Kamala Harris has dropped a political bombshell in her forthcoming book, revealing a decision that speaks volumes about the cautious underbelly of progressive politics, according to Breitbart.
In her upcoming memoir, 107 Days, set for release on Tuesday Harris confesses she initially saw Pete Buttigieg as her top pick for running mate but backed away due to concerns over the electoral risks of selecting a gay man, while also reflecting on her own missteps regarding President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign trajectory.
Let’s rewind to Harris’s own journey, starting with her 2019 presidential bid, where she made appearances like the one at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding in Clear Lake, Iowa, on August 9, 2019.
Her campaign fizzled, and later, as vice president, she faced sharp criticism from former Biden aides for what they saw as an underwhelming performance. One unnamed White House official told Axios recently that Harris had “basically zero substantive role” in key administration efforts.
Fast forward to her book’s revelations, obtained by the Atlantic, where Harris lays bare her thought process on Buttigieg. She admired the former Transportation Secretary and ex-mayor of South Bend, Indiana, as a potential partner but hesitated.
“But we were already asking a lot of America,” she wrote, citing her identity as a Black woman married to a Jewish man as a factor in deeming the choice too risky.
That quote stings with a bitter irony—progressive ideals of inclusion seem to buckle under the weight of political pragmatism. If Harris truly believed in breaking barriers, why not leap with Buttigieg, a rising Democratic star with a track record of leadership? It’s a missed chance to challenge voters to rise above bias, not cater to it.
Buttigieg, for his part, has kept moving forward despite not being tapped as Harris’s running mate. After his own failed 2020 presidential run, he served under Biden and now resides in Michigan, where speculation swirled about his political future.
Reports from Breitbart News noted rumors of a possible 2028 presidential bid after he declined to run for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat or governor in early 2025.
In a March 2025 social media post, Buttigieg made his intentions clear, stepping back from state-level races. “I have decided against competing in either race,” he stated, focusing instead on supporting candidates aligned with his values. It’s a classy pivot, showing restraint while leaving the door open for bigger ambitions.
Contrast that with Harris’s reflections on her vice-presidential tenure, where she admits to a critical error regarding Biden’s candidacy. She labels it “recklessness” for not pushing Biden to reconsider running sooner, despite observing his age-related stumbles—though she insists it wasn’t incapacity. This confession feels like a day late and a dollar short for conservatives who’ve long questioned Biden’s fitness.
Her words on Biden carry a whiff of regret, but they also dodge accountability. If the stakes were as high as she claims, why not act decisively back then? It’s a question that lingers as her book promises to unpack more of these behind-the-scenes miscalculations.
Adding fuel to the fire, former Biden aides haven’t held back in their critiques of Harris’s effectiveness as vice president. Another unnamed official told Axios that her struggles weren’t Biden’s fault but her own, pointing to her failed 2019 campaign and broader challenges. This isn’t just gossip—it’s a damning indictment from within her own camp.
Yet, there’s a human element to Harris’s hesitation over Buttigieg that deserves a nod. Politics is a brutal game of optics, and while her decision reeks of playing it safe, it’s hard to ignore the real electoral pressures she faced. Still, isn’t leadership about taking calculated risks for the greater good?
Buttigieg, meanwhile, remains a figure to watch in Democratic circles. His decision to step back from Michigan races shows a strategic mind, perhaps eyeing a national stage down the road. For conservatives, his moderate tone and focus on values could make him a tougher opponent than the typical progressive ideologue.
Harris’s book, 107 Days, seems poised to stir debate over what political courage really means. Her candidness about Buttigieg and Biden offers a glimpse into the messy calculus of power, but it also highlights a reluctance to fully challenge the status quo. For those skeptical of woke posturing, this feels like a validation of deeper doubts about progressive resolve.
At the end of the day, Harris’s revelations are a mixed bag—honest, yet frustrating. They expose the tension between ideals and electability, a dilemma conservatives often critique in liberal strategy. Will her words reshape how voters see her, or simply confirm existing skepticism?