How Social Media is Shaping Our Political Future

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What major shift has social media caused in political campaigns?

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Direct communication between politicians and voters

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What was a significant innovation of Howard Dean's campaign? Options: Utilizing television ads more effectively, Raising low dollar donations online, Avoiding social media platforms, Focusing solely on traditional campaigning methods

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Raising low dollar donations online

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How did the 'Dean Scream' incident affect Howard Dean's campaign?

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It was perceived negatively and impacted his campaign

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Why are personal stories powerful in political campaigns?

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They make candidates more relatable to voters

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What role does vulnerability play in modern political campaigns?

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It's considered shrewd politics

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What criticism did Stacey Abrams face from her opponent? Options: Excessive use of social media, Lack of political experience, Refusal to participate in debates, Being in debt

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Being in debt

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How did Beto O'Rourke use social media in his campaign?

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To document nearly every moment of his campaign

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What has social media made a requirement for elected officials? Options: Conviction, authenticity, responsiveness, Avoiding public scrutiny, Limiting direct communication with constituents, A strong television presence

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Conviction, authenticity, responsiveness

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How did social media impact the response to the separation of immigrant families at the US border?

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It was used to document and share information, sparking public outrage.

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How has social media changed the relationship between elected officials and their constituents?

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It has fostered a dialogue that never existed before