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What impact will Taylor Swift really have on the US election?

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BBC Radio 4 's Why Do You Hate Me USA interviews dozens of voters who say posts from Taylor Swift and her mega fans on social media have motivated them to go out and vote.

But just because you're a fan of Swift doesnât mean you're going to vote like her, I learned.

A study from Harvard Kennedy School found their authenticity can be key when motivating people to vote.

Swifties for Kamala campaign group has raised over $200,000 (Â153,000) for Harris 's campaign.

They aim to have 22 million direct voter contacts in total by Election Day .

Swifties are giving out friendship bracelets with political slogans like âin my voting eraâ.

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79

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75

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66

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

47

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not offensive

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not hateful

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Time-value

short-lived

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