Wealthy Democrats who are supporters of Pete Buttigieg are reportedly working behind the scenes to help him secure a spot as Kamala Harris’s running mate. Pete Buttigieg, who currently serves as the Secretary of Transportation, has expressed his interest in becoming Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate.
About 24 hours after President Biden withdrew from the presidential race, Pete Buttigieg held a Zoom call with approximately 100 of his previous donors. The call, which was intended to rally his influential supporters to raise funds for Vice President Kamala Harris, included a candid admission from Mr. Buttigieg himself. He openly expressed his interest in being considered as Ms. Harris’s running mate, a sentiment he later reiterated in television appearances.
Following Mr. Buttigieg’s statement, some participants on the call expressed their support for him joining the ticket and urged others to advocate on his behalf within Ms. Harris’s circle. This sparked a proactive effort among a group of wealthy Democrats to promote Mr. Buttigieg as a potential running mate. They began reaching out to their contacts, attempting to establish connections with prominent Democrats linked to Kamala Harris, although the coordination of these efforts seemed somewhat disjointed.
Information gathered from conversations with eight fundraisers for Pete Buttigieg, who were either present during the Zoom call or engaged in subsequent outreach, sheds light on this behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
It appears that there is a concerted effort by a network of affluent Democrats to elevate Pete Buttigieg’s profile and position him for a potential role as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. This development underscores the significance of donor support and political connections in shaping the landscape of vice presidential selection. We will continue to monitor these developments closely as they unfold.