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Misleading Text Campaign Targets Swing State Voters on Harris-Israel Stance

Republican-aligned PACs are sending deceptive messages to sway opinions in Michigan and Pennsylvania by exploiting divisions over Kamala Harris's Israel policies.

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Mailers sent to Michigan households the day before Election Day 2024 claiming to support Jill Stein over Vice President Kamala Harris, citing Israel, are actually funded by Republican-backed groups. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
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Overview

  • The texts appear to come from Kamala Harris supporters but are actually backed by Republican-aligned PACs aiming to create confusion among voters.
  • These messages target pro-Palestinian voters by emphasizing Harris's support for Israel, often including links to articles highlighting her pro-Israel stance.
  • Voters in Michigan and Pennsylvania report receiving these texts, which mimic standard campaign messaging but lack any official campaign affiliation.
  • PACs connected to Elon Musk and other Republican figures are also funding misleading ads portraying Harris differently to various voter segments.
  • The Harris campaign has not commented on the texts, which add to the misinformation landscape as Election Day approaches.