A young-voter advocacy group supporting Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a TikTok campaign to target young voters, particularly those who backed Green Party candidate Jill Stein in previous elections. The campaign aims to rebrand Stein as a “scammer” and convince her young supporters to vote for Harris in order to prevent another term for former President Donald Trump.
The campaign, led by Voters of Tomorrow, features videos highlighting Stein’s platform and urging young voters to consider the impact of her candidacy on the election. The group is concerned that Stein’s candidacy could siphon votes away from Harris and help Trump win a second term, pointing to the impact of Stein’s 2016 campaign in key battleground states like Wisconsin.
The TikTok campaign is part of a broader effort by Democrats to highlight the potential consequences of voting for third-party candidates in a tight election. The Democratic National Committee has released ads in swing states warning voters that a vote for Stein is essentially a vote for Trump.
In response, the Stein campaign has called for a debate between Harris and Stein to discuss their respective agendas. They argue that a vote for Stein is not a vote for Trump, but rather a vote for issues that are important to American voters, such as ending endless wars and prioritizing the needs of the American people.
Overall, the TikTok campaign and the broader debate over third-party candidates highlight the intense competition in the current election, with both major parties seeking to secure the support of young voters and prevent any potential splits in the electorate that could benefit the opposing party.
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