More than 400 economists and former U.S. policymakers have come together to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election, citing her economic vision as crucial for the country’s future.
According to an endorsement document obtained by CNN, the group, which includes notable Democratic economists and former White House advisors, supports Harris as she seeks to challenge former President Donald Trump’s lead on economic issues—a key factor many Americans believe will decide the election.
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The endorsement includes names like Brian Deese, a top economist under President Biden, along with key figures from the Obama and Clinton administrations, such as Jason Furman, Robert Reich, and Alan Blinder, a former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The document describes the election as a choice between “failed trickle-down economics” under Trump and an “opportunity for all” economy with Harris.
It frames the decision as one between “inequity and uncertainty” versus “prosperity and stability.”
Both Harris and Trump are set to unveil their contrasting economic platforms in key battleground states this week.
Trump will deliver a speech in Georgia, outlining his tax policies, while Harris plans to introduce new initiatives on what she calls the “opportunity economy” in Pennsylvania.
While the majority of Harris’s endorsers have ties to Democratic administrations, a handful served under Republicans, including Sean O’Keefe, a former deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget under George W. Bush.
Notable economists like Justin Wolfers of the University of Michigan and Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin have also endorsed Harris, praising her track record on reducing costs, raising wages, and cutting taxes during her time as vice president.
The document highlights Harris’s leadership in economic matters, stressing her efforts to create a strong, inclusive, and pro-growth economy.
Former Clinton Treasury officials Larry Summers and Robert Rubin are among the heavyweights who previously endorsed her as part of a broader group of business leaders, including Mark Cuban and James Murdoch.
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In contrast, Trump has focused heavily on his economic success before the COVID-19 pandemic and plans to revive that success if re-elected.
He has garnered support from influential business figures like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Bill Ackman.
Trump’s agenda includes cutting taxes, deregulating industries, and implementing tariffs, though some economists warn that his policies could lead to inflation and harm the country’s economic stability.
The endorsement document warns that Trump’s proposed policies could reduce GDP growth and increase unemployment, whereas Harris, according to the economists, represents a more stable and growth-oriented economic path.
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Harris has been working to win over more business leaders, recently speaking with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who reportedly views her as open to collaboration between the government and private sector.
