With a week to go, there is still plenty of time for the social media world to have its say on the upcoming election. In the lead up to November 6th we’ll try to bring you the top social media moments emerging from the campaigns.
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While the Twitter accounts of both President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have remained fairly quiet in recent days, other high-profile names have been tweeting away. This is particularly true of one of Romney’s biggest backers – Donald Trump. It should be no surprise that the controversial businessman has used Hurricane Sandy as an opportunity to have a few added digs at the President:
Not only giving out money, but Obama will be seen today standing in water and rain like he is a real President — don’t fall for it.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 30, 2012
Don’t let Obama buy the election by handing out unlimited free money to states.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 30, 2012
Superstorm Sandy has been the focus of much of today’s election diuscussion on Twitter. Here are a few of the top tweets:
3,150 Retweets
I don’t give a damn about Election Day after what has happened here. I am worried about the people of New Jersey. #Sandy
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 30, 2012
2,980 Retweets
REMINDER FOR REPUBLICANS: Do not accept any government help today. YOU built that. YOU can clear the roads. YOU can restore power, not FEMA.
— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) October 30, 2012
2,385 Retweets
Reminder: Mitt Romney said it was “immoral” for federal government to spend money on disaster relief: slate.me/Ss3Dw9 #Sandy
— Slate (@Slate) October 30, 2012
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