There has been quite a hearty discussion regarding political ads on social media lately given the recent announcement from @Twitter banning political ads. Here are my thoughts:
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When I ran as an unknown, underdog candidate in 2014, I was the first candidate ever to file using
@instagram. Our campaign used@facebook in innovative ways to reach voters. This is especially important for newcomer candidates who have never run before.Show this thread -
Having the ability to use social media to publish campaign ads is critical for underfunded and challenger candidates who may not have the resources to purchase traditional (and expensive) TV ads. Also important for rural candidates who have complex and vast media markets.
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Lastly, it’s most important for local candidates to get their message out to voters given small campaign budgets. I strongly support freedom of speech to communicate with voters where they are, which is increasingly on digital platforms.
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I will continue to lead on cracking down on foreign disinformation campaigns on social media by closing loopholes & strengthening campaign finance laws. As an American, I believe strongly U.S. candidates should be able to communicate directly with voters to share our message.
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Stefanik had
@billmckibben arrested because she didn’t want to hear what he had to say.#freespeechhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/protesting-immigration-policy-and-why-i-decided-to-get-arrested/amp …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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The arrogance of her campaign staff shows that they think
@EliseStefanik doesn't actually need the support of well-informed constituents.#NY21
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