This presidential campaign season was the first in history where Twitter played a major role in the day-to-day campaign. So as voters head to the polls today, here’s a look back at some of the most memorable tweets of the 2012 campaign — from the primary to its final day:
To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.
— Jon Huntsman (@JonHuntsman) August 18, 2011
Want information about the #999 Plan? Text Cain999 to 90210! Pls RT and share with your friends #tcot
— Herman Cain (@THEHermanCain) October 26, 2011
I’d never vote for Obama. Romney again distorting truth. Obamacare=Romneycare. Mitt is unelectable. ht.ly/9QnvK
— Rick Santorum (@RickSantorum) March 23, 2012
Honored to have Chuck Norris’ endorsement. He will make an excellent Secretary of Attack. bit.ly/xSrsHP
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) January 20, 2012
SECRET VIDEO: Romney Tells Millionaire Donors What He REALLY Thinks of Obama Voters bit.ly/OygcQU
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) September 17, 2012
An ‘extremely credible source’ has called my office and told me that @barackobama‘s birth certificate is a fraud.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 6, 2012
This seat’s taken. OFA.BO/c2gbfi, twitter.com/BarackObama/st…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 31, 2012
Big Bird: My bed time is usually 7:45, but I was really tired yesterday and fell asleep at 7! Did I miss anything last night?
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) October 4, 2012
Romney wis debate
— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) October 4, 2012
was surprised to run into Mitt this afternoon in Sylvania, OH yfrog.com/odlldsej
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) November 3, 2012
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