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Can influencers actually swing the midterms?

November 2, 2026·8 min
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Republicans built an early advantage with podcasts and online creators. Now Democrats are trying to catch up. USA TODAY Politics Trending Reporter Emily Condon breaks down the growing influencer battle and how today's experiments could reshape political campaigning by 2028.Share your thoughts with us at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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