Slate Magazine
•Enough With the Celebrity Endorsements in Politics
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The idea that celebrities could somehow use their cultural power to get fans to vote for certain candidates struck me as ridiculous at best, and snobby and condescending at worst.
The days of a celebrity face equaling trust in a brand, let alone a person, are long in the past.
We have to accept that any “cool” factor is an illusion.
As the celebrities showed up more and more, I got a sinking feeling: This is sending the wrong message, if it's sending any message at all.
I want to vote for someone because I like them and their ideas, not because my favorite artist does.
The future Democratic candidate for president in 2028 : Please do not have a “celebrity” pillar of your campaign strategy.
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