Navigating the world of social media is hard by itself, but it’s even harder when you’re running a political campaign with thousands of eyes on you. Mistakes are pointed out with scrutiny and the court of public opinion is rarely on your side. Often your past is dug up and used against you, so it’s advisable to scrub your timeline before embarking on this journey.
A few common mistakes that could sink a ship before it sails include: spelling mistakes, fake sincerity, controversial content, misinformation, and taking bait. While it may seem like avoiding these issues is just a matter of common sense, it becomes increasingly hard to do so when you have to perform at your peak 100% of the time.
If you want to take a deeper dive into social media mistakes that can occur during a political campaign, take a look at this article. https://candidatebootcamp.com/blog/social-media-mistakes-to-avoid-in-your-political-campaign/
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