In October 2019 Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that his social media company would ban all political advertising. He stated that political messages on the platform should reach users through the recommendation of other users – not through paid reach. Proponents argue that social media companies don’t have the tools to stop the spread of false information since their advertising platforms aren’t moderated by human beings. Opponents argue that the ban will disenfranchise candidates and campaigns who rely on social media for grassroots organizing and fundraising.
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Response rates from 672 Left voters.
53% Yes |
47% No |
53% Yes |
47% No |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 672 Left voters.
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Unique answers from Left voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9SQC5DQ3mos3MO
No, but it needs to be clearly marked as political advertisement and for which party
@9NGTWFT6mos6MO
No, they have the right to promote but they should bias and false statements and tagerting
@9D5Y3QM1yr1Y
no but there should be fact checks
@8RPPG8C4yrs4Y
No unless it’s mere marketing
@8WGPVSX3yrs3Y
Everyone should get a fair chance.
@8WGP3KW3yrs3Y
No, this means the most financially backed will have more of an unfair advantage
@8VDK8SG3yrs3Y
No, if the advertising is for information purposes of their own party
@8S2RLDJ4yrs4Y
No, they should not be allowed to target voters, except based on their nationality, and all political parties should have equal access to political advertising on social media
