigieg as her top choice for her potential running mate in the 2024 presidential election. However, due to differences within her team and strategic considerations, Harris decided to exclude Buttigieg from her final selection.
According to excerpts of the memoir, titled "107 Days," obtained by The Atlantic, Harris found Buttigieg to be an appealing candidate due to his ability to frame liberal arguments in a way that conservatives could understand. Yet, she ultimately felt it was too risky to have a gay man alongside her as a Black woman on the ballot, given voter reactions.
The memoir offers a behind-the-scenes look at Harris' experience leading the shortest presidential campaign in modern history, which she launched after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July 2024. Harris wrote that Democrats made a mistake by allowing Biden to make the decision on running for reelection alone, and that the choice should not have been "left to an individual's ego."
Buttigieg's team declined to comment when contacted by our website. The article does not mention any new facts about the reactions of voters to Harris and Buttigieg on the ballot together.
Harris' team liked Walz's executive experience and his "strong record of accomplishment for middle class families," according to a source close to the selection process. Harris told supporters that Walz fit the criteria she sought in a running mate, including being a fighter for the middle class and a unifying leader.
The article does not mention any new facts about the current state of the Democratic Party or any of the contenders Harris considered for her vice presidential pick, such as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Furthermore, the article does not provide any updates on the current status of Harris' running mate or her 2024 presidential campaign.
The Atlantic has reported excerpts from Harris' memoir, but our website has not independently reviewed these excerpts. The article also does not mention any new facts about Kate Middleton, the Lover's Knot Tiara she wore at the state banquet, Trump revoking Harris' Secret Service detail extended by Biden, or Trump's potential firing of the US attorney for resisting his effort to charge NY AG.
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