PBS NewsHour

Examining the Romney Campaign's Use of Twitter

Clip: 02/16/2012 | 5m 54s

Social media have had a big impact on politics this election season, influencing which issues reach the forefront and affecting how campaigns act and react. A regular new NewsHour segment will track political issues as they play out online, featuring journalists Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz of the new website, Daily Download.

Aired: 02/16/12

Rating: NR

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