
Posts about Republican presidential candidates are going up on Facebook every couple of minutes ahead of tonight’s final debate before the South Carolina primary Saturday.

Posts about Republican presidential candidates are going up on Facebook every couple of minutes ahead of tonight’s final debate before the South Carolina primary Saturday.
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Thursday night’s CNN Republican presidential primary debate in South Carolina will be the last debate that Facebook users can react to before voters goes to the polls on Saturday. And Facebook is already awash in comments ahead of the duel.

As the first votes in the 2012 elections are cast today in Iowa’s caucuses, Facebook data shows that Ron Paul has the most viral reach.

The Poynter Institute, a journalism think tank, has a few Facebook tips that political reporters can use as they cover the 2012 elections. But really, these are general tips that anyone with a Facebook presence can employ to maximize their exposure and boost interaction with their key audiences.

Texas Congressman Ron Paul has more fans on Facebook than anyone else in the House, yet the news media has covered him the least of all the Republican presidential candidates.

Facebook pages devoted to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie show that he’s the kind of support that Republican candidates in the 2012 presidential race have.

Supporters of Texas Republican Governor Rick Perry (R) have a new Facebook app to let their friends know all about their feelings for the 2012 presidential contender.

Facebook users posted more frequently about Rick Perry than any other candidate during last night’s Republican presidential debate.

We spoke with a Facebook strategist for Texas Governor Rick Perry’s presidential campaign.

As GOP 2012 hopefuls descend on Iowa for a debate and the Ames Straw Poll, Republican voters are posting up a storm on Facebook.