2016+Primary+Elections

=2016 Primary Elections as Reported on Social Media=

Monday, February 1st are the Iowa Caucuses. This is the first state to weigh in on who should run for president in November 2016. New Hamshire comes next with a traditional primary election where voters go to the polls. South Carolina follows... The Ohio Primary is on March 15th.

As candidates finish in the different primaries, they gain delegates for the Republican and Democratic conventions this summer. Candidates with a majority of delegates will most likely be chosen to represent their party in the presidential election.

Here are links to background information and ongoing coverage.

2016 Primary Calendar and Results- New York Times

Democratic Primary Elections 2016- Wikipedia

Republican Primary Elections 2016- Wikipedia


 * However, Social Media is also following the primary elections. What are they saying on Snap Chat? Facebook? Twitter? Other social media sites?**


 * What do you think? What do you predict? What seem to be the big issues in this election year? What are the best and most concerning characteristics of the different candidates?**