Reaching for a Connection to Taylor Swift
The New York Times • 10/3/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
A Democrat in a competitive House primary in Colorado is among several politicians attempting to connect with voters through references to Taylor Swift, according to The New York Times. This trend highlights the broader strategy of leveraging popular culture in political campaigns.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
103 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
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- 2025-10-10Why Is Taylor Swift So Polarizing? And Other Big ‘Showgirl’ Questions (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-13Taylor Swift Smashes Another Record With ‘Showgirl’ (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-18Can Taylor Swift Be an Underdog and the Biggest Pop Star on Earth? (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-11Taylor Swift reveals favorite songs, predicts Stephen Colbert's next gig (USA Today)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 103 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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