As if we needed a reminder of how intertwined Facebook and politics are in 2016, a new report citing top election officials says that the social media company contributed to substantial increases in nationwide voter registration during a brief drive on the site last month. This is hardly the first time Facebook has gotten involved with politics. Indeed, Facebookâs potential impact on elections is becoming more apparent than ever.
Source: Gizmodo – Facebook Had an Insane Effect on Voter Registration