Swifties: The Voting Bloc That Could Determine the Outcome of the US Election | Taylor Swift
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Pop star Taylor Swift has refrained from endorsing a specific candidate for the 2024 US presidential elections, instead urging her fans to vote for the people who best represent them. Despite her potential influence on the election, Swift has been careful not to engage in party politics at this stage, simply advocating for the right to vote. Experts believe her endorsement could convince people who aren’t energized by a certain candidate to vote, but it remains unclear whether she will choose to wield that power or stay out of the electoral fray.
Taylor Swift’s 2024 Presidential Election Stance: Vote Itself
Amid speculation about Taylor Swift’s political endorsement in the 2024 US Presidential elections, the pop star has supported the right to vote. Swift encouraged fans to vote for the politicians they most closely align with ahead of the Super Tuesday primary elections.
Despite rumors Swift may endorse a candidate in upcoming months, her Super Tuesday silence was seen as deliberate avoidance of party politics. Joe Biden’s campaign is courting her endorsement, while Trump has criticized the idea of Swift supporting Biden.
Swift’s endorsement could be influential as she is one of America’s most adored singers. Her support could potentially influence what is expected to be a close election.
Even though Swift supported the Democrats in 2018, her recent tendency to not be overtly partisan or make controversial statements aligns with her return to celebrity prominence. This shift has left some fans feeling Swift could be more politically active.
Swift’s considerable fanbase isn’t as homogenous as it may seem. Over half of Americans identify as Swift fans, and 16% say they are “avid fans”, according to a March 2023 Morning Consult poll. The core fans are largely white suburbanites, but surprisingly, 48% are men.
There is a clear political inclination among Swift’s fans. Swift leans to the left and over half of her avid fans are Democrats, while around 23% are Republicans and the rest are independents.
Swift had previously shared an Instagram post endorsing Democrats during the 2018 midterms after her US tour concluded. This move was seen as strategic, allowing Swift to express her political stance without alienating fans in red States.
Despite Swift’s current unparalleled fame, she only urged fans to vote in the 2022 midterm elections and recently on Super Tuesday. Some fans have criticized her for not taking stronger positions on issues such as laws affecting LGBTQ+ children.
Some fans have also questioned Swift’s carbon footprint, particularly her frequent use of private jets. A 2022 report by Yard identified Swift as the celebrity with the worst CO2 emissions. A Reddit post discussing this issue among Taylor Swift fans sparked over 2,000 comments.
If Swift were to endorse Biden, some fans would likely mobilize to get involved in the elections. However, they also believe fellow fans should think for themselves and not solely follow Swift’s political preferences.
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