As a long-time observer of the fascinating world of politics and pop culture, I find myself in awe of Taylor Swift‘s influence over America’s electorate. It seems we indeed live in “Starfucker, America,” where celebrity endorsements can sway voters like never before.
Bill Maher finally touched upon the major headline from this past week in the recent broadcast of HBO’s Real Time, which was Taylor Swift’s support for Kamala Harris.
The TV presenter seemed astonished by the impact the renowned pop star had on the 2024 presidential election, since it was earlier mentioned that her endorsement led over 400,000 individuals to sign up at Vote.gov, a site that guides people to their respective state’s election websites for voter registration.
As a devoted Taylor Swift fan, I couldn’t help but notice her recent announcement about who she supports in the election. Predictably, some critics dismissed it as a mere celebrity endorsement having no impact. However, they often underestimate the influence celebrities can have, especially when it comes to mobilizing voters. In this instance, Taylor’s tweet seemed to spark a wave of new registrations, proving yet again that the power of a celebrity’s voice should never be underestimated.
The comedian went on to say, “We reside in a nation that’s often referred to as Starfucker America. It was George Clooney who managed to get Biden to resign. I wrote an editorial identical to his, and so did countless others. Yet, no one paid attention. As soon as George Clooney expressed it, he had to step down.
Later on, Maher found it hard to comprehend an unexpected statistic about the demographic makeup of Swift’s fanbase, as revealed by a survey carried out by Redfield & Wilton Strategies for Newsweek in May.
He stated that the most astonishing aspect was who she impacted; “apparently, Swift would exert more sway over male voters – 27% of male voters admitted they’d be more inclined to vote for a candidate endorsed by her. It seems I misunderstood this phenomenon entirely. I had thought it would be women who were influenced.
After the recent presidential debate involving Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift voiced her endorsement for the vice president on her social media platform.
The Grammy-winning artist expressed their support for Kamala Harris, stating that she is an advocate they believe strongly needs to fight for the causes they care about. They view her as a skilled and steady leader, and feel that our country could achieve more with her at the helm, rather than amidst chaos. They were particularly encouraged by Harris’ choice of running mate, Tim Walz, who has been a longtime advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to control her own body.
Friday’s episode of Real Time featured guests Alex Karp, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Al Franken.
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2024-09-14 08:24