In 2008, the Obama camp tapped into the power of the Internet to engage its base, but this year it was Republicans using social media.
News One’s Smokey Fontaine joined Roland Martin on “Washington Watch” via the HP SkyRoom to detail what Republicans did.
WATCH: Republicans Using Social Media To Rally Their Base
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Happy Presidents' Day! 44 Photos To Make You Miss Obama
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Happy Presidents' Day! 44 Photos To Make You Miss Obama
1. Barack Gives Daughter Malia a Kiss
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2. Michelle and Barack tell the kids a story
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3. Michelle and Barack Kiss
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4. Michelle and Barack
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5. First Family Portrait
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6. Two Terms
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7. Michelle and Barack host a State Dinner
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8. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
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9. The Obamas on Air Force One
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10. The First Family in London
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11. First Lady Michelle Obama with daughters Malia Obama and Sasha Obama
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12. Sasha and Malia Obama at the 2016 State Dinner
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13. Turkey Pardoning
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14. Sunday Church
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15. Gobble, Gobble
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16. Malia Obama, the First Daughter
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17. Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama
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18. A Family Affair
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19. Flashback To The Old Days
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20. Happy Birthday!
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21. Candidly Awesome
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22. Historic First Family
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23. Ice Cream Treat
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24. TV Time
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25. Always Giving Back
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26. A Christmas Story
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27. Hawaii Trip!
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28. Obama Loves Team USA & His Wife
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29. Malia and Sasha Obama
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30. Michelle Plays on a Bike
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31. Obama Loves Team USA, His Wife & Malia
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32. Reading Time
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33. Family Support
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34. The Sister Selfie
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35. Supporting Mom
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36. Giving Back On MLK Day
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37. Obamas Give Back To The Community
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38. Always Supporting Small Businesses
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39. Obama Swagger
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40. Laughs & Turkeys
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41. Christmas With The Obamas
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42. 50th Anniversary Of March On Selma
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