Who won the Democrat debate on social media?

[pinebox]

Well, this is interesting.

Who won the Democrat debate on social media?
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/15/who-won-the-democrat-debate-on-social.html

The presidential candidates of both parties are taking to Twitter this campaign season more than ever before. And why not? With 316 million monthly active users, the social media is a prime avenue for interacting with voters.

We've been following voters' interactions with the GOP side in the past debates, and found that the number of Twitter followers a candidate acquires during a debate is a pretty good predictor for their post-debate poll position.

Now we're turning to the Democrats. With just three candidates, it's a smaller field so swings in the polls are less likely on a short-term basis. But the debate was on a Saturday night, so whoever tuned in is likely to be especially interested in hearing the candidates speak and could have changed their minds based on what they heard.



It's the second debate of the Democratic primary, and voters are getting a sense for the different candidates and who they want to hear more from. We've already seen the departure of former Governor Lincoln Chafee and former Senator Jim Webb.

In Saturday's debate, Bernie Sanders' pointed attacks on Hillary Clinton resonated with some viewers and the U.S. senator from Vermont picked up more than 10,000 followers. Clinton and former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley each acquired 4,000.

That said, Clinton already had more than 4.5 million followers, so it's possible that those who are going to follow her already do.

[onecaliberal]

1. We already know at least half her followers are FAKE.

[ThePhilosopher04]

41. Everything about Clinton is fake

[PatrickforO]

2. Interesting. I wonder how many total followers Bernie has on twitter vs Clinton's

4.5 million followers.

Admittedly unscientific, but I've been saying all along that Bernie might give a nasty surprise to the corporate-backed pundits and pollsters. He has a huge swell of support that isn't, I think, being counted very well - and this in spite of a black out in IA media, generally being ignored by most national media and consistently being relegated to the loser column before the votes are even taken.

[cantbeserious]

3. If Memory Serves - Was There A Story About The HRC Campaign Buying Twitter And Facebook Followers

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[arcane1]

7. Also, the State Department bought fake followers when she was SoS.

The practice ended when Kerry took over the job.

[cantbeserious]

8. Why Is One Not Surprised - Good For JK

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[Jarqui]

16. Sad if true ...

Hillary Clinton Buying Twitter Followers? Audit Says ‘Yes,’ And Facebook Fans, Too
http://www.inquisitr.com/2010037/hillary-clinton-buying-twitter-followers-audit-says-yes-and-facebook-fans-too/

but that's the only story I saw from a quick google search and therefore, one source isn't reliable.

As I vaguely recall, someone kind of proved Mitt Romney did it because the numbers changed overnight.

Not sure in this case.

[Jarqui]

28. I had a look at her "likes" on Facebook over time

https://web.archive.org/web/20150821194302/https://www.facebook.com/hillaryclinton

Since this last April (if accurate):
http://www.vocativ.com/usa/us-politics/hillary-has-more-facebook-fans-in-baghdad-than-any-us-city/

It appears that they've cooled it

[Jarqui]

34. Other Numbers

https://www.twitteraudit.com/berniesanders
Bernie has 89% real followers on twitter

https://www.twitteraudit.com/martinomalley
O'Malley has 89% real followers on twitter

https://www.twitteraudit.com/RealBenCarson
Carson has 76% real followers on twitter

https://www.twitteraudit.com/marcorubio
Rubio has 74% real followers on twitter

https://www.twitteraudit.com/jebbush
Bush has 68% real followers on twitter

https://www.twitteraudit.com/hillaryclinton
Hillary has 59% real followers on twitter

https://www.twitteraudit.com/donaldtrump
Trump has 48% real followers on twitter

For Hillary, again, that kind of smells bad

[onecaliberal]

42. Yes, last week maybe

[moobu2]

4. Crap like this can be manipulated.

[pinebox]

9. Same excuse different day

It's rather funny that you guys yelled the same thing last time despite Hillary having 4.5 million followers. Perhaps her supporters aren't savvy enough to click a button to vote for her lol

[LWolf]

35. Yes, it can.

http://www.inquisitr.com/2010037/hillary-clinton-buying-twitter-followers-audit-says-yes-and-facebook-fans-too/

[sabrina 1]

5. Every single poll shows Bernie the winner, except for the establishment. They can keep on

slamming EVERY poll publicly, but behind the scenes I bet they are very, very worried.

[winter is coming]

40. That much is obvious, going by the bogus PPP poll.

You don't risk the ridicule that can easily follow releasing a poll underwritten by one of your SuperPACs if you're confident of your standing.

[boston bean]

6. Who cares, this will be decided in a voting booth.

Not on Facebook, or with internet polls.

[cantbeserious]

10. Six Questions

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251812060

[boston bean]

12. The six questions you have outlined are of no concern to me.

They are your personal barometer, not mine. Why should I base my vote based on yours?

[cantbeserious]

13. Then One Concludes That One Is A Voter That Votes Based On

- polls, or
- personality, or
- party loyalty, or
- gender.

[boston bean]

14. That is your characterization, not mine.

Projection, and characterization of what you believe to be my reasons for voting are really not a concern to me personally.

[cantbeserious]

15. Then Please Share Your Six Questions For All To See

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[boston bean]

17. Again, your six questions are your six questions not mine.

I don't have to answer a thing. I will vote how I decide to vote, regardless of the six questions you hold yourself bound by.

[cantbeserious]

18. One Is Asking For Your Six questions - Not Answers To Mine - Waiting For One's Six Questions

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[boston bean]

19. What?

[cantbeserious]

20. Playing Coy - What Are Your Six Questions

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[boston bean]

21. I don't have six questions, you do. nt

[cantbeserious]

23. Then One Admits That One Has No Standards For A Future President - The Truth Emerges

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[boston bean]

24. Again, more projection and false characterizations.

All because I don't think your six questions ought to bind me to vote for a candidate you will be voting for.

It's just not that simple. And no, just because you floated six questions, doesn't mean I don't have reasons for voting a particular way, it's just that your six questions ought not to bind me to vote for a particular candidate. You might take that to mean I don't find any of that important, or that I am a bad person or a stupid person who doesn't understand things from your narrow POV, but you would be very wrong.

Get it now.

I would suggest you stop implying that others who vote for a certain candidate aren't as bright as you.

[cantbeserious]

25. Misdirection - One Is Waiting For Your Six Questions - Your Standards For President

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[boston bean]

26. Who is the "One", you? If so, you'll be waiting a long time.

I don't have simple yes or no questions that I base my vote on. I'm a bit of a more nuanced voter.

Like it or lump it.

[cantbeserious]

27. Nuanced - As In Weathervane - If True - Then Too Sad For One

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[boston bean]

29. Again, more projections and mischaracterizations. nt

[cantbeserious]

31. Still Waiting For One's Standards For President - Nuanced Or Not

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[boston bean]

32. Because you have six yes or no questions that you base your vote upon,

I am obligate to give you my thoughts? You got this all wrapped up. You demand I provide 6 yes or no questions. I tell you I don't have six questions.

You make all sorts of characterizations based on that response.

Then when I don't do what you do, you make more projections and characterizations, like I got nothing. I don't owe you my thoughts, and that fact doesn't mean anything close to what you are trying to imply.

You got it all wrapped up in a nice little bow. You truly are a better voter than I, lol. You have decided that yourself. Have a good day.

[cantbeserious]

33. More Evasion - Still Waiting For One's Standards For President - Nuanced Or Not

One is starting to suspect that one has no standards.

[boston bean]

36. There you go again. So nice to be insulted while being demanded I provide

something to you that you have no right to.

But do, please continue on.

[cantbeserious]

37. Sad That One Choose Not To Share One's Standards - Though Not A surprise

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[boston bean]

38. Sad for you, but I'm not sad at all. nt

[cantbeserious]

39. Not Sad - Though - Truly Telling That One Has Not One Standard To Share

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[pinebox]

11. Sure

but I'm sure you whoop and holler when a "land line" poll is posted in favor of Hillary, right?

[Dem2]

22. I'm going to assume Bernie by a wide margin

There's still a lot of recruiting to be done by our (at least mine and those of my SO) kids, they are new to the game and very enthusiastic for Bernie.

[zappaman]

30. Ok. n/t