Pete Buttigieg Could Be Kamala Harris' VP Choice. Here's What You Should Know About Him

Talk of Pete Buttigieg's Political Future Intensifies After Kamala Harris Announces Presidential Bid

With Vice President Kamala Harris now in the running for president, speculation about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's political future is heating up. Buttigieg, the former South Bend, Indiana mayor, has endorsed Harris, and his name is being floated as a potential vice presidential pick.

Here's what you need to know about Pete Buttigieg:

Buttigieg was elected mayor of South Bend in 2011 at just 29 years old. During his two terms, he earned recognition for revitalizing the rust-belt city, boosting the downtown area, increasing the population, and reducing unemployment.

In 2020, Buttigieg ran for president, initially seen as one of the least experienced candidates in a crowded Democratic primary field. However, he gained significant momentum after winning the Iowa caucuses and finishing second in the New Hampshire primary, making history as the first openly gay candidate to win a primary or caucus.

As transportation secretary, Buttigieg played a key role in the Biden administration's successful push for a bipartisan infrastructure bill, which allocated $550 billion for improvements to roads, bridges, rail systems, public transit, and road safety projects. He has become a popular figure, especially online, due to his association with new rail investments, including future high-speed service between Las Vegas and Los Angeles and expanded Amtrak service.

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