Republican debate: The US voters exhausted by their social media feeds

How is social media affecting what Americans think about their presidential candidates and next year’s election? Ahead of the first Republican debate in Wisconsin, a diverse panel of voters explain what they’re seeing online and how it informs their views.

I’m at a bar in the Wisconsin city of Milwaukee, known for its cheese curds and beer, ahead of a key date in the election calendar. On Wednesday, it is set to host the first debate between Republicans hoping to be the party’s nominee in 2024.

I’m here because I…