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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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Westmoreland_GA (R-Ga.)
@RepWestmoreland

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RT @KarlRove: Yes, we saw your frustration, @JoeBiden, but it was with Ryan taking him to cleaners.

Deleted after 6 days at 4:42 PM on 18 Oct 12. Original tweet by @KarlRove.

AKGovParnell (R-Alaska)
@AKGovParnell

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RT @JRubinBlogger: Biden's laughing is losing the debate- obnoxious

Deleted after 1 minute at 4:31 AM on 12 Oct 12. Original tweet by @JRubinBlogger.

AKGovParnell (R-Alaska)
@AKGovParnell

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RT @EmilyMiller: Biden laughing when he disagrees with Ryan is so annoying. Like a child in time out.

Deleted after 59 seconds at 4:31 AM on 12 Oct 12. Original tweet by @EmilyMiller.

AKGovParnell (R-Alaska)
@AKGovParnell

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RT @ebertchicago: Joe! Stop smiling and laughing! #vpdebate

Deleted after 49 seconds at 4:31 AM on 12 Oct 12. Original tweet by @ebertchicago.

AKGovParnell (R-Alaska)
@AKGovParnell

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RT @TheFix: Ok. I have decided. I find the Biden smile slightly unsettling. #vpdebate

Deleted after 39 seconds at 4:31 AM on 12 Oct 12. Original tweet by @TheFix.

AKGovParnell (R-Alaska)
@AKGovParnell

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RT @secupp: Biden needs to laugh a little less through the Libya, Middle East, nuclear Iran segment.

Deleted after 30 seconds at 4:31 AM on 12 Oct 12. Original tweet by @secupp.

Westmoreland_GA (R-Ga.)
@RepWestmoreland

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RT @Emma5317: @RepWestmoreland Great job by Ryan! He addressed the issues and didn't hide behind empty rhetoric. Obama can't hide his record.

Deleted after 6 days at 4:42 PM on 18 Oct 12. Original tweet by @Emma5317.

Westmoreland_GA (R-Ga.)
@RepWestmoreland

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RT @GOP: Las Vegas Review Journal: Ryan wins close VP debate- http://t.co/4BPmqdB6 #BidenUnhinged

Deleted after 6 days at 4:42 PM on 18 Oct 12. Original tweet by @GOP.

RestoreAccount (R-Okla.)
@TomCoburn

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Great disection of #VPdebate by Peggy Noonan: Confusing Strength With Aggression - http://t.co/IehmcU8f http://t.co/bTTC6r9i via @WSJ

Deleted after 1 hour at 10:34 AM on 12 Oct 12.

Team_Mitch (R-Ky.)
@Team_Mitch

RT @RobertHurt: Tonight's VP debate further proved that @PaulRyanVP and @MittRomney are the the only clear choice for Americans on Nov 6th

Deleted after 54 seconds at 9:59 AM on 12 Oct 12.

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