Member Classification and Party Characteristics in Twitter during UK Election
Abstract
In modern politics, parties and individual candidates must have an online presence and usually have dedicated social media coordinators. In this context, real time member classification and party characterization, taking into account the dynamic nature of social media, are essential to highlight the main differences between parties and to monitor their activities, influences, structures, contents and mood. This paper summarizes a case study of member classification and party characteristics in Twitter during the UK election.