Singer-songwriter Carole King joined the Swifties for Kamala organizing call Tuesday to encourage attendees to get involved in door-knocking and more to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Calls throughout the Zoom asked for $19.89 and $13 donations to the campaign.
The group has no official affiliations with Swift. “I’ve been a political activist for years. I’ve been a volunteer, I’ve been a door knocker, even as a famous person,” King said on the Zoom call.
“It’s always important to know your opening line. Mine was ‘Hi, I want to talk to you about what is important to you in your life and what do you want for your future? ‘ The key to door-knocking is asking a good question and then listening.” King also encouraged the over 27,000 attendees to make a connection.
“If they’re a little ambivalent about Kamala, here’s a great bridge-builder because you’re there to build a bridge. The bridge builder is “Well, what do you think you and Kamala might agree on? And then you listen, but you see how it works. Don’t be afraid because there is nothing to lose and everything to gain.
There’s too much at stake.” RELATED: CNN Lands Kamala Harris-Tim Walz Interview, Their First Since Becoming New Democratic Ticket At the end of her speech, King honored Swift, who she called her “musical and songwriting granddaughter” by singing the chorus to “Shake It Off.” Swift had previously inducted King into the Rock and Roll H.