A fair observation if you use twitter like the majority of users (at least in the UK). The key to getting a decent bellwether is to actively seek out prominent

A fair observation if you use twitter like the majority of users (at least in the UK). The key to getting a decent bellwether is to actively seek out prominent and active users with differing opinions. Regarding social medias influence, while it has been hyped up massively, I do believe it is a significant force. Even if just for the fact that the media class use it extensively. I expect it has an impact on their reporting.