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entertainment1 year ago

"Significant Percentage of Americans and Republicans Embrace Taylor Swift Election Conspiracy Theories, Poll Reveals"

A new poll from Monmouth University in New Jersey reveals that nearly 1 in 5 Americans believe in a baseless conspiracy theory that singer Taylor Swift is part of a covert federal effort to re-elect President Joe Biden in 2024. The theory, propagated by some members of the alt-right, suggests that Swift's relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce is part of a government scheme to control American politics. The poll also found that a majority of those who believe in this theory identify with or lean toward the GOP and are likely to support former president Donald Trump in the upcoming election.

politics1 year ago

"Poll Reveals Shocking Number of Americans Embrace Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theories"

A Monmouth University poll revealed that nearly one in five Americans believe in a conspiracy theory alleging that Taylor Swift is involved in a plot to help Joe Biden win re-election, with 46% of respondents having heard about it. The theory gained traction in rightwing media after Swift began dating Travis Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs player, and has been fueled by speculation around Swift's potential endorsement of Biden. The poll also found that the majority of those who believe in the conspiracy identify with or lean towards the Republican party, with 83% expressing support for Trump in the upcoming election.

politics1 year ago

"Poll: 1 in 5 Americans Embrace Taylor Swift Election Conspiracy Theory"

A Monmouth University survey found that 18% of Americans believe in a conspiracy theory suggesting a covert government effort to use Taylor Swift to help President Biden win re-election. The majority of those who embraced the theory were Republicans, with 83% likely to vote for former President Donald J. Trump in November. This theory also overlapped with 2020 election denial, with 73% of respondents subscribing to both. The speculation arose from Ms. Swift's attendance at the Super Bowl as a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, prompting anger and wild speculation among online conservatives.

politics1 year ago

"Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theories and Political Beliefs: A Poll's Findings"

A new poll by Monmouth University reveals that Americans who believe in the conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift is involved in a scheme to help Democrats win the 2020 election are also more likely to deny the election results. The poll found that almost three-quarters of those who believe in the Swift conspiracy also believe the election outcome was fraudulent, with a majority identifying with or leaning toward the Republican Party. The spread of conspiratorial thinking on the right has included theories about the Super Bowl being fixed in favor of Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and speculation about Swift's potential political endorsements.

polling-entertainment1 year ago

"Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theories and Political Connections: A Polling Institute's Findings"

A Monmouth University Poll finds that just under 1 in 5 Americans believe in a conspiracy theory involving singer Taylor Swift and a covert government effort to help President Joe Biden win the 2024 election, with 71% of believers identifying with or leaning toward the Republican Party. Additionally, the poll reveals that 68% of the American public approves of Swift encouraging her fans to vote, while 39% have a favorable impression of her and 6% consider themselves "Swifties." The poll was conducted from February 8 to 12, 2024, with 902 adults in the United States.