Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris for Vice President

Taylor Swift publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, encouraging her followers to register to vote ahead of the upcoming election. The endorsement aims to attract young voters, a demographic crucial for the Democratic campaign.
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Novelty

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Positivity

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Reliability

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Actionability

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Society

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Journalism

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Highlights

  • Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris on Instagram, urging her followers to register to vote.
  • Following Swift's endorsement, the vote.gov website received 405,999 visitors in 24 hours.
  • Young voters played a significant role in the 2020 election, with Biden capturing 61% of the vote among those aged 18-29.
  • Voter registrations among young people have dropped significantly in 36 states since the 2020 election.
  • Harris's campaign is looking to leverage Swift's influence to boost youth voter registration.

Perspectives

  • Some experts believe that celebrity endorsements, like Swift's, can lead to increased voter registration and engagement, particularly among younger demographics, despite mixed evidence on their overall impact.
  • Others express doubt about the actual influence of celebrity endorsements on political outcomes, suggesting that while some fans may be swayed, many do not consider celebrity opinions when making political decisions.