In past elections , Wikipedia edits have served as signal for vice presidential picks . Edits seem to increase right before a candidate is announced as running mate . Rob Portman took the lead with 16 changes made by a Wikipedia user called River8009 . Comment: The wiki page has been updated with the new information about Biden and Clinton's positions on various issues. Rob Portman 's page had a spike in favorable edits on Tuesday .
In past elections , Wikipedia edits have served as signal for vice presidential picks . Edits seem to increase right before a candidate is announced as running mate . Comment: The wiki page has been updated with the new information about Biden and Clinton's positions on various issues. Rob Portman 's page had a spike in favorable edits on Tuesday .