Do Celebrity Endorsements Of Political Candidates Move The Needle?
Published: Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 3:13pm
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Earlier this month, Taylor Swift ended her practice of not talking politics, and took to Instagram to formally endorse two Democratic candidates in her home state of Tennessee.
She is, of course, not the first celebrity to let fans know which candidates they support or oppose, and the decision to get involved in politics always carries risks for actors, musicians, athletes and other celebrities.
To talk about this, Gwen Nisbett, an associate professor at the University of North Texas School of Journalism, joined The Show.