Do you think celebrities political influence pushes politics in a more positive or negative direction? Do you think their influence has grown over time?

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Mary-Kate Lizotte, PhD · Accepted Answer

I do not think that celebrity endorsements push politics in any particular direction or that their influence has grown much over time. Prior increases in voter registrations after her political endorsements and comments suggest Taylor Swift's influence is more substantial compared to other celebrities.

Do you think celebrities political influence pushes politics in a more positive or negative direction? Do you think their influence has grown over time?

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