Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is social media being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states?
Position2 of 2

No, social media is not being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states

This position holds that social media is not being used to target disenfranchised voters in swing states. It argues that social media's influence on voters is exaggerated, that most Americans were not exposed to fake news in 2016, and that claims of voter suppression are overstated.

Supporting arguments · 4

  1. Twitter is robust to the spread of fake news
    Social media is not being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states. Platforms like Twitter acknowledge the threat of disinformation on society, and in particular on political outcomes. They will take action to ensure disinformation does not influence the US election.
  2. Voter suppression is a myth
    Social media is not being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states. Voter suppression is a myth designed to worry voters about the integrity of the US election.
  3. The majority of Americans were not exposed to fake news during the 2016 election
    Social media is not being used to target the disenfranchised in swing states. The use of fake news in politics is overstated and the majority of Americans were not actually exposed to disinformation during the 2016 presidential election.
  4. Social media’s influence on voters is exaggerated