Robert B. Hubbell on the right-wing freak-out over Taylor Swift:
"The fact that they believe Taylor Swift is part of a deep-state conspiracy signals their anxiety and insecurity.
No one should dismiss the enormous influence that Taylor Swift has over her fans. An endorsement would likely motivate hundreds of thousands of young voters to show up in November."
"And what Republicans fear most is voters who show up at the polls. Republicans win when people don’t vote. That’s the fear at the center of their freak out over Taylor Swift—that young people might be motivated to vote."
@wdlindsy No need for an endorsement. Republicans have come out swinging as anti-Taylor Swift to the point of lunacy. An endorsement would probably reduce her impact.
@Extra_Special_Carbon When Hubbell speaks of an endorsement here, he's talking about the rumor that Taylor Swift will endorse Biden's presidential candidacy at the Super Bowl.
@wdlindsy She won’t, and she shouldn’t. Her best endorsement is ignoring the right wings flailing at a very popular figure. The minute she endorses Biden, she becomes what Republicans are claiming.
@wdlindsy You have a distorted view, probably because you remember the few that did, but don’t remember the ones that didn’t. Who did Beyoncé endorse? Most keep their politics private, and the smart ones know it’s not useful to their career or the candidate.