Will pop star Taylor Swift be the one to save Joe Biden’s 2024 election campaign? This light-hearted concept is a tongue-in-cheek recommendation devised by Berkeley Law professor Orin Kerr.
Swift’s vast fanbase, termed as ‘Swifties’, have frequently shown their eagerness to follow their idol’s calls to action. Swift’s influence notably reflected in a surge of voter registration seen when she took to social media encouraging her followers to register to vote. As per a report from CBS, Vote.org witnessed an over 1000% spike in voter registrations in the hour following her post. This wave continued throughout the day, accumulating to over 38,000 registrations. Additionally, a significant increase of 72% was seen in the number of 18-year-olds registering as compared to the previous year.
Building on these facts, professor Kerr, while not typically a political strategist but an expert in Fourth Amendment and criminal procedures, has put forth a playful strategy for Biden’s campaign. Kerr suggests deploying Taylor Swift’s influence further by encouraging her to host a 2024 Swing State Tour. This strategy, though laden with legal and logistical challenges, exhibits a creative direction towards Biden’s polling challenges.
Below is a tweet from Professor Kerr outlining his idea.
So basically, the Biden Campaign should encourage Swift to put on a 2024 Swing State Tour, visiting venues in Mich, Ga, Az, Pa, Wisc, and Nevada. A district judge in the 5th Cir might enjoin the concert tour, sure, but no strategy is without legal risks.https://t.co/kBoGScHu3d
However, considering Swift’s international tour commitments, this strategy faces notable logistical challenges. Regardless, Kerr’s imaginative approach presents an interesting avenue for boosting voter registrations, particularly amongst young voters, in Biden’s favor.