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Explore the Tweets They Didn't Want You to See

Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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

Politwoops tracks deleted tweets by public officials, including people currently in office and candidates for office. If you think we're missing someone, please email us with their name, state, political party, office they hold or are seeking and, of course, their Twitter handle.

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BuddyRoemer (R-Calif.)
@BuddyRoemer

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RT @RantingFromReno: @BuddyRoemer I was actually listening to you and had some hope....then you went on MSNBC...unforgivable.

Deleted after 2 minutes at 2:36 PM on 10 Dec 11. Original tweet by @RantingFromReno.

Duffy4Wisconsin (R-Wis.)
@Duffy4Wisconsin

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Sean Duffy column: Stop these job-killing regulations http://t.co/M3pjicAg

Deleted after 427 weeks at 4:08 PM on 16 Feb 20.

BuddyRoemer (R-Calif.)
@BuddyRoemer

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@RantingFromReno Can you DM me your contact details?

Deleted after 2 minutes at 4:15 PM on 10 Dec 11.

BuddyRoemer (R-Calif.)
@BuddyRoemer

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@chrisolsondc @guerillacharity Correct.

Deleted after 13 seconds at 4:15 PM on 10 Dec 11.

BuddyRoemer (R-Calif.)
@BuddyRoemer

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For those who ask why I retweet your answers, two reasons: 1) It inspires conversation; and 2) I believe the answers lie with the people.

Deleted after 7 minutes at 4:34 PM on 10 Dec 11.

BuddyRoemer (R-Calif.)
@BuddyRoemer

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Will be in live blog debate w/ Gary Johnson & Fred Karger tonight at 8:30pm. Details >> http://t.co/3WgjAXQz #nhdebatewatch #gopdebate

Deleted after 3 hours at 8:26 PM on 10 Dec 11.

TheLugarCenter (R-Ind.)
@senatorlugar

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Hoo Hoo Hoo... #Hoosiers!!!

Deleted after 40 seconds at 7:37 PM on 10 Dec 11.

BuddyRoemer (R-Calif.)
@BuddyRoemer

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I love how Perry looks at the audience when he talks to Mitt. #noeyetoeyecontact

Deleted after 10 minutes at 9:45 PM on 10 Dec 11.

BuddyRoemer (R-Calif.)
@BuddyRoemer

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Why don't these debates have cool commercials like the Super Bowl? These rental car company commercials are painful. #iowadebates

Deleted after 3 hours at 12:45 AM on 11 Dec 11.

BuddyRoemer (R-Calif.)
@BuddyRoemer

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@dmataconis Was thinking of doing a "face palm" avatar in honor of tonight's debate, too.

Deleted after 2 hours at 12:45 AM on 11 Dec 11.

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