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Congressman Eric Swalwell is showing what “Only the Young” can do — with some help from Taylor Swift.
The pop star authorized the use of one of her songs in a political spot for the first time on Friday (Oct. 30), as her protest song featured in Miss Americana soundtracked the nearly two-minute clip of protests, inhumane immigration policies, police brutality, voter fraud, climate change and more that the nation has experienced since Donald Trump was elected in 2016.
The vignette also shows the power of voting, and the change that can come from rising against injustice. The clip ends with Democratic nominee Joe Biden hugging a young person, assuring, “We’re going to be okay.”
“Up there’s the finish line. Our future is worth our fight,” Swalwell captioned the clip, encouraging Americans to vote in the days leading up to the election. “Thank you, Taylor Swift, for voicing what #OnlyTheYoung can do. Let’s run!”
Earlier this month, Swift officially endorsed Biden with a photo holding a large plate of blue “Biden Harris 2020” cookies.
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