Kamala Harris’s Choice and Its Implications
Tim Waltz might just be the first, presumably heterosexual pick for the DEI position.
It seems former Vice President Kamala Harris had Pete Buttigieg in mind as her “first choice” for a running mate, according to a report in Atlantic. However, she later reflected that “the risk is too great.”
Harris notes, “If I were a straight white person, I would have been an ideal partner,” suggesting the complexities surrounding her decision.
But what does that mean for someone who is probably a straight brown woman?
She adds, “We were already asking a lot of America: accepting women, black women, and black women who have married Jews. A part of me wanted to say, Screw it and do it. But knowing what was at stake was a huge risk.”
Kamala Harris claims she settled on Bahoon Tim Waltz because he was gay. So, for her, being gay is a greater responsibility than approving taxpayer-funded sexual change for minors? ! This logic is inconsistent. Voters made the right choice.
– Scott Jennings (@scottjenningsky)
September 18, 2025
Harris reflects that Buttigieg was likely aware of the challenges, which caused mutual sadness.
Amid all this, Harris and her allies felt the 2024 election represented a significant battle for the nation’s soul—though it does seem a bit self-serving on their part.
Yet, she wasn’t really against “America” per se; rather, it felt like she was opposing certain Americans.
Buttigieg enjoys popularity among New Hampshire Democrats. Polling data from St. Anselm associates him with California Governor Gavin Newsom in the fictional 2028 presidential primary. A survey of 1,776 registered voters was conducted, with a margin of error of +/- 2.3 percentage points.
The demographic landscape of New Hampshire is overwhelmingly white.
Interestingly, an Emerson College poll recorded zero percent of Black respondents supporting Buttigieg for the 2028 Democratic presidential nod, reflecting significant issues within his appeal. That survey involved 1,000 registered voters, also with a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points.
.@donaldjtrumpjr Tim Waltz: “I’ve never looked at my wrist that well.”
– Daily Caller (@dailycaller)
March 21, 2025
Buttigieg’s challenge in garnering support from the Black community has been notable, as emphasized by a veteran Democratic strategist; there hasn’t been much improvement in his relationships since his mayoral days.
Harris herself faced difficulties connecting with Black voters. Former President Barack Obama also expressed concerns about the energy and turnout in Black communities during his campaign, indicating it was less vibrant than when he was running.
Remarkably, President Donald Trump saw his support among Black voters double from 2020 to 2024, while Harris managed to secure 83% of the Black vote.
Sure, 83% isn’t exactly a sign of cynicism. But maybe, just maybe, Harris would’ve attracted more significant turnout, reminiscent of Obama’s success, had she chosen a running mate whose heterosexuality was more evident.
