Social Networking

The 140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2012

TIME's social media editor Allie Townsend & social media associate Amy Lombard pick the 140 Twitter feeds that are shaping the online conversation in 2012. Let us know what you think of our choices, using hashtag #Twitter140.

Politics

Newt Gingrich

By Allie TownsendMarch 15, 20120

Etch a Sketch is a great toy but a losing strategy. We need a nominee w/ bold conservative solutions. Newt.org #RomneyToys
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Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) March 21, 2012

Newt Gingrich turned become Mitt Romney’s most formidable opponent during the GOP primary, and his Twitter feed chronicles the fight. No matter your politics, his social adoption is top notch.

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