Ads Encourage Secret Votes for Harris

A recent series of ads for Kamala Harris encourages voters, particularly women and male Trump supporters, to embrace the secrecy of their voting choices, highlighting the phrase, "What happens in the booth, stays in the booth." Narrated by celebrities like George Clooney and Julia Roberts, these ads suggest that voters can cast their ballots without fear of judgment or coercion from their peers or partners. The ads have sparked backlash from Trump supporters, with former President Trump calling them "stupid" and likening a wife's secret vote to infidelity. Amid a highly competitive election, the ads aim to mobilize women, who currently show a significant preference for Harris over Trump, as recent polls indicate a 34-percentage point gender gap in voter intentions. The campaign reflects the heightened stakes of the upcoming election, with both candidates vying for every vote. As the election approaches, the discourse around the ads reveals deep divisions within the electorate regarding loyalty and privacy in voting.