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Re:A high school student created a fake 2020 candidate, and ... by notatoad on Friday February 28, 2020 @04:39PM (#22446660)
I don't know why Twitter doesn't just outsource the verification - make a little "DNC" or "GOP" badge instead of the blue check, and let the parties verify who their candidates are. Same thing for various professional organizations, sports leagues or any other group that has a lot of people needing to be verified.

They could probably even make money off it.

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Re:A high school student created a fake 2020 candidate, and ... by danso on Friday February 28, 2020 @04:46PM (#22446711)
They already kind of do this. Some media people are verified when someone at their company sends over a list of current employees and corresponding Twitter handles.
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Re:A high school student created a fake 2020 candidate, and ... by lonelappde on Friday February 28, 2020 @06:39PM (#22447456)
The USA is a free county. Party membership is not required to run for office.
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