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Justin Franz


Justin Franz is a Montana-based reporter and photographer who wrote about web culture for the Daily Dot. His work has more recently appeared in Flathead Living Magazine, Trains Magazine, and Travel + Leisure.

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Whither their Twitters: Two responses from former presidential candidates

Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain have different social-media strategies after their failed candidacies.

On Jan 12, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Romney wins New Hampshire and the social media race

Mitt Romney wins in New Hampshire—and Facebook. 

On Jan 11, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Follow these insiders on Twitter for the latest on the New Hampshire primaries

 Here are some Twitter feeds you can follow today to get the latest news on the primaries.

On Jan 10, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Watch—and comment on—Sunday’s GOP debate

Now you don't have to settle for yelling at your TV when a candidate says something that infuriates you. You can comment on it, live. 

On Jan 6, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Rick Perry keeps running on Twitter

Judging from this recent tweet, Perry is either training for the GOP "marathon" or just shot another coyote. 

On Jan 4, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Santorum wins big in Iowa’s social media battle

Rick Santorum's social media surge continues after a strong showing at the Iowa caucuses Tuesday night.

On Jan 4, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Barack Obama joins Instagram

Now you can follow the President in one more place. But will you like his photos?

On Jan 4, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Obama: Hey, remember me four years ago?

The President's reelection campaign uses social media to remind voters of Obama's 2008 win in Iowa.

On Jan 4, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Bracing for the GOP showdown in Iowa

A Storified look at what reporters are tweeting from the ground floor of today's caucuses. 

On Jan 3, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Will Rick Santorum’s social media gains translate to votes?

If Facebook and Twitter are any indications, Rick Santorum may have a decent showing today in the Iowa caucuses.

On Jan 3, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Stay up on the Iowa caucuses by following the right Twitter users

If you want to know what's happening in tomorrow's Iowa caucuses, here are some Twitter accounts that will get you the news as it happens.

On Jan 2, 2012 by Justin Franz

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College Republicans apologize for racist tweet

What is it with these University of Texas College Republicans?  They apologize for the mis-tweet of the second president.  

On Dec 21, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Political history, humor, and hate go viral on YouTube

YouTube year's political hits this year will make you think, laugh, and ponder.

On Dec 21, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Campaigns turn to promoted tweets

Politicians are increasingly using promoted tweets to draw voters.

On Dec 20, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Yet another racist tweet

Not one, but two presidents of University of Texas College Republicans send racist tweets

On Dec 20, 2011 by Justin Franz