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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,136 posts)
Mon Oct 8, 2018, 12:01 AM Oct 2018

Taylor Swift bashes Blackburn in favor of Tennessee Dems, breaking political silence

Taylor Swift — the pop star who notably has strayed from politics — broke that silence on Sunday, writing on Instagram that she'll be voting for Tennessee Democrats in the midterm elections.

Swift, 28, slammed Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn in an Instagram post.

"As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn," Swift stated. "Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me."

Swift continued: "She voted against equal pay for women. She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape. She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry."

"These are not MY Tennessee values," the "Fearless" singer said online.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/taylor-swift-bashes-blackburn-in-favor-of-tennessee-dems-breaking-political-silence/ar-BBO52ET?li=BBnb7Kz

If she can get young people to vote then good for her.

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Taylor Swift bashes Blackburn in favor of Tennessee Dems, breaking political silence (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2018 OP
K&R Scurrilous Oct 2018 #1
Good for her! I'd love to see her inspire young voters! SunSeeker Oct 2018 #2
Maybe Taylor Swift isn't the Aryan Goddess the Trumpian Alt-Right Nazis imaginedf her to be Julian Englis Oct 2018 #3
KNR Lucinda Oct 2018 #4
Good morning Ms Swift. JohnnyRingo Oct 2018 #5
That's nice Sherman A1 Oct 2018 #6
Guess rownesheck Oct 2018 #7
It's all hands on deck and she can make a difference. Vinca Oct 2018 #8
Blackburn is among the worst. nt oasis Oct 2018 #9

JohnnyRingo

(18,638 posts)
5. Good morning Ms Swift.
Mon Oct 8, 2018, 03:13 AM
Oct 2018

...Glad to see you're finally woke.

I'm sure she's remained silent for the sake of her career, but I don't think she has much to worry about now. Marsha Blackburn is among the most repulsive of republicans. I cringe at her every mean spirited word.

Taylor Swift knows that if she isn't interested in politics, politics still takes a deep interest in her.

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