Summary
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg expressed surprise that Kamala Harris did not choose him as her running mate due to his being gay. In her new book, Harris explains she thought the American public might not be ready for a ticket with a Black woman and a gay man. Harris ultimately picked Tim Walz, but they lost the presidential election.
Key Facts
- Kamala Harris wrote in her book that Pete Buttigieg was her first choice for vice president in the last presidential election.
- Harris was concerned that voters might not accept a ticket with both a Black woman and a gay man.
- Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate instead of Buttigieg.
- Harris and her running mate Walz lost the election after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.
- Buttigieg commented that he believes voters focus on what candidates can do for their lives rather than personal characteristics.
- Harris's book, "107 Days," will be released on September 23.
- Both Harris and Buttigieg may consider running for president in 2028, though neither has announced candidacy.
