In her forthcoming memoir 107 Days, Kamala Harris reveals that Pete Buttigieg was her initial choice for vice president during her 2024 presidential campaign. However, she ultimately decided against selecting him, believing that a ticket featuring both a Black woman and a gay man would be politically risky, as she felt America might not be ready for such a pairing.
Harris described Buttigieg as “an ideal partner” but noted that their combination would have been “too big of a risk,” given the challenges she was already facing as a Black woman in the race. Despite this, she expressed admiration for Buttigieg’s abilities and their friendship, stating, “I love Pete,” and acknowledging their mutual understanding of the decision.
The memoir also touches on Harris’s reflections on her campaign, including her disappointment with President Biden’s decision to remain in the race and her feelings of being undermined in her role as vice president. Harris’s account provides an introspective look at the challenges and dynamics of her brief presidential campaign, offering insights into her decision-making process and the complexities of political strategy.
Source: KEPR
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