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Tired of 2016 election coverage? There's a browser extension for that
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Jul 7, 2015
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Tired of 2016 election coverage? There's a browser extension for that
For some news consumers, 2016 election fatigue is already starting to set in. A possible solution? A new web browser extension that filters out campaign coverage.
NEW YORK - MARCH 10: Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to the media after keynoting a Women's Empowerment Event at the United Nations March 10, 2015 in New York City. Clinton answered questions about recent allegations of an improperly used email account during her tenure as secretary of state.  (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to the media after keynoting a Women's Empowerment Event at the United Nations March 10, 2015 in New York City. Clinton answered questions about recent allegations of an improperly used email account during her tenure as secretary of state.
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For some news consumers, 2016 election fatigue is already starting to set in. A possible solution? A new web browser extension that filters out campaign coverage.

The 2016 presidential election is almost a year and a half away, but at least 16 Republicans and five Democrats are already out stumping for the White House. 

For some news consumers, the campaign fatigue is already starting to set in.

Slate columnist Daniel Engber has come up with a solution for anyone who's already hit their breaking point. No, it's not throwing your laptop out the window, it's a free web browser extension called "I Haven't Got Time for the 'Paign."

To hear the full interview with Daniel Engber, click the blue audio player above.