Staff Reports
Pop sensation Taylor Swift recently made a notable decision, opting for the gridiron over a political rally. Instead of attending Vice President Kamala Harris’ star-studded final campaign rally in Philadelphia, Swift chose to support her boyfriend at a Kansas City Chiefs primetime NFL game. It seems even the biggest pop stars realize that football might be more entertaining than politics, especially when it comes to Harris’ celebrity-fueled events.
For those who have been following the Harris-Walz campaign, it’s clear that the strategy has hinged on celebrity endorsements and glitzy concerts. These rallies feature performances from various A-list artists, creating a smoke-and-mirrors effect designed to make it appear as if there’s overwhelming support for Harris. Yet, numerous videos reveal the harsh reality—supporters rushing for the exits as soon as the concert ends, clearly more interested in the free entertainment than the political message. It turns out raucous hip-hop beats are far more appealing than monotonous political speeches.
Taylor Swift here in Kansas City. The street lights have pointed home to Arrowhead. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/y9sul0Amta
— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) November 4, 2024
The grand finale of the Harris campaign took place atop the iconic Philadelphia Art Museum steps, featuring a lineup designed to distract voters from the lack of substance. Lady Gaga, Fat Joe, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ricky Martin, and even Oprah Winfrey graced the stage. However, conspicuously absent from this high-profile lineup was Taylor Swift, signaling perhaps that even she has her limits when it comes to political theater. Harris and her team seem to have miscalculated the value of celebrity endorsements, especially when Swift, who had previously lent her star power to the campaign, opted for football fun instead.
Democrats have been touting Swift’s endorsement as a potential game-changer, but recent polling indicates otherwise. A survey from YouGov, not exactly a bastion of right-leaning thought, revealed that only eight percent of voters felt swayed by her backing. Meanwhile, a significantly larger portion of voters—20 percent—reported being less likely to support Harris precisely because of Swift’s endorsement. This is a classic case of good intentions gone awry; in the political arena, it appears that celebrity status doesn’t carry the weight it once did.
Ultimately, a commanding 66 percent of respondents concluded that Swift’s endorsement won’t alter their voting decisions in 2024. It seems that while celebrities may strut their stuff on stage, the average American voter remains unimpressed and more interested in real issues than who sings at campaign rallies. In a world rife with political pandering, it’s Taylor Swift’s choice of football over a political campaign that might just strike a chord with many tired of the endless celebrity circus.
