Jesse Scheckner
When Donald Trump declared, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” on Truth Social this past Sunday, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) pollsters hadn’t even begun asking voters a question whose answer will likely roil him further.
But incredibly, 10% of voters think Swift’s endorsement last week of Kamala Harris will actually be a boon for the former President.
Pollsters from FAU’s PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research surveyed 820 voters online in English and Spanish Sept. 16-17.
Since it was an online poll, Mainstreet said it cannot assign a margin of error.
The margin of error for a poll this size is typically 3.4% at the 95% confidence level.
While 1 in 10 voters think Trump will be helped more by the Swift nod, well over half are confident Harris will benefit more at the ballot box.
Twenty-five percent believe it will strongly help the Vice President, and 33% said it will give her a slight boost.
Meanwhile, 32% of voters think Swift’s support won’t affect the race at all.
Luzmarina Garcia, an assistant Professor of Political Science at FAU, said Swift’s endorsement may be key to activating young voters who may have otherwise skipped voting this year.
“Celebrity endorsements can increase engagement in and visibility of elections, although it is not clear if endorsements persuade voters,” she said in a statement.
“However, Swift’s message has led hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Vote.gov website via her unique link.”
Among likely voters, Harris holds a 5-point lead over Trump nationally, with 50% backing her and 45% behind the former President. Three percent said they still haven’t decided, and 2% plan to vote for someone else.
Asked who they thought would win, 54% said Harris. That includes 97% of self-identified Harris supporters. Ninety-three percent of Trump supporters said the same about him.
“This type of question can be a window on the political mood,” PolCom Lab Director Kevin Wagner, who teaches political science at FAU, said in a statement. “Asking people to predict the winner can give a sense of how people see their friends and family voting.”
Harris also edged Trump slightly on the personability front, with 35% of respondents saying they’d prefer to have her over for Thanksgiving dinner compared to 34% who would rather welcome Trump on Turkey Day.
Eight percent said they’d instead like to host Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and 6% said Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, is most preferable.
Eighteen percent don’t want any of them at their house.
The General Election is on Nov. 5.
6 comments
PeterH
September 19, 2024 at 4:59 pm
I think the poll is obviously correct.
Bobblehead Kammy
September 19, 2024 at 5:05 pm
I should have figured you to be a Swiftie.🤣
Cindy
September 19, 2024 at 6:08 pm
I guess they will shake it off.. reminds me of the beatle days. Screaming and crying
"E" [FKA ELVIS, FKA EARL PITTS AMERICAN]
September 19, 2024 at 7:36 pm
Good evening America,
I, “E”, have been a fan of Tay Tay’s since back in the Day Day. Yes, America “E” is Tay Tay’s #1 Swifty!!!
While keeping up the illusion of Tay Tay’s support for The Democratic Party remains essential for our revenue (at this time) we are both, (Tay Tay & “E”) totally aware of The Winds of Politics and as such we, “Tay Tay & “E” are both already booked to sing together at Don’s Inaguration. I’m blessed with a Sage singing voice which will blend & compliment perfectly with Tay Tay’s “Golden Voice” of an Angel sent down from Heaven Above for all of us To Love. Plus I’ve got the good looks, for a man my age, to perfectly compliment Tay Tay’s fresh good looks. So all you Capital One Card-Holders need to keep a look out for how you can win IHeart tickits to attend our “Once In A Lifetime” Inaguration Party/Bash for Don.
Lets just keep this on “The DL” for now because by everyone thinking Tay Tay is backing Harris (for now) is essential for our Sage (and Top-Secret Plan).
Again, America Thank You, and keep a sharp eye out for the Capital One/IHEART RADIO really Big promo on how you can win tickits to “The Tay Tay/”E” Inaguration Concert for Don, “The Donald”.
*As a Teaser, we are working with Lee GreenWood to secure the rights to his Chart Busting Song….”Proud to be an American Where At Least I Know I’m Free Song from way back in the aftermath of 911*
Thank you America,
Tay Tay & E” [FKA ELVIS, FKA EARL PITTS AMERICAN]
*free bumper stickers will be coming out in aproximently 38 days*
"E"
September 19, 2024 at 8:16 pm
…..”and I’d gladly stand up next to Tay Tay and defend her still today ‘Cause THERE AINT NO DOUBT I LOVE I LOVE THIS LAND AND TAY TAY GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!
“E”
Andrew Finn
September 19, 2024 at 11:45 pm
Longing for the day when when we are not subjected to Taylor Swift’s every move, thought, speech; and opinions in every other article or story in the news. Longing for the day when the NFL broadcasts stop being the “Taylor Swift Show” every time here boyfriend walks on the field. Longing for the day when we don’t have in depth reports on what Taylor Swift wears. eats, drinks, says. and thinks’ Longing for the day when we no longer hear about everywhere Taylor Swift goes, how she got there, what she did, and who she talked to. and how she got back home —— almost makes you miss the “Kar-trash-ians” daily reports we used to be subjected to, Enough already !!!!!!!!!!!!