#GASen: More vanishing GOPers, strong Dem networks (+ bonus bot!)

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by john

District summary: #GASen is actually two districts, thanks to the magic of special elections (and non-specific Twitter hashtags). The first is the regular election for current GOP officeholder David Perdue’s seat, where Democrat Jon Ossof is the primary challenger. The second is the special election for well-heeled GOP incumbent Kelly Loeffler‘s seat, which is still Read more about #GASen: More vanishing GOPers, strong Dem networks (+ bonus bot!)[…]

Sept 21 trends: Mourning RBG, taking down Lindsey Graham

Posted on September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 by john

Top House hashtags: 1. #qanon: This has shown pretty consistent levels over the last 10 days. In most of its high-retweet instances, it’s focusing on #GA-07, where Democrat Carolyn Bordeaux is running against Rich McCormick, who Democrats accuse of being a QAnon adherent. 2. #txpolitics: Today comes largely in the context of open letters to Read more about Sept 21 trends: Mourning RBG, taking down Lindsey Graham[…]

Sept 17 trends: Hopeful polls and healthcare concerns

Posted on September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 by john

Top House hashtags: 1. #wtpblue 2. #onev1 3. #qanon Top Senate hashtags: 1. #demcastme 2. #demcastsc 3. #mepolitics Interesting climbers: #aca – This refers, of course, to the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. Both sides are using the hashtag for their own purposes. The most popular post today comes from Texas 07, where Republicans argue Read more about Sept 17 trends: Hopeful polls and healthcare concerns[…]

Sept. 14 trends

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by john

LAST 24 HOURS IN A NUTSHELL: Top House hashtags: #parnellsplatoon #trump2020 #qanon Top Senate hashtags: #endpoliticalcorruption #demcastme #mepolitics Interesting climbers: #maskupmt: This time around, a lament that current #MTSen Senator Steve Daines is holding a “law enforcement appreciation BBQ” in Bozeman, MT, thus exposing police to COVID-19. #americandream: Here, purely retweets of an elderly tweet Read more about Sept. 14 trends[…]

Nov. 1 trends: Healthcare and early voting

Posted on November 1, 2018 by john

LAST 24 HOURS IN A NUTSHELL: Top House hashtags: #protectourcare #gopdelete8 #maga Top Senate hashtags: #letsflymi #teamjohnjames #keeptexasred Interesting climbers: #walkaway (9th place House): This is a frequently used GOP (or GOP-backing propaganda troll?) hashtag alleging that Democrats are “walking away” from their party thanks to disgust with Obama, identity politics, communism, etc. Haven’t seen Read more about Nov. 1 trends: Healthcare and early voting[…]

Oct. 26 trends: Benefit threats and big-name endorsements

Posted on October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 by john

LAST 24 HOURS IN A NUTSHELL: Top House hashtags: #maga #earnedbenefits #flipthehouse Top Senate hashtags: #letsflymi #teamjohnjames #keeptexasred Interesting climbers: #notbetterforpa01: This from the strong Democratic activist campaign in PA-01, noting that GOP candidate Brian Fitzpatrick had to remove campaign signs containing fake endorsements, among other issues. #voteblue vs. #votered: These two are back Read more about Oct. 26 trends: Benefit threats and big-name endorsements[…]

Oct. 18 trends: Disappearing tweets and big-pharma dollars

Posted on October 18, 2018 by john

LAST 24 HOURS IN A NUTSHELL: Top House hashtags: #florida #miami #exclusive Top Senate hashtags: #texasdebate #choosecruz #keeptexasred Interesting climbers: #mepolitics (6th place House): A focus on ME-02, where Democrat Jared Golden has been endorsed by Joe Biden. However, independent candidate Tiffany Bond is also seeing considerable Twitter support. #ComradeRohrabacher (10th place House): Largely originated Read more about Oct. 18 trends: Disappearing tweets and big-pharma dollars[…]

Oct. 15 trends: Climate denial, debates and endorsements

Posted on October 15, 2018 by john

LAST 24 HOURS IN A NUTSHELL: Top House hashtags: #climatechange #flipthe48th #ksleg Top Senate hashtags: #letsflymi #teamjohnjames #misendebate Interesting climbers #iowapolitics (8th place House): Dominated by retweets of the Des Moines Register’s endorsements, which (unlike in previous years) follow a clear Democratic slate for the House. In the races we’re following, the paper praised Democrat Read more about Oct. 15 trends: Climate denial, debates and endorsements[…]

Oct. 11 trends: Name-calling and disenfranchisement

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 by john

LAST 24 HOURS IN A NUTSHELL: Top House hashtags: #redtoblue #mtpol #2ndamendment Top Senate hashtags: #choosecruz #keeptexasred #letsflymi Interesting climbers #extremekathleenwilliams (5th place House): Political scion and highly creative political analyst Donald Trump Jr. is calling for reelection of GOP MT-AL incumbent Greg Gianforte, comparing Democratic challenger Kathleen Williams to noted extremists Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi. Read more about Oct. 11 trends: Name-calling and disenfranchisement[…]

Oct. 8 trends: #GOTV and Kavanaugh as a symbol

Posted on October 8, 2018 by john

LAST 24 HOURS IN A NUTSHELL: Top House hashtags: #gotv #florida #redwave Top Senate hashtags: #keeptexasred #choosecruz #maga Interesting climbers #TeamUnderwood (15th place House): With an unusual endorsement by the Chicago Sun Times, Illinois 14 Democrat Lauren Underwood is gaining momentum against GOP incumbent Randy Hultgren. #kavanaugh (10th place Senate), #JusticeKavanaugh (11th place Senate): The justice who Read more about Oct. 8 trends: #GOTV and Kavanaugh as a symbol[…]