Harris Faces Criticism Over Buttigieg Comment
There’s been some buzzing about comments made by former Vice President Kamala Harris, particularly regarding her choice not to include Pete Buttigieg as her running mate for the 2024 election. The criticism mainly stems from him being gay.
MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow pressed Harris to explain her decision. She highlighted Harris’ unique position as the first elected Vice President, a Black woman, and a South Asian woman. Maddow’s framing suggested that it was troubling to imply Buttigieg’s sexual orientation played a role in her decision.
In her response, Harris insisted that her comments were misinterpreted. She stated, “It wasn’t about bias… we were under immense time pressure.” She emphasized the high stakes associated with her candidacy and Buttigieg’s potential role.
Harris clarified, saying her reluctance wasn’t linked to Buttigieg’s identity. However, it all seemed a bit tangled up. In the end, it sounded like perhaps too many factors were at play, making her decision more complex than it appeared at first.
She described herself as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, to which Maddow agreed.
Ultimately, Harris reiterated it wasn’t about bias, stressing that decisions had to be made swiftly. She called Buttigieg “a phenomenal civil servant,” suggesting there was potential for progress in the future. Still, she reflected on whether she might have been overly cautious under pressure.
She wrapped up by saying she’s always been honest about her choices, perhaps making it clear that self-criticism is part of her journey. So, thanks, Kamala, for sharing that insight, even if it does stir some embarrassment on the larger stage.
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Harris Faces Criticism Over Buttigieg Comment
There’s been some buzzing about comments made by former Vice President Kamala Harris, particularly regarding her choice not to include Pete Buttigieg as her running mate for the 2024 election. The criticism mainly stems from him being gay.
MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow pressed Harris to explain her decision. She highlighted Harris’ unique position as the first elected Vice President, a Black woman, and a South Asian woman. Maddow’s framing suggested that it was troubling to imply Buttigieg’s sexual orientation played a role in her decision.
In her response, Harris insisted that her comments were misinterpreted. She stated, “It wasn’t about bias… we were under immense time pressure.” She emphasized the high stakes associated with her candidacy and Buttigieg’s potential role.
Harris clarified, saying her reluctance wasn’t linked to Buttigieg’s identity. However, it all seemed a bit tangled up. In the end, it sounded like perhaps too many factors were at play, making her decision more complex than it appeared at first.
She described herself as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, to which Maddow agreed.
Ultimately, Harris reiterated it wasn’t about bias, stressing that decisions had to be made swiftly. She called Buttigieg “a phenomenal civil servant,” suggesting there was potential for progress in the future. Still, she reflected on whether she might have been overly cautious under pressure.
She wrapped up by saying she’s always been honest about her choices, perhaps making it clear that self-criticism is part of her journey. So, thanks, Kamala, for sharing that insight, even if it does stir some embarrassment on the larger stage.
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