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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.

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The Onion

By Allie TownsendMarch 15, 20120

Romney, Santorum Supporters To Beat Living Shit Out Of Each Other At Montana Primary #WarForTheWhiteHouse onion.com/wEQLPR
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The Onion (@TheOnion) March 14, 2012

Followers: 3.6 million

Back on our list for the second year in a row is America’s Finest News Source, The Onion. The satirical newspaper’s continuous coverage of breaking events, sports and pop culture — not to mention their mocking of real news outlets — so there is never a lack of material.

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