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“Kamala is Brat”: Relatability, Celebrity Endorsements and Media Literacy in the age of Social Media Campaigns
Social media and trends have done for politicians what it had done for celebrities, it has increasingly blurred the divide between the audience and the public figure, fuelling a para-social bond through the veil of relatability. The precedent this year has set can make navigating future elections tricky.
UK Elections 2024: ‘Tactical voting’ in full swing
Tactical voting has been the buzzword of the election season. Many are opting to vote this way in the 2024 UK general election regardless of their dissatisfaction towards most standing parties. But to what extent is this a good strategy for voting? And what are the implications and consequences of voting tactically?