Best Political Instagrams of 2014
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Instagram isn’t just for preteens and Justin Bieber anymore. Politicians all over the nation have embraced the photo-posting app to better engage with their constituents, give their followers an inside look to life as a senator … or president of the United States.
As more politicos join the Instagram revolution, more photos pop up revealing a new side of the American politician. From selfies to elementary photos, here’s a look at some of the best politico Instagrams of 2014.
The Biden-Obama selfie.
The ‘gram where Rep. Aaron Shock, R-Ill., posed with this guy.
They’re really patriotic in Henry, IL #birthdaysuit ???????????????????????? A photo posted by Aaron Schock (@aaronschock) on
There’s also this ‘gram where he posed with this girl, music superstar Ariana Grande.
When Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., posted a new “#FridayPuppy” picture each week.
In honor of National Pet Week, meet Truman – a lucky rescue who found a home with one of my staffers. #FridayPuppy A photo posted by Darrell Issa (@darrellissa) on
#Halloween bonus! Heidi is ready to greet trick-or-treaters!! #FridayPuppy A photo posted by Darrell Issa (@darrellissa) on
Issa even brought his Instagram snapping into his haircut.
Time for a trim. A photo posted by Darrell Issa (@darrellissa) on
On the day of Colbert Report’s last episode, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., posted this throwback.
A little Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, made an appearance.
As school bells ring in a new year across the country, a special #BackToSchool #TBT A photo posted by Ted Cruz (@sentedcruz) on
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., celebrated the end of a fast with a Starbucks snap.
A photo posted by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (@dwstweets) on
She also debuted a second Instagram account in 2014 — a page devoted to recipes and food photos.
In interviews, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., prefers to wear jeans. On Instagram, he proved he likes baseball pants.
A photo posted by Senator Rand Paul (@senatorrandpaul) on
Excited for tonight’s annual Congressional Baseball Game for charity! I’ll be playing outfield for the Republican team. Check out team Paul’s t-shirts A photo posted by Senator Rand Paul (@senatorrandpaul) on
On Instagram, Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., is quite the ladies man.
Celebrating Tule Springs, Nevada’s new national monument
A photo posted by Senator Harry Reid (@senatorreid) on
In traditional Instagram fashion, Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, posted a lot of classic politico throw backs like these.
#TBT to a 1986 summer parade with the best two daughters a dad could hope for. #ThrowbackThursday A photo posted by Speaker John Boehner (@speakerboehner) on
Michelle Obama only “turnipped” for what.
Hey, @Alphacat. The First Lady wants to know… #TurnipForWhat? #AskTheFirstLady #TD4W
A video posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on
New House majority leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is soOoOoO romantic on his ‘gram.
Twenty-two years ago we joined together in a love that will last an eternity. Happy Anniversary. I love you A photo posted by Rep. Kevin McCarthy (@repkevinmccarthy) on
When season two of the Netflix drama “House of Cards” premiered in February, McCarthy hung out with actor Kevin Spacey. McCarthy, former majority whip, helped Spacey plan for his role as whip on the show.
@HouseOfCards premiere season 2. It is going to be a long weekend A photo posted by Rep. Kevin McCarthy (@repkevinmccarthy) on
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., made it his online mission to snap a selfie with every single one of his Senate colleagues. It looks like he’ll finish the quest in 2015.
Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., released a viral video called “But first…#letmetakeaselfie” in late April. It was a selfie video set on Capitol Hill. His Instragram quickly rose to the top politico account to follow.
His last Budget Resolution markup as Budget Committee Chairman. Well done, my friend. #selfie A photo posted by Rep. Sean Duffy (@repseanduffy) on
…and soon everyone wanted a part of the Duffy Instagram.