Categorie: Michelle Obama

When the DNC Met Twitter: Why Speeches and Tweets Were Made for Each Other

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I’ve been watching coverage of the Democratic National Convention via CNN for the past few days. Three days ago, while listening to Julian Castro’s speech, I noticed a few interesting things. One, Castro’s speech had a very conversational, colloquial feel to it, almost as if he was speaking directly to a small, intimate group rather […]

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Politics, Pinterest, and Publicity: How Michelle Obama and Ann Romney Use Pinterest

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Because of my newfound obsession with the show Political Animals, I’ve been thinking a lot about women, politics, and the upcoming election. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney undoubtedly need to stay active on social media sites throughout the months leading up to the 2012 presidential election. But, so do their wives. Obama and Romney are […]

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