Gay voters are smitten with Kamala HarrisSubscribeEnterpriseLog inMenuSkip to contentSubscribeEnterpriseLog inMenuThe world in briefCatch up on global daily news1843 magazineDive into compelling long readsPodcastsTune into engaging conversationsVideoWatch engaging short filmsDigital eventsGain insights from expertsNewslettersCurated news, direct to your inboxCurrent topicsWar in the Middle EastWar in UkraineThe World Ahead 2025Climate changeGeopoliticsThe world economyArtificial intelligenceUS presidential trackerCurrent topicsWar in the Middle EastWar in UkraineThe World Ahead 2025Climate changeGeopoliticsThe world economyArtificial intelligenceUS presidential trackerWorldWorldThe world this weekChinaUnited StatesEuropeBritainMiddle East & AfricaAsiaThe AmericasInternationalBusiness & economicsBusiness & economicsFinance & economicsBusinessBig Mac indexEconomic & financial indicatorsOpinionOpinionLeadersLetters to the editorBy InvitationIn depthIn depthScience & technologyBriefingGraphic detailInteractivesThe Economist explainsSpecial reportsTechnology QuarterlyEssaySchools briefCulture & societyCulture & societyCultureThe Economist readsObituaryWeekly editionWeekly editionThis weekPast editionsWeekly editionThe world in briefWar in the Middle EastWar in UkraineThe world economyArtificial intelligenceClimate changeArchive 1945German election 2025Dateline quizMy EconomistUnlimited digital access to all reporting, podcasts, newsletters and eventsSubscribeSUBSCRIBER BENEFITSPodcastsNewslettersVideoLive virtual eventsThe Economist appEspresso appSaved storiesAccountLog outUnited States | Campaign calculus: Kamala’s campGay voters are smitten with Kamala HarrisRepublicans are uninterested in, or hostile to, a growing voter blocPhotograph: Getty Images Oct 24th 2024ShareIn the days after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the election, a short clip from 2013 went viral on Twitter. It showed the then attorney-general of California speaking to the County Clerk of Los Angeles on the phone: “This is Kamala Harris—you must start marriages immediately.” The Supreme Court had just dismissed a case brought by opponents of same-sex marriage and Ms Harris was instructing the clerk to get to work. Explore moreThe US elections of 2024United StatesKamala HarrisThis article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “Kamala’s camp”United States October 26th 2024How to read America’s early-voting numbersWill Hurricane Helene tip the vote in North Carolina?Donald Trump’s terrifying closing messageGay voters are smitten with Kamala HarrisA culture of conspiracy haunts Arizona’s elections Kamala Harris’s closing argumentFrom the October 26th 2024 editionDiscover stories from this section and more in the list of contentsExplore the editionShareReuse this contentMore from United StatesIs Elon Musk’s war on fraud just cover for a power grab?America’s government has a big problem, but DOGE’s approach is unlikely to fix itSo far, mass deportation has been more rhetoric than realityA raid in New Jersey highlights the barriers Donald Trump facesChecks and Balance newsletter: Donald Trump’s pick-and-choose federalismNot so long ago Republicans were advocates of giving states more powerHow Bob Dylan broke freeThe biopic “A Complete Unknown” tells only part of the storyElon Musk has been pushed out of the TreasuryBut court filings reveal quite how deep DOGE gotWhat happened next at USAIDA textbook case of how not to cut wasteful government spendingLinkedInInstagramFacebookXTikTokYouTubeWhatsAppGet The Economist app on iOS or AndroidThe EconomistThe EconomistAboutReuse our contentSubscribeEconomist EnterpriseSecureDropThe Economist GroupThe Economist GroupThe Economist GroupEconomist IntelligenceEconomist ImpactEconomist Impact EventsEconomist Education CoursesContactContactHelp and supportAdvertisePress centreCareersCareersWorking hereExecutive JobsTo enhance your experience and ensure our website runs smoothly, we use cookies and similar technologies.Manage cookiesTerms of usePrivacyCookie PolicyAccessibilityModern Slavery StatementSitemapYour Data RightsCopyright © The Economist Newspaper Limited 2025. All rights reserved.


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