John McCain

John McCain

@SenJohnMcCain

Memorial account for U.S. Senator John McCain, 1936-2018. To support the causes to which Senator McCain dedicated his life & service, follow @McCainInstitute.

Phoenix, AZ / Washington, DC Joined 2009-01-23 Date of Analysis: Dez 16, 2025

2.856.079

Followers

373

Following

14.397

Tweets

2.917,4

Avg Engagement

16.791

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines SenJohnMcCain'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: Mega Influencer (1M+)
  • Account Age:2009-01-23
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Phoenix, AZ / Washington, DC

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3.190
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2.273,0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:644,4
  • Followers Analyzed:50.000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3.190 tweets

The account has high engagement with an average of 174,540 likes and 55,375 retweets per tweet. This indicates a strong and active community interested in its content.

2.273,0

Avg Likes/Tweet

644,4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

7.251.026

Total Likes

2.055.504

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

166

Median Likes

61

Median Retweets

872

75th Percentile

286.060

Top Tweet

1,02

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

82,6%

Original

2,9%

Replies

10,8%

Retweets

3,7%

Quotes

0,0%

Threads

0,3%

With Media

87,6%

With Links

56,1%

With #Tags

65,0%

With @Mentions

0,3%

With Emojis

135

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0,03

Reply/Original Ratio

0,34

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

91,4%

Weekday Posts

8,6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#arizona (215) #sasc (135) #russia (105) #syria (93) #az (78) #putin (60) #afghanistan (59) #fy18ndaa (59) #obamacare (58) #phoenix (47)

Most Mentioned

@wsj (208) @senjohnmccain (201) @washingtonpost (139) @potus (91) @azcentral (66) @nytimes (52) @meghanmccain (40) @jeffflake (39) @cindymccain (38) @usnavy (34)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3.190 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2.635 (83%)
Replies 92 (3%)
Retweets 345 (11%)
Quote Tweets 118 (4%)

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 345 retweets (11% 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 3.190 tweets

Engagement 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 50.000 followers

The primary audience includes supporters of John McCain, political enthusiasts, and individuals interested in bipartisan issues. It also attracts those concerned with social justice and policy reform.

Average

Audience Quality

25,0%

Suspicion Index

22,1%

Low-Quality %

60

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

35,6%

Empty Bio

14,9%

<10 Tweets

24,7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0,0%

New (<90 days)

56,5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0,0%

New (<180 days)

87,4%

No URL

8,7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

59.723.694

Total Potential Reach

60

Median Follower Reach

240

75th Percentile Reach

8,1%

>1K followers

0,8%

>10K followers

0,2%

>50K followers

0,1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

65,8%

Creators

32.893 accounts

19,3%

Consumers

9.648 accounts

14,9%

Dormant

7.459 accounts

531

Verified Followers

1,06% of total

7,6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0,08

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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):

United States (942) California, USA (311) USA (259) Washington, DC (255) Florida, USA (232) Los Angeles, CA (231) New York, USA (219) Texas, USA (205) New York, NY (200) Chicago, IL (173)

12.642

Verified Followers

0.44% of total

280.481

Protected Accounts

9.82% of total

9.6 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
@TheEllenShow 77.430.290 Entertainer Comedy, Talk Show, Philanthropy
@jimmyfallon 51.337.717 Comedian Comedy, TV, Music
@JohnCena 13.852.142 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@SenSanders 12.571.375 Politician Politics, Budget, Vermont
@enews 11.981.502 Entertainment News Entertainment, Celebrities, Pop culture
@HuffPost 11.358.706 News outlet News, People, Personal
@maddow 10.643.520 Political Commentator Politics, News, Commentary
@MLB 10.011.517 Sports League Baseball, Sports, MLB
@TheDailyShow 9.615.005 Comedy Show Comedy, News, Activism
@NBCNews 9.201.313 News Outlet News, Updates, Diversity

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (70.863) life (47.420) news (30.940) mom (29.610) politics (27.363) music (26.942) world (26.553) lover (26.512) wife (24.245) husband (21.673)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#resist (5.422) #blm (2.867) #maga (2.677) #theresistance (1.972) #blacklivesmatter (1.884) #resistance (1.604) #fbr (1.562) #1 (1.210) #voteblue (1.082) #bluewave (801)

1.041.299

Followers With Bio

1.815.719

Followers Without Bio

36.45%

% With Bio

63.55%

% 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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3.190 analyzed

1.177.918

Combined Engagement

889.014

Total Likes

288.904

Total Retweets

235.584

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Bipartisanship Free Trade Global Alliances Social Justice Policy Criticism Mccain Legacy
John McCain
SenJohnMcCain

To our allies: bipartisan majorities of Americans remain pro-free trade, pro-globalization &amp; supportive of alliances based on 70 years of shared values. Americans stand with you, even if our president doesn’t.

2018-06-10
Retweets: 66.558 Likes: 219.502 Engagement: 286.060
John McCain
SenJohnMcCain

.@POTUS's pardon of Joe Arpaio, who illegally profiled Latinos, undermines his claim for the respect of rule of law https://t.co/2FckGtwQ2m

2017-08-26
Retweets: 71.054 Likes: 176.851 Engagement: 247.905
John McCain
SenJohnMcCain

The administration’s current family separation policy is an affront to the decency of the American people, and contrary to principles and values upon which our nation was founded. The administration has the power to rescind this policy. It should do so now.

2018-06-18
Retweets: 52.867 Likes: 165.915 Engagement: 218.782
John McCain
SenJohnMcCain

An American president does not lead the Free World by congratulating dictators on winning sham elections. And by doing so with Vladimir Putin, President Trump insulted every Russian citizen who was denied the right to vote in a free and fair election. https://t.co/lcQTBi7CA1

2018-03-20
Retweets: 52.877 Likes: 163.058 Engagement: 215.935
John McCain
SenJohnMcCain

Special Counsel Mueller has served our country with honesty and integrity. It’s critical he be allowed to complete a thorough investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election — unimpeded.

2018-03-18
Retweets: 45.548 Likes: 163.688 Engagement: 209.236

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account is primarily used to promote McCain's legacy and the causes he supported. It engages with political and social issues, often criticizing current policies and actions. The account maintains a strong following, indicating a dedicated audience interested in its message.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 2.856.079
  • + 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 SenJohnMcCain reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 2.856.079 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 2.917,4 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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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dez 16, 2025