Paul has 1.6 million Facebook friends, one of the largest congressional followings. Rand Paul joins Snapchat

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) will announce Wednesday that he is joining Snapchat, the disappearing-photo service that has become one of the most popular social-messaging platforms for young people.

His handle will be SenatorRandPaul. He’ll announce the move on Facebook, and plans to send his first snap Wednesday night.


Time wrote recently that photo-messages are becoming so popular that they “could make texting obsolete.” Brands now using Snapchat include the New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Taco Bell and Acura.

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Sergio Gor, a spokesman for Paul’s political organization, said: “Senator Paul always looks for a way to engage Americans of all ages. Snapchat will allow everyone to follow the senator as he travels around the nation and spreads the message of liberty.”

Paul plans to use the account to offer backstage glimpses of his trips and media appearances. He learned about Snapchat by reading about its growing influence and running into people around the country who use it.

Paul has 1.6 million Facebook friends, one of the largest congressional followings.

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