Kamala Harris disclosed in her upcoming book, '107 Days,' that her first choice for a running mate in the 2024 presidential election was Pete Buttigieg. Harris praised Buttigieg as a sincere public servant capable of framing liberal arguments in a way that conservatives could hear. However, she ultimately decided against selecting him because she believed that running with a gay man would be too risky for a Black woman candidate, given the country's racial and social sensitivities. Harris explained that she felt Americans might not be ready to accept a woman, a Black woman married to a Jewish man, and a gay man on the same ticket. She settled on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, citing his Midwest appeal and progressive credentials, but the ticket lost to Donald Trump in the election. Harris’s candid recount highlights the Democratic Party's shift from celebrating historic diversity to focusing on electability. Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend and 2020 presidential candidate, remains a prominent figure in the party, with speculation about his potential run in 2028. An Emerson College poll shows Buttigieg leading Harris in a hypothetical Democratic primary, indicating his rising influence. Harris’s decision underscores ongoing debates within the party about diversity, risk, and electoral strategy as they prepare for future elections.