In a momentous display of populism, Taylor Swift, globally renowned singer, songwriter, and actress, recently lent her notable voice in support of voter registration. Using her powerful influence and clout, the pop star drew attention to the importance and impact of voting, resulting in a tangible upswing in voter registration, especially among young voters.
Swift, renowned for her relatively non-political stance in the public domain, stunningly broke her political silence in an Instagram post in October 2018. Taking her stand, she openly championed two Democratic candidates in Tennessee, setting a precedent that ruffled many feathers but also gained much applause. The Grammy-award winning musician voiced her support for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for the House of Representatives, kick-starting a riveting wave of political discussion and awareness.
However, her endorsement was not a mere echoing of party lines. Swift, known for her lyrical eloquence, pointedly addressed her concerns about incumbent Republican senator Marsha Blackburn’s policies, which she felt were not in line with her own values. Swift pinpointed the apparent inconsistencies in Blackburn’s voting record with what she believed to be equality, stating, She