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| If The Economist had a vote, we would cast it for Kamala Harris. She has run an impressive campaign with policies that reflect the need for centrist politics today. But, more importantly, a second Trump term comes with unacceptable risks. John Prideaux, our US editor, explains why she gets our endorsement. Sign up to our US election newsletter: https://econ.st/40tYfBg Why we’re endorsing Kamala Harris: https://econ.st/3YrUk5b Why the Economist endorses political candidates: https://econ.st/48xAvhs |
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