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Why Taylor Swift’s support could win the race for Kamala Harris

Celebrities do not change people’s minds. But enough of the army of young female Swifties might come out to vote.

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epa11550231 Taylor Swift fans pose for photographs in front of a mural outside Wembley Stadium before the first of the current Eras Tour series of concerts at Wembley Stadium, in London, Britain, 15 August 2024. The last concerts of US pop star's Eras Tour in Europe take place at London's Wembley Stadium from 15 to 20 August 2024. The concerts will go ahead amid additional security measures following the cancellation of Swift's three shows in Vienna earlier in August 2024. London Metropolitan Police's spokesperson had said that 'There is nothing to indicate that the matters being investigated by the Austrian authorities will have an impact on upcoming events here in London.'  EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN

Fans taking photographs in front of a mural outside Wembley Stadium before the first of a Taylor Swift concert on Aug 15.

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Look what you made her do.

When former US president Donald Trump shared

fake images of global music phenomenon Taylor Swift endorsing him

in August, I wondered quietly whether Tay Tay would set the record straight. After all, the songstress had supported President Joe Biden’s bid in 2020 and her disdain for Trump is well-known.

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