Over 80 Nobel Laureates Rally Behind Kamala Harris for President in Unprecedented Endorsement

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24/10/2024 21h16

**More Than 80 Nobel Laureates Endorse Kamala Harris for President**

In an unprecedented move, over 80 Nobel Prize laureates, specializing in physics, chemistry, medicine, and economics have come together to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election. Their open letter emphasizes the critical role of science in shaping public policy, especially during these pivotal times in American history.

The laureates highlighted the tremendous strides in living standards and life expectancy over the last 200 years, attributing these advancements to scientific and technological progress. They commended Harris for her recognition of the necessity for continued federal funding, support for independent universities, and the importance of international scientific collaboration to maintain America's leadership in these vital fields.

Moreover, the Nobel Prize winners stressed Harris's understanding of the significant contributions immigrants have made to scientific progress in the United States. They issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of a Donald Trump presidency, suggesting it could undermine the nation’s leadership in science, jeopardize advancements in standards of living, hinder scientific and technological progress, and weaken responses to climate change.

As the letter stated, this election could be one of the most consequential in determining the future trajectory of science and the nation's overall progress. The undersigned Nobel laureates strongly back Kamala Harris, believing her leadership is crucial for sustaining and advancing America's scientific prominence.

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