Speculation has been rife since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her intention to run for the Democratic Party nomination in the 2024 presidential election. A key point of interest is whether pop superstar Taylor Swift, who supported the Biden-Harris ticket in the last election, will endorse Harris in her quest for the presidency.
President Joe Biden was originally expected to run for a second term but pulled out on Sunday due to concerns about his age and cognitive abilities raised by influential Democrats and public figures. This move allowed Harris to declare her candidacy, backed by Biden’s endorsement. An endorsement from Swift, who commands a huge devoted following, could provide a substantial boost to Harris’s campaign.
A January 2024 poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies for Newsweek found that 18 percent of the 1,500 voters polled were more likely to vote for a candidate if they received Swift’s endorsement. The poll also revealed that 45 percent of respondents are fans of the pop star, indicating Swift’s potential to shape the election outcome.
During the 2020 election, Swift shared an image of herself with cookies iced with “Biden-Harris 2020.” She talked about her belief in an interview that Biden and Harris could start the healing process that America needs. She stressed the need for a president who ensures the safety and representation of people of color, women’s rights to their bodies, and the inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Following Harris’s candidacy announcement, a “Swifties for Harris” account appeared on social media platforms, including Instagram. The account, not officially related to Swift, seeks to rally Swift’s fans behind Democratic candidates and hopes to attract Swift’s endorsement.
Swift’s political endorsements have yielded significant results in the past. For instance, her 2018 Instagram post encouraging voter registration led to over 35,000 new registrations. Swift’s influence on her fans and the general public could be a game-changer in the election if she decides to back Harris.
Before Harris’ announcement, Ivanka Trump tried to court Swift by posting pictures of a birthday cake for her daughter that featured Swift’s music references. However, considering Swift’s previous criticism of Donald Trump, it seems improbable that Swift would favor his candidacy.
Whether Taylor Swift will endorse Kamala Harris is a question that continues to generate considerable interest. As both fans and political observers wait for Swift’s decision, her participation in the 2024 election could once again demonstrate the influential crossover of pop culture and politics.