Charlie Cook
Non-partisan political analyst. Founder and Contributor to The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, political analyst for National Journal and NBC News.
55,551
Followers
555
Following
673
Tweets
201.8
Avg Engagement
1,252
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @CharlieCookDC's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2014-07-18
- Verification:No
- Location:Harpswell, Maine
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:669
- Avg Likes per Tweet:79.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:122.6
- Followers Analyzed:9,998
Engagement Analysis
Based on 669 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement reflects the relevance and timeliness of his political commentary.
79.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
122.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
53,000
Total Likes
82,027
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
7
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
33
75th Percentile
19,218
Top Tweet
3.63
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
70.6%
Original
14.6%
Replies
11.7%
Retweets
3.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
73.1%
With Links
3.6%
With #Tags
27.4%
With @Mentions
0.4%
With Emojis
125
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.21
Reply/Original Ratio
0.27
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
75.8%
Weekday Posts
24.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 669 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 78 retweets (12% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 669 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 9,998 followersHis audience includes political enthusiasts, journalists, and students of American politics. The content is tailored for those seeking in-depth analysis and real-time updates on political events.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
80
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
84.5%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
49,405,341
Total Potential Reach
80
Median Follower Reach
372
75th Percentile Reach
13.0%
>1K followers
2.5%
>10K followers
0.7%
>50K followers
0.5%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
9,998 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
1,523
Protected Accounts
15.23% of total
8 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,090,771 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @dbongino | 4,437,497 | Commentator | Conservative, Politics, Law Enforcement |
| @gtconway3d | 2,229,215 | Lawyer | Lawyer, Columnist, Corgi |
| @RepSwalwell | 1,515,477 | Politician | Politics, Family, California |
| @brithume | 1,385,205 | Political Analyst | Politics, News, Analysis |
| @SinghLions | 1,326,052 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @joncoopertweets | 1,292,323 | Political Strategist | Politics, Fundraising, Campaigns |
| @hodakotb | 1,263,777 | TV Host | Mom, Co-Anchor, Today Show |
| @BillKristol | 1,044,360 | Political Commentator | Politics, Journalism, Commentary |
| @donwinslow | 934,978 | Author | books, writing, reading |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,866
Followers With Bio
4,134
Followers Without Bio
58.66%
% With Bio
41.34%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 669 analyzed65,817
Combined Engagement
19,215
Total Likes
46,602
Total Retweets
13,163
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @TheTweetOfGod: If you follow Me, could you please retweet this? I'm trying to call Twitter's attention to My broken follower count without resorting to striking their headquarters with lightning. Which I still may do anyway.
Make no mistake about it, when a party holds the White House and majorities in both the House and Senate, they “own” any government shutdown. Things the President has said and done over the last week have only increased the price the GOP has to pay for that ownership.
RT @BBCBreaking: This is the Brandenburg Gate as Germany stands in solidarity with the UK https://t.co/7jsrW3jUow
RT @SamWangPhD: Once again: DO NOT TRACK THE NUMBER OF CASES. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO INCREASE AS TESTING COMES ONLINE. Instead, track the number of deaths per day. If the "doubling time" of these slows to more than 3 days, we're starting to bend the curve. thread: https://t.co/T0M
Good news for the President? He did not hurt himself, unlike first debate. The bad news? He was ten points behind and did not help himself. Race not changed. A Republican had no reason to feel better had debate. Biden did not do a face plant. That is all he needed to do.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently analyzes the impact of presidential debates on public perception and electoral outcomes. He provides updates on key political races and the shifting dynamics of congressional control. He highlights the role of media and political strategy in shaping public opinion and election results.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 55,551
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @CharlieCookDC reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 55,551 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 201.8 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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