The social media plays an increasing important role in the election, which has been manifest initially during the 2016 presidential election. I believe it will have an even greater effect on the outcome of this election than previous ones. The two presidential candidates has frequently made use of Twitter to strive for more supporters and carry on the heated debate. Through the social media, they have more chances to reach the mass and bring about broad impact. The question is no longer be who is using social media instead of who can use social media more effectively. It is no doubt that the social media will play a more and more important role in public activities.
Hua Yang