From New York Post · · 1m 10s
New Yorkers Confused by Swiftie Council Candidate
New York City Council candidate Haris Bhatti claims to have 'prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband' in his election mailer.
In brief
New York City Council candidate Haris Bhatti claims to have 'prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband' in his election mailer. Haris Bhatti, a Cornell graduate running for NYC Council, branded himself a 'jealous Swiftie' who 'prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband' in his campaign mailer. Originally reported by New York Post.
New Yorkers perplexed
New Yorkers are puzzled by a City Council candidate who branded himself a 'jealous Swiftie' who 'prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband' in an official election mailer.
“I’m a jealous Swiftie who prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband”
Bhatti’s campaign claim
Haris Bhatti, a Cornell University graduate who ran for Congress in 2016, said Taylor Swift inspired him to run for City Council.
Bhatti’s platform
Bhatti’s platform includes banning smoking, vaping, gambling, and 9/11 conspiracy theories while touting student debt fixes.
Voter reaction
X users called Bhatti’s Swiftie claim 'hilarious' and questioned if his political platform exists in a single person.
Bhatti’s campaign status
Bhatti raised over $15,000 for his campaign and got enough signatures to run in the November 3 general election.
What happens next
Bhatti is the only council candidate challenging an incumbent in the November 3 election, making it the only race some voters saw in their mailers.
In short
Haris Bhatti, a Cornell graduate running for NYC Council, branded himself a 'jealous Swiftie' who 'prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband' in his campaign mailer.
