Pete Buttigieg isn’t just a smart choice for Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate—he’s the only choice that makes sense.

Keep your swing state governor. Let the retired war general enjoy the sunset years.

We have come this far in shaking status quos. Now it’s clobberin’ time.

Buttigieg has already transformed politics, from his unlikely mayorship of South Bend to the groundbreaking presidential run to Transportation Secretary today.

Being the first openly gay cabinet member isn’t just historic—it’s revolutionary. His presence on the ticket would signal a seismic shift in representation. His military service, which included a tour in Afghanistan, stifles any toughness question.

And for political wonks, his Midwest roots could be crucial in swing states.

Yet his vision resonates far beyond regional boundaries. Together, Harris and Buttigieg would embody what we all are: Human immigrants.

This pairing isn’t just strategic. It aligns with the liberal arc of history. From women’s rights to minority rights to the welfare of plants and animals, all modern politics drift left (with protest lurches by and for the right) because technology allows us to peek into the struggles of others.

Harris and Buttigieg are emblematic of those struggles. Even if they don’t win, their campaign would force crucial conversations about representation and progress.

The 24/7s are apoplectic with hypotheticals: Is the country really ready for a female president? A gay vice president?

Even if an electoral college isn’t, it’s time to take the questions seriously.

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