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‘Now, they’re already participating’: The influence of social media ahead of November’s election

With Joe Biden no longer in the presidential race, it has many wondering who is going to be the Democratic candidate.

Many have endorsed Vice President Harris and some young voters on the internet seem to agree.

It’s only been 3 days since Biden’s big announcement—but social media moves fast. Many young users have made Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign go viral.

I showed Purdue Fort Wayne Political Science Professor Mike Wolf these viral videos. He says, “It’s smart because that’s where their voters are. Embracing this stuff is the way to go, because it’s going to hit whether you’re part of it or not.”

Click here to view the full segment on 21Alive.