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The Digital Battleground: The Political Pulpit To Political Profile, Shylee Garrett
The Digital Battleground: The Political Pulpit To Political Profile, Shylee Garrett
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Social media has infiltrated our daily lives, and with an upcoming election, the messages disseminated are becoming increasingly important for the public electorate. By examining Twitter accounts of 2016 Republican presidential candidates through a content analysis, I was able to decipher patterns, preferences and post effectiveness. As my Senior Inquiry research continues, I will be able to use my model to decipher the best practices for political use of Twitter for future elections and political candidates.