Taylor swift biography 2012 election
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Professor of Communication in Politics and Civil Society Andrea Römmele breaks down how celebrities influence election campaigns.
One of the hotly debated questions during the recent Super Bowl was whether popstar Taylor Swift would use the football game to comment on the US presidential election and tell her fans to vote for US President Joe Biden. Spoiler alert: so far, she hasn't. But can a celebrity like Swift influence the outcome of the presidential election? “Yes, she can,” says Hertie School Dean of Executive Education Andrea Römmele. The Professor of Communication in Politics and Civil Society gives three reasons why.
No. 1: Celebrities are opinion leaders
“Research tells us that it’s personal contacts, particularly through opinion leaders, that influence our decisions. These opinion leaders are people we trust – often friends, colleagues or famous personalities such as film and music stars,” Römmele says. Looking at social media, the opinion leaders of the online world are YouTubers and TikTokers, along with comedians, actors and singers. All of them play a central role in their social networks, she explains. “They have a huge number of followers, reach into diverse networks, have a high level of communication skills, and are seen as credible by their
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Early Life
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The political arena in the United States is, on the one hand, spectacular, and on the other, merciless, as candidates try to use absolutely all available means in order to win the support of voters and win the desired position. The most valuable position is certainly the presidential one.
In addition to presenting their own political agenda, candidates often use dirty campaigns to smear their opponents. One of the strategies is getting the support of public figures – popular celebrities. Due to their multi-million fan base, popular figures from the world of entertainment and show business, such as actors and musicians, can influence social and even political processes including elections.
In this context, for the past few years, and especially for months, the spotlight has been directed towards the currently most popular world pop star, Taylor Alison Swift. As bizarre as it sounds, due to the complexity of the electoral system in the USA, the singer’s political activism can to some extent influence the outcome of the US presidential elections in November this year.
The emergence of the phenomenon
Over the past 15 years, diligent musical work has made Swift a global music icon. Her take-off was more than spectaculare. From an unknown girl with musical talent