Business Elite Ditches Trump, Bets on Harris to Steady Uncertain Times

Sun Sep 08 2024
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In a surprising twist, over 90 business leaders have thrown their support behind Kamala Harris for President. In a joint letter released Friday, the corporate heavyweights endorsed Harris as 'the best way to support the continued strength, security and reliability of our democracy and economy. ' They're banking on her ability to provide stability and predictability during these turbulent times. The list reads like a who's-who of the business world: Mark Cuban, Magic Johnson, James Murdoch. Even Steve Jobs' widow Laurene Powell Jobs is onboard. But what about their Republican rival? Trump too has his share of corporate fans, including Elon Musk and Steve Wynn. So why did this group choose Harris over Trump?
The letter claims that with Harris in the White House, businesses can be confident they'll have a partner who wants American industries to thrive. They cite her record of advancing policies to spur business investment and ensure U. S. companies can compete globally. But let's dig deeper. Is Harris really the best bet for corporate America? Or are these leaders just looking for a safe, familiar choice in an unpredictable election? After all, many of them have close ties to Democrats like Obama and Clinton. Could they be overlooking alternative candidates who might shake things up even more? One thing's for sure - this endorsement is a major blow to Trump, who has long touted his business acumen as a key selling point. It suggests that many in the business community have lost faith in his ability to lead during these challenging times. So what's next? Will Harris' corporate backers help her raise even more money? And how will this impact voter perceptions of both candidates of both candidates?
https://localnews.ai/article/business-elite-ditches-trump-bets-on-harris-to-steady-uncertain-times-d92af786

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