The pop superstar announced Sunday she’s voting for Tennessee’s Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen, ending her years-long refusal to enter into the political debate. And everyone, it would seem, has an opinion on TayTay’s opinion.
“In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now,” Swift wrote in an Instagram post.
Swift’s name trended on Twitter well into Monday morning as her fans on both sides of the political spectrum had their say. Of course, Bredesen was quick to thank the singer and song writter. Even her brother, Austin, jumped in. Check out some of the best celeb reaction on social media.
Alyssa Milano✔@Alyssa_Milano
Taylor Swift Speaks Out Against Anti-Gay Senate Candidate – Thank you, @taylorswift13. https://apple.news/ABCWp2NKhSVa3JxfPEibJ8Q …
Taylor Swift Finally Takes a Political Stand, Speaks Out Against Anti-Gay Senate Candidate
The country crooner turned pop superstar publicly endorsed a candidate on Instagram on Sunday, after years of criticism for staying quiet on political issues.
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Debra Messing✔@DebraMessing
Thank you @taylorswift13 !
Kyle Griffin✔@kylegriffin1
Taylor Swift just endorsed Tennessee Democrats Phil Bredesen and Rep. Jim Cooper on her Instagram.
She says of Republican Marsha Blackburn: “Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me.”
tyler oakley✔@tyleroakley
grateful that @taylorswift13 spoke up. hope this is just the beginning!!
Pop Crave@PopCraveTaylor Swift breaks her silence on her political views, endorces democratic House of Representatives and senator: “I believe in the fight for #LGBTQ rights. I believe that the systematic racism we still see in this country towards POC is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.”
Quest superdweeb Love✔@questlove
*spit take*
KB✔@KaraRBrown
If you had told me two years ago Kanye would be running around in a MAGA hat while Taylor Swift was endorsing democratic candidates, I would have smacked you to the ground and stolen your wallet for wasting my time.
billy eichner✔@billyeichner
Good on you @taylorswift13. Whether you have 1 follower or 100 million, now is the time to speak out and VOTE. http://Vote.gov to register!
Out Magazine✔@outmagazine
“I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights.”
Swift denounced conservative candidate Marsha Blackburn and urged her fans to register to vote.https://out.com/popnography/2018/10/07/taylor-swift-finally-gets-political …
