In conjunction with a protest at the CNN headquarters, Johnson’s campaign launched a Twitter bomb today directed towards CNN. Angry about CNN’s refusal to include Gov. Gary Johnson in the polls, Johnson supporters turn to Twitter, “the most powerful” tool in the arsenal of social media networks. The blackout is described in full detail on The Libertarian Patriot, where bloggers asks Johnson’s supporters to include the hashtag #BlackoutCNN in tweets directed towards the news organization. Here’s a round-up of some of today’s tweets:
#ImpossibletoKnow if @GovGaryJohnson has a chance because @CNN excludes him from the polls! #BlackoutCNN! http://t.co/xp7uAR0f
— Nathan Eberly (@nathan_eberly) July 16, 2012
.@CNN Include Gary Johnson in your polls and give him equal coverage! Fairness and equality are what we need in this race. #BlackoutCNN
— Mark Noble ⚡ (@marknoble) July 16, 2012
I'm not voting for #Obamney this time around, @CNN, so include @GovGaryJohnson in your polling! #BlackoutCNN
— Andrew Miesem (@afroninja) July 16, 2012
https://twitter.com/mikejones09/status/224898756624125952
It's time to #BlackoutCNN! Tell CNN that you want @GovGaryJohnson included in the polls and the debates! Let's get it trending!
— Lizbuddie (@lizbuddie) July 16, 2012
Just called @CNN & spoke to a polite but slightly exasperated-sounding lady who knew exactly why I was calling. @GovGaryJohnson #BlackoutCNN
— Scott McDonald (@SPMcDonald) July 16, 2012
Famous Libertarians: be brave and help call out media 4 shutting out @GovGaryJohnson! #BlackoutCNN @GBTV @ronpaul @FBNStossel @pennjillette
— Alicia Dearn (@aliciadearn) July 16, 2012