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Politwoops tracks deleted tweets by public officials, including people currently in office and candidates for office.

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MichaelWager14 (D-Ohio)
@MichaelWager14

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This week on twitter: 75 new followers, 27 new unfollowers and followed 398 people via http://t.co/LiGv7wKy0b

Deleted after 12 minutes at 10:50 PM on 15 May 14.
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Cargas7 (D-Texas)
@Cargas7

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The public has & does favor Dems over GOP, but turnout is most important. If we get out the vote, we will win http://t.co/4DqPFo7I7w

Deleted after 2 minutes at 8:41 AM on 16 May 14.
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RepBetoORourke (D-Texas)
@RepBetoORourke

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RT @analisac: @BetoORourke @RepBetoORourke @BetoForCongress just heard your interview on NPR as I approached BOTA.It was incredibly impactful. Thank you!

Deleted after 59 seconds at 10:37 AM on 16 May 14. Original tweet by @analisac.
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LacyClayMO1 (D-Mo.)
@LacyClayMO1

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Awesome visit at @Wydownmiddle in Clayton, bright kids "educating" me about fighting hunger. #brightfutures http://t.co/fpYNhKEedx

Deleted after 21 weeks at 3:34 PM on 15 Oct 14.
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DrRadForSenate (D-Ga.)
@DrRadForSenate

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RT @miracle2x: @DrRadForSenate @Dudette9t9 Agree! It's imperative that we help each other protect voting rights for ALL.

Deleted after 4 seconds at 12:20 PM on 16 May 14. Original tweet by @miracle2x.
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PattyMurray (D-Wash.)
@PattyMurray

Sen. Murray speaks at VFD's quick response boat christening in #Vancouver this AM. #VanWA http://t.co/5Iqb5gpP6s

Deleted after 13 seconds at 2:10 PM on 16 May 14.
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LacyClayMO1 (D-Mo.)
@LacyClayMO1

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Thanks to all my leadership circle supporters who made our event in STL such a huge success. Appreciate you! #2014 http://t.co/RuVzeoALUW

Deleted after 21 weeks at 3:34 PM on 15 Oct 14.
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ErinforPA (D-Pa.)
@ErinforPA

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We're looking for poll watchers in Westmoreland County! Please contact abby@erin14.com :) Westmoreland County... http://t.co/ngJ9VhggEB

Deleted after 45 seconds at 3:50 PM on 16 May 14.
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