Democrats are currently leading in a media value comparison, but Republicans are not far off.
Today, General Sentiment released their media value report on Congressional leaders. At the top of the list is Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi. The two Democrats (leaders of the Senate and House) were deemed to have a higher media value than other politicians. Reid and Pelosi are two of the most highly quoted, and frequently analyzed congressional leaders in the United States. Both of them are frequently mentioned on TV, in print, in the news and online. heir positions on important issues are very often discussed in social media.
Harry Reid topped the list, with a total media value of $59,976,482. This is comprised of social media ($11,060,589), news value ($48,430,114), and Twitter $485,778.
Nancy Pelosi had the second highest rating, with a total media value of $44,520,827. This is comprised of $35,248,511 in news media, $9,002,601 in social media and $269,714 in Twitter value.
Mitch McConnell was he highest ranked Republican, who had a total media value of $23,130,856.
Results dropped quickly to $10,841,619 for John Boehner, and $8,741,025 for Jon Kyl, both Republicans. The next Democrat on the list is Dick Durbin with $7,331,862 total media value, followed by another republican, Eric Cantor with $5,265,009.
One of the most interesting aspects of the reports is Eric Cantor's Twitter media value. He has almost 20,000 followers, the ninth highest in Congress. Republican's have done a remarkable job of utilizing Twitter, and as a result have 8 of the top 10 most followed Congressional twitter accounts.
Next on the list of highest media value is John Cornyn (Republican) with $5,188,630. He is followed by James Clyburn with a total media value of $3,377,403 and Steny Hoyer (both Democrats) with $2,445,395.
When you look at the top 10 congressional leaders getting media buzz 5 of the top 6 (after Reid and Pelosi) are Republicans. This indicated that media coverage and online discussions are being dominated by the Republican leaders. Their stance against health care reform and later calls for overturning are creating a large online buzz, and has created a boost in media value. - 38623
Today, General Sentiment released their media value report on Congressional leaders. At the top of the list is Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi. The two Democrats (leaders of the Senate and House) were deemed to have a higher media value than other politicians. Reid and Pelosi are two of the most highly quoted, and frequently analyzed congressional leaders in the United States. Both of them are frequently mentioned on TV, in print, in the news and online. heir positions on important issues are very often discussed in social media.
Harry Reid topped the list, with a total media value of $59,976,482. This is comprised of social media ($11,060,589), news value ($48,430,114), and Twitter $485,778.
Nancy Pelosi had the second highest rating, with a total media value of $44,520,827. This is comprised of $35,248,511 in news media, $9,002,601 in social media and $269,714 in Twitter value.
Mitch McConnell was he highest ranked Republican, who had a total media value of $23,130,856.
Results dropped quickly to $10,841,619 for John Boehner, and $8,741,025 for Jon Kyl, both Republicans. The next Democrat on the list is Dick Durbin with $7,331,862 total media value, followed by another republican, Eric Cantor with $5,265,009.
One of the most interesting aspects of the reports is Eric Cantor's Twitter media value. He has almost 20,000 followers, the ninth highest in Congress. Republican's have done a remarkable job of utilizing Twitter, and as a result have 8 of the top 10 most followed Congressional twitter accounts.
Next on the list of highest media value is John Cornyn (Republican) with $5,188,630. He is followed by James Clyburn with a total media value of $3,377,403 and Steny Hoyer (both Democrats) with $2,445,395.
When you look at the top 10 congressional leaders getting media buzz 5 of the top 6 (after Reid and Pelosi) are Republicans. This indicated that media coverage and online discussions are being dominated by the Republican leaders. Their stance against health care reform and later calls for overturning are creating a large online buzz, and has created a boost in media value. - 38623
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