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I got an sms from "Nikki Haley" the other week asking me to join some political rally. This has SUCH potential for abuse.

A) spreading misinformation. Not hard to confuse people that their polling location is closed but the inconvenient one across town is still open

B) fake fundraising. Blast out an sms from "citizens for action" who need money to support ${popular cause/candidate}



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