Despite idolization, Taylor Swift fans still fundraise for candidate Kamala Harris

Although Taylor Swift has yet to confirm which party she supports in the upcoming election, her fan group recently organized an online fundraiser and raised nearly $140,000 for the Democratic candidate.

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.

Photo: The Rolling Stone

However, Taylor Swift has no connection to the group, so she did not appear here. According to records, the 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 participated in the event via Zoom. At the beginning of the event, Carole King called Taylor her "musical and creative niece". 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 tough 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 the song 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 the presidential candidate gain more exposure, such as cold calling or knocking on doors. "I've been a political campaigner for many years. I've knocked on doors, even met celebrities. I'm telling you all this because if any of you are skeptical about campaigning in those ways, believe that you have nothing to lose, and the contribution is significant," she said.

Carole King suddenly appeared at the event, the two have a relatively close relationship.

Photo: The Rolling Stone

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" that the 10-minute hit All Too Well and Karma are her favorite songs. She also recalled Taylor Swift's case against Ticketmaster, and called this "the era of the first female president". Speaking about the female 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 endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020. "We're not waiting for Taylor to endorse Kamala Harris," said Rohan Reagan, communications manager for the event. "Taylor endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 election, so there's a good chance she'll endorse again."

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