Katy Perry Praises Taylor Swift For Political Instagram Posts

By Paris Close

October 21, 2018

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Katy Perry is singing Taylor Swift's praises.

During her appearance at amfAR Gala Los Angeles, the "Swish Swish" singer-songwriter took some time out to voice her support for her former pop rival's rare political endorsements ahead of the upcoming midterm elections on November 6.

According to Variety, Perry was actually one of the first celebrities to "like" Swift's unique statement on politics, so when they asked why she did so, the superstar replied, "She's setting such a great example."

It's the latest sign that the dust between the two music matriarchs has finally settled after years-long reports of their contentious relationship. Back in May, Perry extended a peace offering in the form of an actual olive branch and a personal letter to the "Delicate" artist, to which Swift acknowledged on her Instagram Story.

Earlier this month, the "Bad Blood" performer broke her political silence via Instagram when she declared her support for Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen and Democratic Congressman Jim Cooper.

Swift expressed her approval for the two Tennessee Democrats was based on their shared concern in ending systemic racism and racial discrimination and pushing for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. Oppositely, Swift disavowed Tennessee’s Republican Representative Marsha Blackburn, whose voting record she said, "appalls and terrifies me."

"She voted against equal pay for women. … She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry," Swift continued in her note. "These are not MY Tennessee values."

The country star's extraordinary message was also credited for the recent spike in voter registrations on Vote.org.

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I’m writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I’ll be voting in the state of Tennessee. In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now. 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. 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. I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love. Running for Senate in the state of Tennessee is a woman named Marsha Blackburn. As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn. Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me. She voted against equal pay for women. She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape. She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry. These are not MY Tennessee values. I will be voting for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives. Please, please educate yourself on the candidates running in your state and vote based on who most closely represents your values. For a lot of us, we may never find a candidate or party with whom we agree 100% on every issue, but we have to vote anyway. So many intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have turned 18 in the past two years and now have the right and privilege to make their vote count. But first you need to register, which is quick and easy to do. October 9th is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the state of TN. Go to vote.org and you can find all the info. Happy Voting! 🗳😃🌈

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