Democratic campaigns are increasingly working with social media creators, though strategists disagree about the risks and value. The article examines that debate through a Texas Senate campaign dispute involving James Talarico and an influencer who criticized his reported remarks.
Representative cited as an example of a Democrat using TikTok.
ALSO MENTIONED Barack Obama, Former president whose 2008 campaign video is used as an early example of politics and pop culture intersecting.; Collin Allred, Former Texas Senate candidate who condemned Talarico during the dispute.; Hillary Clinton, Former presidential candidate mentioned as an example of participating in a social media trend.
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Republican presidential candidate whose campaign built an influencer network.
Representative cited as an example of a Democrat using TikTok.
ALSO MENTIONED Barack Obama, Former president whose 2008 campaign video is used as an early example of politics and pop culture intersecting.; Collin Allred, Former Texas Senate candidate who condemned Talarico during the dispute.; Hillary Clinton, Former presidential candidate mentioned as an example of participating in a social media trend.
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