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[New York, Aug, 10th] — Lefty, the premier dating app for progressives, conducted a recent survey of its user base to gauge the sentiment around Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming U.S. elections. With 7,200 respondents, the survey provides valuable insights into how progressives are responding to this pivotal change.

As a platform dedicated to connecting like-minded progressives, Lefty’s user base offers a unique perspective on the political landscape. The survey reveals a significant increase in voter enthusiasm with Kamala Harris as the nominee:

• 78% of respondents indicated they plan to vote in the upcoming election, compared to 69% if Joe Biden remained the candidate.
  • Among women, voter intention rises to 83% with Harris, compared to 73% with Biden.
  • Among LGBTQIA+ respondents, 87% plan to vote with Harris as the nominee, versus 81% with Biden.

Furthermore, among those intending to vote, support for Kamala Harris is strong:

• 86% of respondents plan to vote for Kamala Harris, slightly higher than the 83% who would vote for Joe Biden.
  • This support is even more pronounced among women, with 91% favoring Harris compared to 82% for Biden.
  • Among LGBTQIA+ voters, 86% support Harris, compared to 84% for Biden.

Main Issues

When asked about the issues most important in their decision to vote, progressives on Lefty identified the following top concerns (respondents could select up to three issues):

• Protecting democracy: 63%
• Women’s reproductive rights: 56%
• The situation in Palestine: 55%
• Gun control: 48%
• LGBTQIA+ rights: 41%
• The economy: 28%
• Immigration: 11%

“These results underscore the deep commitment of progressives to the values that Kamala Harris represents,” said Alex Felipelli, Founder and CEO at Lefty. “Our community is energized and ready to make their voices heard this November, especially around critical issues like democracy, reproductive rights, and global human rights.”

As the election approaches, Lefty remains a hub for progressives to connect, share their values, and mobilize for the causes they believe in. This survey highlights the alignment of Lefty’s user base with the broader progressive movement and the growing momentum for Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.

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About Lefty

Lefty was created to make it easier for progressive meetings to happen. The idea is to speed up the process and connect people who have similar ideas and values, such as:

• Respect for diversity in gender identity, race and religion
• Interest in different expressions of art and culture
• Protection of the environment
• Pursuit of social well-being and human rights

Life is too short to waste time with incompatible people and with thoughts that diverge so much from your own. Avoid the discomfort of relating to someone with ideals opposite to yours. Lefty is the right place to find your perfect progressive match.

Open up to meet some really interesting people, with whom you have a lot in common – starting with progressive political and social thinking. Further details: https://www.leftyapp.com/ or contact us at [email protected].