The singer, who enjoys immense popularity in the United States, recently gave her support to the Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, who is opposed to Donald Trump. Do you think that this position, widely relayed across the Atlantic, could swing the election in favor of the current vice-president?
In the United States, endorsements by public figures for candidates are a central element of the presidential campaign. Singer Taylor Swift, considered the most influential by the American media, gave her support on September 10 to Democrat Kamala Harris, who is facing former President Donald Trump. While it is difficult to measure the exact scope of such a position, it further supports the momentum of Joe Biden’s current vice-president.
Nicknamed “Swifties,” the Pennsylvania-born singer’s fans are known for their unwavering support for their idol.Celebrity endorsements can create shortcuts for some people who may not be interested in politics and may not have thought about the issue. If someone doesn’t know who to vote for, they might turn to a celebrity they trust and who seems to have experienced the same things as them.“, specifies David J. Jackson, professor of political science at Bowling Green University, in Ohio, in a study relayed by Ouest-France.
Donald Trump assures that she will “pay the price” for this support
The New York Times even explains that Joe Biden’s team, before being replaced by Kamala Harris in the presidential race next November, had made Taylor Swift its “most important and influential support target“. The publication in which she announced her support for the Democrat had also been “liked” by other celebrities, including Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez and Oprah Winfrey. For his part, Donald Trump seemed disappointed by this position.”I wasn’t a Taylor Swift fan. (…) She always seems to support a Democrat, and she’ll probably pay the price in the market.” he had scolded her.
published on September 14 at 7:00 a.m., Emmanuel Davila, 6Medias
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