Did Taylor Swift just determine the fate of the United States?

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As a long-time Swiftie and an ardent follower of American politics, Tuesday night was a double whammy for me. The second presidential debate between Trump and Harris was certainly entertaining, but it was the aftermath that truly caught my attention. Taylor Swift, my beloved idol, endorsed Kamala Harris on her Instagram account! With over 283 million followers, I can’t help but wonder if this endorsement could potentially sway the outcome of the election.

If you’re curious, the second round of presidential debates took place on Tuesday evening, featuring Donald Trump and Kamala Harris facing off against each other for the first time. The question of who emerged victorious from the debate is a matter of opinion; feel free to make up your own mind about it!

On Tuesday night, a significant development related to November’s presidential election occurred post-debate. Taylor Swift, with over 283 million followers on Instagram alone, announced her endorsement for Harris. If any non-politician had the potential to influence an election, it could be Taylor Swift. (Paraphrased)

Her supporters are incredibly loyal to her, often taking actions they might not otherwise. However, this doesn’t imply they would have necessarily chosen Harris (or Trump if they disagreed with Swift’s stance) in an election. Instead, it suggests they participated in the voting process at all. It’s plausible that studies exist on the voting habits of her fans, but if it mirrors the general public, voter turnout would likely be low.

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris could change the outcome of the presidential election

In my gaming world, if a poll showed that nearly 7 out of every 10 players participated in the latest boss battle, it’d mean around 3 out of 10 opted out. Seems pretty hardcore, right? But here’s the catch – skipping the battle meant missing out on the epic loot drop! Same thing happened in the 2020 presidential election; almost 66% of voters took part, leaving about 34% who didn’t cast their vote. It feels like they missed a chance to collect some serious democratic points!

In this particular election, the participation rate is significantly higher than it has been in several past presidential campaigns. For instance, in 2016, the percentage was 60 and in 2012 it was 58.6. If Taylor Swift fans are inspired to vote due to their idol endorsing a candidate and wanting to emulate her actions, they might also opt for Harris.

Boosts in voter participation as a result of Taylor Swift’s social media shares could potentially tip the scales in favor of Harris, especially given the tight nature of this upcoming election. A seemingly trivial gesture from Swift might surprisingly play a significant role in determining the final outcome. Furthermore, Swift tactfully reminded her followers to register to vote immediately on her Instagram post, which could lead to an influx of new registrations over the coming days.

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2024-09-11 17:00