In 2014, Twitter proved to be more important than ever as a way to connecting with voters.
Officials carefully used 140 characters to air grievances, express sarcasm, upload Instagram-worthy photos on the campaign trail, and (sometimes painstakingly) prove their hipness in the most public way possible. As a new Republican majority prepares to take charge, now is the perfect time to reflect on the top 10 most notable tweets from Congress this year.
1. That time that Senator Rand Paul made fun of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign by promoting his less-than-healthy habits.
Just arrived in Manchester, New Hampshire. First stop: @DunkinDonuts cc: @MichelleObama pic.twitter.com/6CpMlpe8vC
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) October 16, 2014
2. When Aaron Schock climbed a windmill and looked both glamorous and pro-alternative energy at the same time.
Checking out the view of the 18th district from the top of a wind turbine with @EDPRenewables Def worth the climb! pic.twitter.com/dh7YOwfnz2 — Aaron Schock (@aaronschock) August 13, 2014
3. Ted Cruz had a lot of notable tweets on his own, but his team really nailed it with the perfect Taylor Swift vine to respond to an awful Hillary Clinton music video.
Have you heard that new Ted Cruz song? j/k… http://t.co/DJsWiwJ27q
— Team Cruz (@TeamTedCruz) December 4, 2014
4. When John Dingell said what we’ve all been thinking for the last decade…
Staff has now informed me of what a Kardashian is. I’m only left with more questions. — Rep. John Dingell (@john_dingell) July 22, 2014
5. An exiting Michele Bachmann finally found the DC dream…
After 8 years, I finally found the smoke-filled rooms in DC. pic.twitter.com/RLDejx3bXq
— Michele Bachmann (@MicheleBachmann) November 20, 2014
6. That time Chuck Grassley made us think Dairy Queen is offering something we just don’t know about…
Windsor Heights Dairy Queen is good place for u kno what — ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) November 3, 2014
7. Marco Rubio admitted he has the same habits as our Grandpa.
Found myself watching DVR recording of Roosevelt series on #PBS instead of watching Monday Night Football. Am I just getting old?
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) September 23, 2014
8. Senator Murphy shared that he loves to get “Fancy”… even more than 20-somethings on the Hill.
Just discovered I am bigger fan of Iggy Azalea than the 2 20something staffers in car w me today. Should I be proud or ashamed? — Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) June 20, 2014
9. That time California Congressman Eric Swalwell hinted he might not want to be an internet sensation…
“You made a @BuzzFeed List” #ScaryStoriesIn5Words
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) October 31, 2014
10. When John Boehner’s birthday inspired a bi-partisan shade fest.
#HBD to @SpeakerBoehner and every American turning 65 today. @TheDemocrats are proud that Social Security & Medicare are here for you! — D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) November 17, 2014
Happy 65th Birthday, @SpeakerBoehner! Welcome to Medicare and Social Security!
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) November 17, 2014
To which he perfectly replied…
Thanks @NancyPelosi & @DWStweets. Hope you’ll work with us to save them from bankruptcy for future generations.
— Speaker John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) November 17, 2014
Happy New Year, Congress! Can’t wait for the 2015 tweets.
