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Taylor Swift and Kamala Harris backing the Chiefs—Is this a game-changer or just a gimmick?

Forget the typical political fluff—this is all about the good stuff! Kamala Harris just brought some serious heat to her WIRED autocomplete interview, and you won’t want to miss this. Kicking things off, she spilled the tea on her superstar supporter, Taylor Swift, and then dropped a hilarious confession about Travis Kelce and the Chiefs.  

“I am very proud to have the support of Taylor Swift,” Harris asserted, starting with that undeniable star power. She proudly shared how pumped she is to have Swift’s support, giving props to the pop icon for her talent and fearless stance on what matters. “She’s an incredible artist, and I really respect the courage that she has shown in her career to stand up for what she believes is right.” But then came the kicker: “We were on different sides of the Super Bowl last year. I am a 49ers fan, but who’s mad at anyone for being loyal to their team, right?” Bam! While Swift was busy cheering for Kansas City, Harris had her Niners pride on full display. Talk about keeping it real!

Shifting from football fandom to political banter, Harris continued to shine. “The debate was quite enjoyable,” she said, clearly loving the political scrimmage. The 2024 Democratic Presidential Nominee emphasized the importance of civil discourse in democracy, believing it’s essential to have discussions—even when opinions clash. She’s all about creating opportunities for meaningful debates about ideas and policies.

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When it came to her vision, she didn’t pull any punches. Harris stood firmly behind a forward-looking agenda, contrasting it with her opponent’s focus on the past. She pointed out that attempts to limit personal freedoms are definitely not the way to go. “I stand for a vision that is about the future of our country, offering a new generation of leadership,” she declared, throwing shade at her opponent. “My opponent, Donald Trump, has a vision grounded in the past, attempting to take us backward—taking away the freedom to make decisions about your own body, regardless of your gender. I think that’s backward.” Boom! That’s a bold call, and she’s ready to tackle the tough issues head-on.

But it wasn’t all serious business. Harris describes herself as a “joyful warrior,” highlighting the need to find happiness in each other and harness our collective strength to uplift communities and form coalitions.  Flashing that signature smile, the 59-year-old alluded, “It’s important to find joy in each other and the strength we each have to lift each other up, build community, and create coalitions.” Now that’s a vibe! In this heartbreakingly chaotic world, a little joy goes a long way.

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As she wrapped up, Harris encouraged everyone to share some joy, expressing how much she enjoys connecting with people. She urged folks to stay active and get out there and vote.

So there you have it: Taylor Swift proudly backing Kamala Harris, both on and off-field. 

Taylor Swift backs Kamala Harris, sends 284M followers a political message 

Taylor Swift just made her 284M followers stop scrolling with a major political drop. In her Instagram post, Kelce’s girlfriend called Harris a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and made it clear—she’s backing Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Swift’s all about Kamala Harris because she’s dedicated to causes like LGBTQ+ rights and women’s autonomy. The Grammy-winner even praised Walz for his long-time advocacy on these issues.

Swift’s political influence’s been rising ever since she stepped into the fray during the 2020 election. Encouraging her fans, especially first-time voters, to do their homework, Travis Kelce’s girlfriend dropped a link to early voting info like it was the latest release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version, of course).

Meanwhile, Harris’ camp didn’t see this coming but welcomed it as a “decisive victory.” Walz, caught off-guard by the endorsement during an interview with Rachel Maddow, smiled and simply called Swift’s words “eloquent.” This kind of backing from a pop powerhouse like Swift? It’s game-changing. 

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But not everyone’s a fan. Donald Trump, still fresh off the debate stage, shrugged off Taylor Swift’s endorsement in typical fashion, claiming it could hurt her in the “marketplace.” Let’s see if that prediction ages.

With that being said, do check out our latest Think Tank exclusive interview with Doug Sanders. It’s packed with exclusive insights about the current NFL season, college football, and much more.

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