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Harris Reveals VP Pick Reasons, Critiques Biden's Team

9/23/2025

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Kamala Harris reveals she ruled out Mark Kelly over concerns his military record could be attacked.
She chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who faced backlash for misrepresenting his military service.
Harris says Pete Buttigieg was strong but too risky due to his identity as a gay man.
The memoir criticizes Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro, says Biden's team undermined her.

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Kamala Harris reveals she ruled out Mark Kelly over concerns his military record could be attacked.
She chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who faced backlash for misrepresenting his military service.
Harris says Pete Buttigieg was strong but too risky due to his identity as a gay man.
The memoir criticizes Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro, says Biden's team undermined her.