A look at two high-engagement congressional social media events in real time

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July 13, 2020

2. Congressional social media engagement driven by key issues, events and language

A look at two high-engagement congressional social media events in real time

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2. Congressional social media engagement driven by key issues, events and language
Certain events associated with increases in engagement on the typical lawmaker’s social media posts
For both Democrats and Republicans, social media posts mentioning political opponents and Supreme Court justices produce increased audience engagement
Certain terms and phrases are used disproportionately by lawmakers from one party

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