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Fed up with political text messages? Here’s how to stop the textapocalypse

If your phone feels like an ATM, here’s why

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Political campaigns are increasingly turning to text messaging as a favorite mode of communication, surpassing traditional methods like email, phone calls, or flyers. (Jeff Durham/Bay Area News Group)

By Lisa Krieger | lkrieger@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group

UPDATED: November 1, 2024 at 1:23 PM EDT

Political experts explain why your phone has become a perpetually pinging nightmare — and how to stop the madness.

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