Introduction: the importance of Twitter in politics
Why people use Twitter for politics: the uses and gratifications of following political leaders' tweets
The impact of political tweets when used as word-of-mouth communication
Is following political leaders good for democracy? examining political Twitter use, selective exposure, and selective avoidance
In their own words: exploring the roles and value of political Twitter use in followers' lives
Tweets on the campaign trail: an analysis of frames used in 2010 campaign tweets
Conclusion: how Twitter influences the relationship between political leaders and the public.