Why the 2020 Election Could Be a Mail-in Nightmare

The video discusses the unique challenges of the upcoming election, focusing on online threats and misinformation. It highlights the urgency of early voting and the role of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in managing misinformation. The discussion includes the responsibilities of these platforms, issues with political advertising, and potential post-election scenarios that could lead to public unrest.

What is a major concern regarding the 2020 US election as discussed in the first section?

• The impact of weather on voting day

• The role of social media in spreading misinformation

• The influence of foreign governments

• The lack of polling stations

Why is there an increased urgency in the election process starting in September?

• Due to the Democratic conventions and early voting

• Due to a change in election date

• Because of the introduction of new voting machines

• Because of a new voting law

What is one of the immediate steps suggested for Facebook to combat misinformation?

• To increase the number of moderators

• To clarify their policies on voter suppression

• To shut down the platform temporarily

• To ban all political ads

What is a potential danger of political advertising on social media?

• It can lead to increased voter turnout

• It can be hyper-targeted with misinformation

• It can be easily ignored by users

• It can be too expensive for small parties

What is a worst-case scenario discussed for post-election results?

• A clear winner is declared immediately

• Delayed results lead to misinformation and unrest

• All votes are counted within a day

• No issues arise with the election process