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In her Instagram post, Swift broke her political silence and endorsed former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen (D) over Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R) in the state's Senate race. Swift also endorsed Democrat Jim Cooper in his re-election bid for the House of Representatives.
Swift said she though she'd rather support female candidates, Blackburn's \"voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me.\" She rattled off Blackburn's voting record, saying \"She believes businesses have ta right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry. These are not MY Tennessee values.\"
She continued on in her post, saying, \"I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country,\" she said. \"I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.\"
Mary Mancini, chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, told ABC News that she was excited about Swift's decision to get political.
“It's really exciting. She did what every American should be doing, she came out and made a case for why shes voting the way she is. We know what people think about Tennessee and the truth is Tennessee is in the middle of transformation,\" Mancini said. \"A new generation of leaders are coming from across the state that are shaping who we are and who are going to be. She speaks for them. She's who Tennessee really is and what our values are. That's anyone, no matter who are, or what you look like, or where you live should have the opportunity for a better life for you and your family.\"
Mancini said Democrats in many parts of the state are often bullied into silence and hopes Swift's post gave them courage to be vocal about their beliefs.
\"Imagine someone who doesn't have her stature or megaphone being bullied for thinking the same way. Everything there is is geared towards silencing people who have the same viewpoint that she does. It's been a great thing for Tennesseans that share those same values,\" Mancini said.
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Trump praised Blackburn to reporters on the White House's South Lawn after learning of Swift's post, saying she is \"doing a good job.\" He continued, \"I'm sure Taylor Swift doesn't know anything about her. Let's say that I like Taylor's music about 25 percent less now.\"
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