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Physicians in politics: The anatomy of an attack ad
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- Attack ads in political campaigns often distort the truth, impacting public perception and leading to misinformation.
- Candidates transitioning from medical professions to politics face challenges in maintaining professional integrity amidst negative campaigning.
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.
Alice Mann, MD, MPH, is an elected state senator in Minnesota. Previously she served in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Here she describes one of the worst parts of the campaign trail: attack ads. Spoiler alert: Don’t believe everything you hear about candidates running for office.
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