A recent New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena College poll, conducted between September 11 and 16, highlights singer Taylor Swift's favorability among likely voters across political groups. The survey sampled 2,437 voters nationwide and offers an insight into how different political affiliations perceive the pop star, who endorsed the Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris on September 10.Swift endorsed Harris in an Instagram post. She wrote: "I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos." "I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades," she added. Among all voters, 44% expressed a favorable view of Swift, while 34% held an unfavorable opinion and 22% were unsure. However, when broken down by party affiliation, a different story emerges. 70% of Democrats view Swift favorably, with only 11% expressing an unfavorable view. On the other hand, Republicans show a significantly lower favorability rating for Swift, with just 23% having a favorable opinion, while 60% view her unfavorably and 17% remain undecided.Independent voters, a pivotal group in elections, reveal a more moderate stance when it comes to Swift. 41% of the surveyed independent voters had a favorable view of Swift, 32% unfavorable and 27% undecided. Swift has been advocating on issues like LGBT+ rights and abortion rights and her stance on politics resonates with different demographics. The same poll found that former President Donald Trump holds a 47% favorability rating, with 51% viewing him unfavorably. Vice President Kamala Harris’s favorability is nearly split, with 48% of voters viewing her favorably and 49% unfavorably. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points, according to the New York Times.
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