The Economist Endorses Kamala Harris for President

The Economist has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, citing her as a better choice than former President Donald Trump, who they argue poses significant risks to the U.S. and global economy. The publication highlighted Harris's shortcomings as ordinary and non-disqualifying, contrasting them with Trump's economic policies, which they consider disqualifying and akin to 'political, legal, and economic Russian roulette.' This endorsement comes as other major newspapers, like The Washington Post, chose not to endorse any candidate, resulting in a loss of subscribers. The Economist had previously urged President Joe Biden to step aside after a poor debate performance against Trump. Harris has also received endorsements from other major publications including The New York Times, while Trump has been backed by the New York Post. The Economist's editor-in-chief emphasized their long-standing tradition of endorsing candidates based on a rigorous, fact-based analysis aligned with their liberal principles.