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VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-21

“The key purpose of attack ads isn't necessarily to convert the followers of your opponent, but more to depress their turnout.”

David Lublin · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-21

Lublin explained that the key purpose of attack ads is to depress opponent turnout rather than convert followers.

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