Do celebrity endorsements matter? A look at the role of pop stars in modern politics

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Pop culture and politics have a history of crossover. These intersections take on new significance during an election year, but how important are celebrity endorsements of candidates, and do they actually make a difference in voters' minds? Lisa Desjardins speaks with Mark Harvey, author of "Celebrity Influence: Politics, Persuasion, and Issue-Based Advocacy," for more on this topic. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders