Driving the news: Democratic contenders responded with visceral dislike to mentions of Facebook during The New York Times' recent on-camera endorsement process.<\/p>\n
Between the lines: Tech issues have driven more campaign debate during this Democratic primary season than in previous cycles. <\/p>\n
Be smart: Criticism of Big Tech is coming from both parties. But Republicans and conservatives have historically opposed regulating industry and breaking up monopolies, while for Democrats, it's home base. <\/p>\n
The big picture: Facebook has leaned on its conservative connections under the Trump administration, while its relationship with Democrats has become more hostile. <\/p>\n
Yes, but: Facebook's Silicon Valley-based workforce almost certainly leans liberal, and its chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, is a vocal Democrat.<\/p>\n
Our thought bubble: Past presidents have shied away from criticizing or targeting specific U.S. firms, but Trump has erased that norm. <\/p>\n
The bottom line: Big companies of a sufficient size generally avoid becoming associated with a political party because they want to attract customers across the political spectrum and they want to profit under presidents of either party.<\/p>\n
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