I wouldnt know Taylor Swift if she walked up to me on the streets but I have heard of her. After hearing that her music was beloved by white nationalists I was surprised to see that she is quite liberal and is supporting Democratic candidates.
Taylor Swift endorses Democrats in Tennessee midterm races - CNN
"I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country," she wrote. "I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent."
I'm glad that she is getting active politically. What I'm always curious about is this....
If you're Taylor Swift or Kanye West....
Why in the world don't you do this;
Rent out a hotel ballroom or some arena in LA or NY or San Francisco or where ever you are based and have a concert or signing/photo op session where you give away signed CD's or posters, get some caterers in there, have some music (if you're not performing yourself) from an equally yoked band that agrees with your politics and make the "ticket" for entry that little receipt they give you when you vote? In Taylor and Kanye's case, can you imagine the number of groupies they can get to show up? Hell, folks...it's a Tuesday in November; you're probably not doing a whole hell of a lot anyway that evening. It will cost you tragically little and likely stimulate the vote for the candidate you support.
I'm all for athletes and celebs weighing in on their political views. They didn't forego their right to opine when they became artists.