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Laurel Elder, Professor of Political Science, Hartwick College

The only thing limiting Taylor Swift’s popularity is partisan polarization

Around the world, Taylor Swift's fan base skews female. AP Photo/Heinz Peter Bader

Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” generated a cultural whirlwind: chart-topping success, social media saturation and frenzied debate over her artistic evolution.

Nonetheless, despite this warm reception, opinions on Swift are deeply polarized by party. Democrats are far more likely to view her positively; Republicans are more likely to hold negative views. This partisan divide remains in place even after accounting for age, gender and other demographic differences.

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