The polarization of American politics comes, of course, as no shock. Interestingly enough, however, new data from NewsWhip shows how certain lawmakers, even if they don't wield the most power, attract more buzz than others.
For example, reports Axios per NewsWhip, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) "generate the most social media interactions per article," even more than former President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), or Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
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