Twitter . It is critical to understand that Biden ’ s campaign depended on these supporters . The sheer dedication which he has received has been a result of his Twitter campaigns positive portrayal of himself . Without reference to Biden ’ s likeable character , it is certain his campaign would not have received the crucial support from devout supporters , as overall , Biden ’ s Twitter campaign has remained true to his real character .
In conclusion , Biden ’ s 2020 presidential Twitter campaign has been able to collate mass support via an authentic representation of his person . His presentation within his Twitter campaign remained hopeful and determined for the duration and framed him as a democratic figure who avoided confrontation and polarization between the parties . His Twitter campaign made use of targeted videos to persuade unsure voters and the success of his campaign would not have been comparable without his dedicated grassroot supporters . Overall , Biden ’ s Twitter campaign was able to mobilize its supporters with the affordances on Twitter to its advantage to create a successful and winning campaign .
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