Title: How Social Media Affects Politics |
Headings: How Social Media Affects Politics
How Social Media Affects Politics
News Around the Clock
The Impact of Polls
Direct Interaction With Politicians
Demographics and Targeting
Rumors, Fake News and Conspiracies
The Power of Confirmation Bias
Social Media and the Future of Politics

Content: Not only do social media sites report the results of polls, you can actually participate in Facebook polls. Polls results have a big influence on elections. This is true even if they are flawed. A poll can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. For example, if people think one candidate is far ahead in the race, they might conclude there’s no point in voting for the underdog. When people are posting the latest poll results on social media throughout the day, there’s a great deal of pressure on candidates to pull ahead of their opponents. Direct Interaction With Politicians
One of the positive effects that social media has on politics is the opportunity for voters to interact more easily with candidates and elected officials. Traditionally, if you wanted to meet a politician or candidate, you’d have to attend a live event. Not everyone is able to do this. With modern technology, it’s now possible to attend virtual events where you can participate in live streaming events and interact with politicians and candidates.