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Tweeting Their Way To The White House

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When Newt Gingrich wanted to let people know about his upcoming announcement regarding his bid for the White House, he turned to Facebook and Twitter. These days, presidential hopefuls are increasingly using the web and social media tools to get their message out and to raise funds. Here & Now media analyst, John Carroll, examines how GOP candidates are using the web to reach out to supporters, and whether their strategies are working.

This segment aired on May 10, 2011.

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