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Taylor Swift Endorsement Had Minimal Impact On Voters, Poll Finds

Headline from Forbes, from the development of Sep 15, 2024

Newest development Sep 20, 2024 · 4 reportsKamala Harris reacts to Taylor Swift's presidential endorsement

More than 80% of respondents said Swift’s endorsement made no difference, and 13% were less likely to back Harris—though ABC News said most who responded negatively were Trump supporters.

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  1. The Taylor Swift effect is small but may just swing it for Kamala Harris | Richard T Longoria

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    Taylor Swift Endorsement Had Minimal Impact On Voters, Poll Finds

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. Kamala Harris says she’s ‘very honored’ to have Taylor Swift’s endorsement

    Headline from New York Post ·

  4. 44 percent have favorable view of Taylor Swift after Harris endorsement: Poll

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Kamala Harris reacts to Taylor Swift's presidential endorsement

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  1. Blaze Media

    The REAL reason Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris – 'Taylor made it about Taylor' (opens Blaze Media)

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    We all knew it was coming, didn’t we? Taylor Swift has been an outspoken advocate for abortion and LGBTQ+ “rights.” She endorsed Joe Biden in 2020. That she has voiced support for Kamala Harris should surprise no one. Although we’re far from shocked, we should still be concerned, according to Li...

  2. Blaze Media

    Megyn Kelly absolutely OBLITERATES Taylor Swift: ‘The epitome of elite snobs’ (opens Blaze Media)

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    Taylor Swift has stolen the hearts of millions of young women with her songs about always making the wrong choices — which is why it makes sense that she endorsed Kamala Harris for president in an Instagram post after the debate. “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2...

  3. Blaze Media

    Elon Musk hilariously mocks Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement in brutal X post (opens Blaze Media)

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    Following the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Taylor Swift took to Instagram and formally endorsed Kamala Harris in a lengthy post that outlined her reasons for doing so. Zero surprises there. Swift encouraged people to do their research and vote for the candidate who best repre...

  4. Rolling Stone

    Taylor Swift Drove More Than 400,000 People to Vote.Gov After Endorsing Kamala Harris (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Taylor Swift prompted over 400,000 people to visit the voter registration site, Vote.gov, following her endorsement of Kamala Harris.

  5. The Conversation US

    Are you ready for it? What a Taylor Swift endorsement means for Kamala Harris (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Celebrity endorsements matter, and there are none bigger that one from Swift. It will help mobilise an underestimated political force: young women.

  6. Foxla

    What to know about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris (opens Foxla)

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    As of Wednesday, there had been nearly 337,800 visitors to vote.gov referred from Swift’s link that she included in her endorsement post, according to a General Services Administration spokesperson

  7. PJ Media

  8. Fox News

    Bill Maher hypes Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris: She has 'saved democracy' (opens Fox News)

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    HBO's Bill Maher touted Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and rebuffed those who think it's an ordinary celebrity endorsement.

  9. The Guardian

    The Taylor Swift effect is small but may just swing it for Kamala Harris | Richard T Longoria (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Singer’s backing could sway undecided voters in key states, but Tay Tay should beware – political endorsement can backfire

  10. Blaze Media

    Shaping moral truth for young women: Why Taylor Swift's endorsement is dangerous (opens Blaze Media)

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    Between her highly publicized relationship with NFL tight end Travis Kelce and her skyrocketing career, Taylor Swift has been dominating the headlines — and now, she is again for an entirely new reason. In an Instagram post following the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris...

  11. RedState

  12. Forbes

    Taylor Swift Endorsement Had Minimal Impact On Voters, Poll Finds (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    More than 80% of respondents said Swift’s endorsement made no difference, and 13% were less likely to back Harris—though ABC News said most who responded negatively were Trump supporters.

  13. Newsweek

    Impact of Taylor Swift's Kamala Harris endorsement revealed in new poll (opens Newsweek)

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    In an Instagram post to her 284 million followers on Tuesday, the singer called Harris "a steady-handed gifted leader."

  14. Variety

    Donald Trump Rages at Taylor Swift After Singer Endorses Kamala Harris: ‘I Hate Taylor Swift!’ (opens Variety)

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    Donald Trump issued a new attack on Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris for president, writing on Truth Social, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!"

  15. PJ Media

  16. Breitbart News

    Taylor Swift Endorsing Kamala Harris Backfires as Poll Shows More Voters 'Much More Likely' to Vote Trump Over Harris (opens Breitbart News)

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    A new poll shows that pop star Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris for president may not have moved the needle in the candidate's favor, and, in fact, may have backfired.

  17. Townhall

  18. Slate Magazine

    The Kamala Endorsement (Taylor’s Version) (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Slate Magazine's feed description

    Taylor Swift avoided politics as long as she could—and look what they made her do.

  19. Insider

    Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Donald Trump can't shake it off. (opens Insider)

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    Trump lashed out at Taylor Swift in a Truth Social post on Sunday, days after she publicly endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

  20. The Daily Signal

    Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris Has Had Minimal Effect, Poll Finds (opens The Daily Signal)

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    After the Sept. 10 debate, Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris on Instagram. A poll just found that it isn't influencing the masses.

  21. New York Post

    Kamala Harris says she’s ‘very honored’ to have Taylor Swift’s endorsement (opens New York Post)

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    Vice President Kamala Harris said she's "honored" and "grateful" for the artists who have endorsed her campaign -- including Taylor Swift.

  22. Breitbart News

    Second Poll Shows Overwhelming Majority of Voters Don't Care About Taylor Swift Endorsing Harris (opens Breitbart News)

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    Another poll is showing that Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris isn't energizing voters as much as Democrats had hoped.

  23. The Hill

    44 percent have favorable view of Taylor Swift after Harris endorsement: Poll (opens The Hill)

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    Less than half of likely 2024 presidential election voters have a favorable view of pop superstar Taylor Swift after her endorsement of Vice President Harris, according to a New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Siena College poll that was released on Thursday.

  24. Deutsche Welle

    Taylor Swift and the US election: Do endorsements matter? – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, were overjoyed when singer Taylor Swift shared her support for the Democratic team on Instagram. But only certain voters are influenced by celebrity endorsements.

  25. Blaze Media

    Taylor Swift’s support loses Kamala voters — and Trump should have stayed out of it (opens Blaze Media)

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    Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris ruffled a lot of feathers. Not because your average conservative cares what Swift thinks — but because her platform has the power to sway many young, impressionable minds. However, an ABC News/Ipsos poll shows that Swift’s support actually won’t matter...

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