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Political campaigns are secretly paying online personalities to influence elections

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Political campaigns are secretly paying online personalities to influence elections
MSNBC
MSNBC2 hrs ago
Political campaigns are secretly paying online personalities to influence elections
A Trump administration propaganda tactic has become the new normal for political campaigns and special interest groups on both sides of the aisle.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer🏁 first to report2 days ago
Political campaigns are quietly paying influencers to support candidates
Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.
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