Charlie Baker Is Awesome at Twitter
In April, the Boston Globe reported on how “wicked popular” first term Governor Charlie Baker really is.
The Globe writes, “After just over 100 days in office, he may well be the most popular governor in the United States with stratospheric 74 percent favorable and 70 percent job approval ratings, according to a recent Suffolk University poll.”
This makes the new leader of the Commonwealth just slightly less popular than kittens…and the Red Sox. Apparently, those honors are reserved for the late Mayor Tom Menino.
The Globe story takes a look at polling, likability, and policy. But one thing it fails to mention: Baker’s amazing Twitter account. Not @MassGovernor, the inherited account that gets passed along to the governor in office and frequently updated by staffers, but @CharlieBakerMA, his personal account that Boston has confirmed is 100 percent run by Baker himself.
What makes Baker an impressive Tweeter? Below, 11 examples:
1. He takes selfies.
At @MassEducation's 29 Who Shine, Gov. @CharlieBakerMA insists on taking a selfie with the awards winners #mapoli pic.twitter.com/nNlMwJlNT9
— Mark Steffen (@TheMarkSteffen) May 14, 2015
2. And holds his phone the right way.
It's a good day when you can have a #selfie taken with your Governor @CharlieBakerMA He's the best! pic.twitter.com/jdwIRcYIU6
— ann murphy (@annsaxtonmurphy) May 6, 2015
3. He says OMG.
OMG! First time since taking office that the temp has gotten anywhere near this kind of neighborhood. Spring is here! pic.twitter.com/rnquBg2Oqo
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) May 4, 2015
4. And has an affinity for exclamation points.
Spring! pic.twitter.com/JZ26K7Dolg
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) May 10, 2015
5. He engages with reporters.
Been there done that – usually with sheet cake. https://t.co/96ABVt2dLe
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) May 16, 2015
6. A lot.
Agree! https://t.co/ShLfBrbArW
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) May 10, 2015
7. He’s got jokes.
He and I have been mistaken for each other for about 35 years. https://t.co/Rl5UCdXvdF
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) April 28, 2015
8. He even makes fun of his own staff.
Just another day at the office for Baker / Polito Comms Director Tim Buckley. Gotta a good fish story, Tim? pic.twitter.com/TAHSDgVsEX
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) May 6, 2015
9. He uses the “quote” feature the right way.
Gave me flowers for my wife. Great move! https://t.co/TFn7ockBZq
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) April 25, 2015
10. He responds to people who Tweet at him.
Thanks Bobby. Much appreciated. https://t.co/T8sumUxDhh
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) May 18, 2015
11. Even those who may be trolling him.
Nope! https://t.co/eR0sHrB1Is
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) April 25, 2015
