Accordingly, the Swifties (Taylor Swift fans) coalition supporting Kamala officially launched yesterday, raising more than $138,000 for the Democratic candidate via online Zoom. Also participating in this event were 2 senators and legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. The pop superstar is understood to have no connection to the organization.
However, Taylor Swift has no connection to the group, so she did not appear here. According to records, this event has attracted about 250 million followers on social media platforms since former President Joe Biden withdrew from the race in late July and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
According to CNN , more than 26,000 people joined the event via Zoom. At the beginning of the event, Carole King called Taylor her “musical and creative granddaughter.” She also added: “I’m so excited about Kamala and I think a lot of people are. I admire her. And you can see that Biden made a really kind but also difficult decision. I’m so proud of him…”.
During the event, she also rapped the chorus of Taylor Swift’s 2014 hit ” Shake It Off .” In 2021, the singer performed “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” to induct King into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In addition to voicing her support, she also suggested ways for attendees to help raise awareness for presidential candidates, such as cold calling or knocking on doors. “I’ve been a political campaigner for many years. I’ve knocked on doors, I’ve even met celebrities. I tell you all this because if any of you are skeptical about campaigning that way, believe me, there’s nothing to lose, and the contribution is significant,” she said. Carole King suddenly appeared at the event, the two have a relatively close relationship.
In addition to King, the event was attended by Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Congressman Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania, Congresswoman Becca Balint of Vermont and Chairman of the Democratic Party of North Carolina – Anderson Clayton. Senator Elizabeth Warren – Senator of Massachusetts “revealed” the 10-minute hit All Too Well and Karma are her favorite songs. She also recalled Taylor Swift’s lawsuit against Ticketmaster, calling this “the era of the first female president”.
Speaking about the singer, Ms. Warren said: “She is resilient and always knows how to confront bullies. She knows how to be herself in the most authentic and joyful way. We, the fans, through holding hands, will also overcome many difficulties in this life. And that is the purpose of Kamala Harris.”
While Taylor Swift has yet to comment on the 2024 election, it has been widely documented that the singer supported the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020.
“We’re not waiting for Taylor to endorse Kamala Harris,” said Rohan Reagan, the event’s communications manager. “Taylor endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 election, so there’s a good chance she’ll endorse again.”
