Social Media and Politics: A Love-Hate Relationship

Some political candidates are avoiding digital public engagement to keep from making mistakes that might ruin a campaign. But digital specialist Mark Blevis says while “nothing will replace face time with the public,” social media is playing an increasingly key role in “how voters decide how they vote.”



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