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Is social media being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states? Is social media being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states?
Yes, social media is being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states Yes, social media is being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states
No, social media is not being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states No, social media is not being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states
During the 2016 US election polarising content was concentrated in swing states During the 2016 US election polarising content was concentrated in swing states
Social media has made it easier to target specific areas anonymously Social media has made it easier to target specific areas anonymously
Disinformation was circulated online during the 2020 presidential primaries Disinformation was circulated online during the 2020 presidential primaries
Lies surrounding coronavirus are being spread to stop voters from showing up Lies surrounding coronavirus are being spread to stop voters from showing up
Foreign states have attempted to influence the 2020 election Foreign states have attempted to influence the 2020 election
Celebrity endorsements are influencing voter opinions Celebrity endorsements are influencing voter opinions
The majority of Americans were not exposed to fake news during the 2016 election The majority of Americans were not exposed to fake news during the 2016 election
Voter suppression is a myth Voter suppression is a myth
Social media’s influence on voters is exaggerated Social media’s influence on voters is exaggerated
Twitter is robust to the spread of fake news Twitter is robust to the spread of fake news
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Is social media being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states?
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Yes, social media is being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states

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Celebrity endorsements are influencing voter opinions

Social media is being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states. Highly influential celebrities may influence the opinions of disenfranchised voters, particularly in swing states.
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The Argument

Celebrities whom people feel positively toward may be able to influence how people think about presidential candidates and political issues. On the flip side, endorsements from celebrities who are disliked may backfire.[1]

Counter arguments

Voters are not easily influenced by celebrity endorsements. They may use the endorsements to educate themselves more on a particular candidate or issue, but they will not let influencers change their personal opinions during the 2020 US presidential election.

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References

  1. https://www.psypost.org/2018/10/do-celebrity-endorsements-actually-influence-public-opinion-52399
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