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Dick Durbin: “If I could follow through on the 21st Century toolbox, what we're learning in campaigns trying to win the hearts and…”

On the recordMay 8, 2017
If I could follow through on the 21st Century toolbox, what we're learning in campaigns trying to win the hearts and minds of a majority in each of our States is that you better be on top of social media.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin emphasizes the importance of social media in modern political campaigns.

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