A recent NBC News poll shows that Republican views of Taylor Swift have sharply decreased since last year. After the pop singer endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, 47% of Republicans now view her negatively, up from 26% in 2023. Conversely, Democrats have a positive view of Swift, with 58% viewing her favorably. Independents have also shown a slight decrease in positive views, from 34% to 26%. Overall, Swift’s favorability among registered voters has dropped from 40% in 2023 to 33% this year, with negative feelings increasing from 16% to 27%. The pollsters noted that Republicans have significantly shifted their opinion of Swift, from a +2 rating to -35, indicating a clear backlash within that party.
Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Harris came after the first debate with former President Donald Trump. She criticized the use of an AI-generated image of her supporting Trump and endorsed Harris for her leadership qualities. Trump responded on social media with strong opposition to Swift, while Harris embraced the endorsement, playing Swift’s song “The Man” at a post-debate party and praising her courage.
The NBC News poll, conducted in September with 1,000 registered voters, reveals the impact of Swift’s political stance on her public image, particularly among Republicans. This development highlights the intersection of music, celebrity, and politics in the current cultural landscape.
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