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Democrats’ removal of 'Swifties' merch overshadows Virginia election

Seemingly unlicensed Taylor Swift merchandise and its prompt removal from the market is at the centre of one of the more surprising stories to come out of the build-up to the Virginia gubernatorial election in the US.

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Democrats’ removal of 'Swifties' merch overshadows Virginia election

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