Shortly after the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift pledged her support to the latter. And as the numbers show, that could still have an impact.
It was a statement of opinion that many people in the USA have been waiting for a long time: Shortly after the first TV debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift announced that she would vote for the Democratic candidate. What effect Swift’s voting decision might have remains to be seen. Now, however, a first number has been announced that should give hope.
Taylor Swift linked election website
In her Instagram story, Swift linked a special URL that redirected those interested to the website vote.gov. Eligible voters in the USA can register to vote there. A necessary step for everyone who has already reached the appropriate age and is allowed to cast their vote.
As NBC News reports, the General Services Administration in the USA can see exactly how many people have clicked on Swift’s link: As of Wednesday afternoon (in the USA), there were 337,826 people.
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She votes for Kamala Harris
Democrats in particular are hoping that Swift can motivate their young voters to go to the polls and cast their votes in November. “I did my own research and made my decision,” Swift told her fans on Instagram. “It’s your job to do your research and you have to make your choice. I also want to say, especially to first-time voters, remember that you have to be registered to vote! I also think it’s a lot easier early to choose,” the musician continued.
The record musician confirmed her own decision with facts. She was particularly impressed by Harris’ attitude’ Vice candidate Tim Walz on LGBTQ+ rights and fertility treatments such as IVF. A woman’s “right to her own body” is just as important to Swift herself. In this respect, the musician apparently feels best represented by the Democrats.
source: “NBC News”
