The game-of-telephone election: America faces information minefield
Briefly

The scattering and flattening of media has created a labyrinth where information trickles from primary sources to news media to non-journalist platforms, leaving facts susceptible to manipulation.
A sweeping survey found that 'friends and family' was the top source of election information among 25,000 adults, surpassing traditional news media.
The inability to convince Americans of a strong economy ultimately damaged the prospects of Biden and Harris, as false beliefs about the economy influenced public opinion.
Among voters who consumed a little news, Trump led by 7 points, illustrating the significant impact of media consumption on electoral outcomes.
Read at Axios
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