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By L. Fabry

Students interested in politics now have over 100 different tweets to choose from. Get the latest in political news and opinions from current politicians, those who have moved on, and those who follow them.

Best Twitter Feeds from Liberal Politicians

Get political information straight from some of the most prominent leaders of our country and even a few tidbits on their personal lives.

1. Barack Obama: The 43rd President of the United States is never at a loss for a tweet. Get updates on his schedule, thoughts, and much more by following him.

2. Hilary Clinton: Former First Lady and current Secretary of State, this is not her official twitter. But you can still get many updates on her schedule, thoughts, and politics.

3. Nancy Pelosi: Another unofficial tweet, you can follow this feed for updates on the current Speaker of the House. They usually contain her thoughts or statements on politics.

4. Gavin Newsom: He hopes to win the next gubernatorial race in California and is currently the mayor of San Francisco. Read his tweets for political topics, such as updates on Prop. 8.

5. Arlen Specter: Elected as the Senator from Pennsylvania in 1980, he recently switched parties and not for the first time. His tweets focus on politics, announcements, and personal messages.

6. Chris Dodd: The senator from Connecticut made headlines when the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac scandals broke. You can get many interesting tweets on what he is up to, along with how he feels about current issues.

7. Joe Biden: The former senator from Delaware and current vice president hasn’t twittered much since the campaign trail. You can still get his tweets from a senator’s and presidential candidate’s point of view.

8. Claire McCaskill: Claire is a senator from Missouri. She often posts on the political topics she addressing that day and has many followers from outside her state.

9. Cory Booker: He is the current mayor of Newark, New Jersey. He often tweets on local and national political matters.

10. Barbara Boxer: She is currently the senator from California. Her tweets mostly focus on appearances, but you can get some political tweets as well.

11. Dennis Kucinich: The representative from Ohio, he is a former presidential candidate. He often tweets on upcoming appearances, so be patient if looking for a political tweet.

12. Mark Warner: He is currently a junior senator from Virginia and former governor of the state. He often tweets on appearances, politics, and what he is up to.

Best Twitter Feeds from Conservative Politicians

Not to be outdone, those on the right have also taken to Twitter and post on all sorts of political topics.

13. John McCain: Former presidential candidate and current senator of Arizona, John McCain earned a Purple Heart and other honors for his service in Vietnam. Read about how he feels about current events, issues that interest him, and more from his tweets.

14. Sarah Palin: The second female vice presidential candidate in the history of the United States, Sarah Palin is currently the governor of Alaska and a strong voice of the Republican party. Her tweets focus on current events and politics.

15. Arnold Schwarzenegger: A former blockbuster movie star, Arnold Schwarzenegger is currently the governor of California. Hear how his state is doing, get his thoughts, and daily life from his tweets.

16. John Boehner: A representative from Ohio, he is currently the House Minority Leader. He often tweets on political matters and upcoming plans for the future.

17. Mark Sanford: The governor of South Carolina made headlines when he refused to accept stimulus money. Find out how he feels about that and other political matters by reading his tweets.

18. Orrin Hatch: This senator has been representing Utah since 1977 and has witnessed an impressive number of events in his political career. He often tweets on updates to his blog, which contain many political thoughts.

19. Bobby Jindal: The current governor of Louisiana made headlines for his rebuttal to Barack Obama’s congressional address. His tweets contain updates on his state, thoughts on politics, and things that interest him.

20. John Culberson: A representative from Texas, he was one of the first congressman to start tweeting. There are many tweets involving politics and he often asks interesting questions.

21. Chuck Grassley: He is the top Republican on the Finance Committee and a senator from Iowa. His tweets state his views on politics today and he recently invited his followers to send him questions for an upcoming appearance.

22. Tim Pawlenty: He is the current governor of Minnesota and a prospective candidate for the presidency. His tweets include activities and thoughts.

Best Twitter Feeds from Former Politicians

Although they are no longer in office, these former politicians still have a lot to tweet about.

23. Al Gore: Former Vice President and presidential candidate, Al Gore has also won a Nobel Peace Prize. Follow his tweets for many green and political related topics.

24. Newt Gingrich: Former Speaker of the House and potential presidential candidate, Newt Gingrich has plenty to say about politics. Read how he feels about Iran, Sonia Sotomayor, and more by following him.

25. Karl Rove: He was considered “The Architect” behind President George W. Bush’s two terms as president and is currently a commentator for Fox News. Get loads of political related tweets by following him.

26. Fred Thompson: He is a former actor, senator from Tennessee, and presidential candidate. Get a ton of political related posts by following him.

27. Mike Huckabee: A former governor of Arkansas, he was also a presidential candidate and current host of his own show on the Fox News Channel. Tweets are on appearances, thoughts, and links.

28. Joe Trippi: He worked on the campaign for Howard Dean and has been called “the man who reinvented campaigning.” He often tweets on political current events.

Best Twitter Feeds from Political Commentators

Those who follow the politicians will also enjoy the tweets of those who follow them for a living.

29. Anderson Cooper: This famed and popular newsman is the host of his own show on CNN. Recent tweets are on Iran, legalization of marijuana, and interviews he has done.

30. George Stephanopoulos: Former Clinton staffer and current political correspondent for ABC, he often interviews the most prominent politicians. Read his tweets to see who he is doing next, thoughts on past guests, and more.

31. Glenn Beck: His new show on the Fox News Channel is picking up steam, along with criticism. Follow his tweets to get many thoughts on a smaller and limited government.

32. Greta Van Susteren: Host of On the Record, Greta interviews many political figures and takes on many issues. Follow her tweets to get even more of her thoughts on politics.

33. Alan Colmes: Former half of the duo, Hannity and Colmes, he is still a commentator for Fox News. His tweets often direct back to his website on political matters.

34. Rachel Maddow: She is the host of her own primetime show on MSNBC. Her tweets focus on political headlines and daily life.

35. John Stossel: He is part of the investigative team at 20/20 and a vocal Libertarian. Get tweets from this unique political point of view by following him.

36. Penn Jillette: He was the vocal half behind the Penn & Teller magic team. He currently hosts a radio show and often tweets on political topics.

37. Ana Marie Cox: A part of radio station Air America, she founded the site, Wonkette. Follow her tweets on politics and responses to questions.

38. David Gregory: He is the current host of NBC’s Meet the Press. He often posts on politics and links to articles that interest him.

39. Michelle Malkin: She runs her own website and often runs conservative stories that are picked up by other venues. Michelle is currently being sued by ACORN and has slowed her political tweets down.

40. Mark Knoller: Mark is a White House Correspondent for CBS News. Tweets focus on politics and happenings in The White House.

Best Twitter Feeds from Political Celebrities

Also interested in political education, follow these celebrities to get their opinions on politics and more.

41. Oprah Winfrey: Some say she had a hand in electing the current president and is currently the leading daytime talk show host of all time. Oprah will throw in the occasional political tweet along with the others.

42. Eminem: His songs often contain lyrics of a political nature. Read about what he is up to now by following his tweets.

43. Matt Damon: This famous actor has supported Barack Obama for the presidency and has taken part in other political matters. Follow his tweets to get his thoughts, current activities, and more.

44. Ellen DeGeneres: A strong proponent of Prop. 8., Ellen hosted both presidential candidates on her show. Get many humorous tweets, along with a stray political thoughts by following her.

45. Elisabeth Hasselbeck: The lone conservative voice of The View, she found fame as a contest on Survivor. Read her tweets to get updates on the show, daily life, and the occasional political thought.

46. Richard Dawkins: Richard is the author of “The God Delusion” and a leader in the atheist community. Get loads of political and related tweets by following him.

47. Justin Timberlake: He and his girlfriend took part in a video that went viral supporting Barack Obama. His tweets focus on daily life and you can even find a political post every now and then.

48. Paula Poundstone: This comedienne is a strong supporter of Prop. 8. Get humorous and political tweets by following her.

49. Trace Adkins: He is a country music star and appeared in the movie, “An American Carol.” Get appearance updates, commentary, and more by following his tweets.

Best Twitter Feeds from Political Bloggers

No longer confined to print or screen, below are the top tweets of political bloggers.

50. Drudge Report: Get headlines that you won’t find in the others by following this alternative media source. Tweets include the latest in politics, news, entertainment, and more.

51. The Huffington Post: Started by Arianna Huffington, this online publication is a community of mostly liberal bloggers and news. Tweets focus on latest posts, entries, and headlines.

52. John Dickerson: He is the chief political correspondent for Slate. Tweets are on political matters and other odd musings.

53. Mike Allen: He formerly worked for “Time” magazine and is now the chief political correspondent for Politico. He often tweets on the latest in political news.

54. Chris Cillizza: Chris is a political blogger for “The Washington Post” and formerly worked for “Roll Call.” He often links to political stories of interest in his tweets.

55. Meghan McCain: She is the daughter of Senator John McCain and has made headlines with her political commentary. Be the first to read it by following her tweets.

56. Eyeblast TV: Miss an important news story or need to see a relevant one from the past? Visit their site to get tons of relevant political videos. Their tweets often contain topics of popular ones.

57. Markos Moulitsas: He is the founder of the controversial website, the Daily Kos. Tweets often focus on his opinion of political matters.

58. Patrick Ruffini: He has served as the eCampaign director of the RNC and currently runs his own political website. His tweets often focus on responses to political actions.

59. Nansen Malin: This former Alinsky student is part of the Rebuild the Party website. She often responds to tweets, posts about twitter, and politics.

60. Montaignejns: This anonymous Twitter user is a political news junkie who occasionally practices licensed law. He often tweets on politics and daily life.

61. Ryan Dixon: Ryan is the founder of Young Republicans TV, an online show on politics. Tweets range from what he is up to now to his thoughts on the latest political headlines.

62. Andrew Malcolm: He is a blogger for the “L.A. Times.” Get political updates and thoughts from his tweets.

63. Planet Romney: This Twitter user is a huge Mitt Romney fan and hopes to get him elected in 2012. Tweets often center around the former presidential candidate’s activities and statements.

Best Twitter Feeds from Political Media

These are the top tweets from those who do stick to print and screen.

64. CNN: A leader in the latest news, CNN is one of the most followed Twitterers. Get the latest in political, world, and other news by following them.

65. Fox News: Home to such shows at The O’Reilly Factor and Hannity, Fox News has been both praised and criticized. You can get the latest in headlines, politics, and show updates from their tweets.

66. The New York Times: One of the oldest sources in news, the times is one of the most recognized names in politics. Their tweets contain information on politics, culture, and much more.

67. Wall Street Journal: This newspaper centers around the economy and politics. Tweets often contain the current news on both.

68. Right Wing News: This self explanatory site has the latest news on and for conservatives. Tweets often link to their latest political headlines.

69. Al Jazeera: This network covers breaking news in the Arabic world and even has stories in English. Get their latest political headlines and links by following them.

70. NPR Politics: The National Public Radio system has a special tweet dedicated solely to politics. Recent tweets include the protests in Iran, the state of the economy, and updates on congressional activities.

71. Nightline: This leading broadcast has anchored ABC’s late night line up for decades. Get the latest in politics, show information, and more by following them.

72. TIME: This leading publication contains breaking news and current events from around the world. Tweets often involve politics, stories of interest, and much more.

Best Twitter Political Feeds to Follow Them All

These tweets amass a variety of political posts and gathers them all together.

73. Tweet Congress: Hate following multiple political tweeters? Then stop here to follow all Congressional tweets. You can even sort by party, senator, or representative.

74. Tweetminster: If you’re interested in following political tweets from the United Kingdom, this site is for you. Get tweets from members of the Labour, Democrat, Conservative, Respect, and Scottish National parties.

75. Tweeting Politicians: This feed follows many politicians and reposts on one convenient user. Get tweets from John Culberson, Jim DeMint, and many others.

76. Political Ticker: CNN constantly updates its website every minute. Get the latest in all political headlines by following this tweet.

Best Twitter Feeds for Political Organizations

With numerous political organizations around the world, they are now beginning to turn to Twitter. Below are the best from both well known and little known sources.

77. Admiral Mike Mullen: He is the Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His tweets often involve their plans, along with political commentary.

78. West Wing Report: This division of The White House gives regular reports on the president’s activities. Tweets are often on presidential statements and responses.

79. Israeli Consulate: Located in New York, their primary goal is to promote Arab/Israeli peace. Get updates on their progress by following their tweets.

80. The Heritage Foundation: This is one of the most known conservative think tanks in the nation. Get updates on their political research and more by following them.

81. ACLU National: This organization is devoted to protecting the basic civil liberties of Americans. Follow their tweets to see what political actions they are advising to their readers.

82. Military Blogs: This site is the largest community of military bloggers and include many popular authors. Get the latest tweets from our fighting men and women by following them.

83. NCPA: The National Center for Policy Analysis researches public policy and analyzes it. Get tweets on what their research leads them to.

84. Infidels are Cool: Another blogging community, they write about Islam, jihad, and terrorism.

85. Iran Election: Also a channel on YouTube, this feed is picking up steam due to current events. Get updates on the Iranian elections, protests, and more.

86. Rock The Vote: This organization is dedicated to getting young adults to vote. Tweets currently center around the elections in Iran.

Best Twitter Feeds for United Kingdom Political Education

If you’re interested in the politics of Great Britain and its neighbors, give these tweets a read.

87. Gordon Brown: The current prime minister of the United Kingdom often takes questions through Twitter. You can also get tweets on his schedule by following him.

88. UK Parliament: Similar to the Congress of the United States, they have their very own Twitter feed. Get the latest outcomes on votes, proposals, and more.

89. Conservatives: This party now hosts the tweets of David Cameron and others. Read for the latest updates on him, happenings in Parliament, and more.

90. Tony Blair: The former Prime Minister of the UK, Tony Blair was present for many historic moments. Find out what life was like for this leader by reading his old tweets.

Best Twitter Feeds for World Political Education

Politics doesn’t stop at our borders. Follow these tweets to get a political educations from world leaders.

91. Felipe Calderon: The current president of Mexico, he is experiencing troubles from the drug trade in addition to others. Follow his tweets if you can understand Spanish or have a good translator.

92. Stephen Harper: He is the Prime Minister of Canada. Most tweets are on his schedule, but patient followers can get the occasional political tweet.

93. Barham Salih: He is the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq. Get tweets on Iraqi progress, meetings, and his personal life.

94. Kevin Rudd: Kevin is the current Prime Minister of Australia. See how they do things down under by reading his tweets.

95. John Key: He is the current Prime Minister of New Zealand. His tweets often involve the latest in political moves from his office.

96. Brian Cowen: Not officially his twitter, but Brian is the Taoiseach of Ireland. Tweets focus on his activities.

97. Jacob Zuma: Another unofficial tweet, this site contains the latest news from the office of the president of South Africa. Tweets include his statements, actions, and happenings across the nation.

Best Twitter Feeds from Political Educators

These tweets are by those who teach politics for a living.

98. Glenn Reynolds: He is a professor of law at the University of Tennessee and is best known for his blog, Instapundit. Tweets are almost exclusively on political headlines.

99. Carol Swain: She is a political science and law professor at Vanderbilt University, in addition to duties as a CNN contributor. She often posts on politics, items that interest her, and daily happenings.

100. The Ann Arbor News: This institution was the only public university to be recognized by “U.S. News & World Report” for political science. Get their tweets on politics, university activity, and more.

Even if your are not a student and just interested in politics, you can spend endless hours reading the tweets of these 100 politicians, world leaders, reporters, commentators, and educators.