Washington • When the big political news of the week involves Taylor Swift and Kanye West, we’re in serious trouble. I’m trying to “Shake It Off,” but I can’t.
I don't mean to sound "Heartless," but we shouldn't have to pay the slightest attention to what those pop-music megastars think about the midterm election and President Trump. We do pay attention, though. The celebrification of our politics is complete, heaven help us, and we can only hope this doesn't mark the "End Game" of American society.
Swift, who is registered to vote in Tennessee, posted a lengthy caption on Instagram late Sunday in which she excoriated GOP Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn — "her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me" — and announced support for Democratic hopeful Phil Bredesen.