Vice President Kamala Harris recently declared her intent to run for the Democratic Party nomination in the 2024 presidential election. This announcement has led to speculation about potential endorsements from high-profile public figures, including pop music superstar Taylor Swift. Swift’s past support for the Biden-Harris ticket in the 2020 election has prompted speculation about whether she will endorse Harris’s presidential run.
President Joe Biden, who was initially presumed to be the Democratic candidate, withdrew from the race on Sunday, July 21 due to concerns about his age and cognitive health raised by key Democrats and public figures. This allowed Harris to announce her intent to secure and win the nomination, with Biden’s backing. An endorsement from Swift, who has a large and devoted fan base, could considerably benefit Harris’s campaign.
A poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies in January 2024 on behalf of Newsweek revealed that 18 percent of the 1,500 voters surveyed were more inclined or much more inclined to vote for a candidate endorsed by Swift. Furthermore, 45 percent of all respondents identified as fans of Swift, suggesting her potential to sway voter choices.
During the 2020 election, Swift shared a photo of herself with a plate of cookies that had “Biden-Harris 2020” frosted on them. This image coincided with an interview in which she stated her belief that Biden and Harris could initiate a vital healing process in America. In the interview, Swift emphasized the necessity of a president who acknowledges the safety and representation of people of color, women’s rights to their bodies, and the inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Following Harris’s announcement, a “Swifties for Harris” account appeared on social media platforms “X” and Instagram. This initiative, led by fans, intends to rally Swift’s fans behind Democratic candidates. While not officially associated with Swift, the account aims to capture her attention and endorsement.
Swift’s political endorsements have historically been impactful. In 2018, her Instagram post urging voter registration led to over 35,000 new registrations. The influence of Swift’s endorsements is well-documented, and her support for Harris could potentially influence the outcome of the general election.
In the weeks prior to Harris’s announcement, Ivanka Trump attracted attention with her apparent efforts to court Swift. Ivanka shared photos of a birthday cake for her daughter decorated with references to Swift’s music, perceived by some as an attempt to curry favor with the influential pop star. However, given Swift’s previous criticism of Donald Trump, it seems unlikely she would support his candidacy.
The possibility of Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris continues to be a subject of considerable interest and conjecture. As fans and political analysts eagerly await Swift’s decision, her involvement in the 2024 election may once again underscore the potent intersection of pop culture and politics.
