Look what she made them do! Taylor Swift, a global pop sensation and vocal advocate for many social causes, is making headlines again. This time, she’s stepping deeper into the political arena by endorsing Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.
With her enormous fan base and influence, especially among young voters, Swift’s endorsement is nothing short of a game-changer. The timing was impeccable, too. Swift shared her support just moments after Harris faced off against former President Donald Trump in a highly anticipated debate.
“Childless Cat Lady” Taylor Swift Speaks Out
After staying relatively quiet during Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, Taylor Swift has fully embraced her political voice in recent years. On Instagram, she explained her decision to support Harris. She addressed her 283 million followers with, “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.”
The ‘1989‘ singer didn’t just drop her endorsement casually – she gave her fans a full explanation. “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Swift passionately shared
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Of course, in true Taylor style, she added a personal touch to the announcement. Swift signed off the post as the “Childless Cat Lady.” It was a cheeky clapback at recent comments from JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, who took a jab at women without children.
Swift, in full boss mode, accompanied her post with a picture of herself holding her cat, Benjamin Button. Taylor was clearly owning her “cat mom” title while supporting her political choices.
Kamala Harris And Tim Walz Thank Taylor Swift
As you can imagine, Kamala Harris wasted no time showing her appreciation for Taylor Swift’s support. Both Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, expressed their gratitude, with Walz even going as far as calling himself a fellow “cat owner” during a live appearance on MSNBC, making this probably one of the most heartwarming endorsements of the season.
“I am incredibly grateful, first of all, to Taylor Swift,” Walz said. “I say that also as a fellow cat owner. That was eloquent and it was clear. That’s the type of courage we need in America to stand up,” she said.
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Beyond the furry cuteness, Swift’s influence is real. Just last year, her simple post linking Vote.org led to 35,252 new voter registrations in just one day. So, it’s not far-fetched to say that her backing of Harris might give the VP’s campaign a much-needed jolt, particularly with younger voters.
And if you’re wondering, Swift didn’t just endorse Harris to flex her influence. She also shared her concerns about AI and its potential to misinform. Citing an instance where AI-generated content falsely suggested she was supporting Trump.
She stated, “It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation.” By endorsing Harris, Swift is ensuring that her real political stance isn’t lost in the noise. “The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.“
