After numerous weeks of whispers and conjecture about when, or even if, Taylor Swift might lend her endorsement to vice president and 2024 Democratic contender Kamala Harris for presidency, the renowned artist finally made her stance known emphatically on Tuesday night. She broadcasted her backing for the Democratic candidate on social media shortly subsequent to Harris’s debate with ex-president and 2024 Republican contender Donald Trump.
In an Instagram post featuring herself and her feline companion (a subtle nod to J.D. Vance’s viral comment about the stereotype of the “childless cat lady”), Swift expressed: “I will be voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m choosing @kamalaharris because she advocates for the rights and issues that, in my opinion, necessitate a champion.”
She elaborated: “I consider her a steady, talented leader, and I’m convinced that we can achieve much more in this nation under leadership that favors calmness over disarray. I was inspired by her choice of running mate @timwalz, who has been advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s autonomy over her body for years.” Besides denouncing Trump’s deceptive use of AI to create the illusion that Swift had supported him, Swift also encouraged her supporters to verify their voter registration for the 2024 election, providing a link to the Vote.gov website in her Instagram stories.
I’m not claiming that Taylor Swift is solely responsible for saving democracy, but…have you noticed the influence of the Swifties for Kamala? With her dedicated fanbase rallying, it seems quite possible that Swift might indeed have an impact on this election. Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, for instance, certainly seems to think so, acknowledging Swift’s statement shortly after she shared it.
“I’m thankful to Taylor Swift, and I speak as a fellow cat enthusiast,” he relayed to Rachel Maddow late on Tuesday. “Her words were articulate and direct, and that’s the bravery America is in need of.”