JR

James R. Baird

Republican
US Congress Twitter/X
#278
X Rank
14,312
Benchmarker Score
256
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11,388
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1,462
Comments
44
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Total Engagement
50
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15.3
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14,231 followers

Data last refreshed: July 18, 2026

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20 posts

Today, I had the sincere joy of honoring two Fourth District FFA students who were elected as Indiana FFA officers on the House Floor. I'm also glad to have met with the entire @IndianaFFA officer...

Education & Workforce K-12 Education Vocational Training Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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I applaud @USFWS for rescinding this inane and wasteful regulatory rule that has harmed the producers who help feed and fuel America. Overuse of the Endangered Species Act has given unelected burea...

Environment & Energy Endangered Species Conservation Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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This is the right decision by @USFWS. The "harm" rule in the Endangered Species Act (ESA), ended up harming everyday American workers and producers. In Monticello, Lake Freeman was drained becaus...

Environment & Energy Endangered Species Conservation Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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It's county fair season! I was so happy to visit the Putnam County Fair. Thanks for everyone who said hello and shared their thoughts on the goings-on in Washington. Great to hear from you all!🇺🇸 ...

District & State Issues N/A Jul 13, 2026 View on X
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Senator Lindsey Graham was a statesman and patriot. He will surely be missed here in Congress. My prayers are with his family and loved ones in this difficult time.

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 12, 2026 View on X
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Hopefully the FBI finds no foul play. My thoughts are with everyone affected, and I’m praying for their safety and well‑being. Losing your home can be one of the most devastating experiences anyone...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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Happy Birthday, @RepBrianMast! I am so grateful to call you my friend. As fellow combat-wounded veterans, we've shared experiences that few can truly understand. Grateful for your friendship and s...

Personal & Human Interest Veterans Affairs Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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Yesterday, I visited the Great American State Fair for their presentation on next month's @IndyCar race in Washington. In August, the world will see just how impressive Hoosier drive and ingenuity...

District & State Issues Sports & Olympics Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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A massive thank you to the @USNationalGuard who have been protecting Washington D.C. during these historic 250 celebrations. Our nation's capital is safer because of these honorable men and women. ...

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Jul 09, 2026 View on X
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Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution, prohibits one chamber of Congress to adjourn for more than three days without the consent of the other. To meet this constitutional requirement we hold pro...

Legislative & Congressional Activity N/A Jul 09, 2026 View on X
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The images from the @Freedom250 Salute to America are so amazing. I love this country! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/1IJhkqgFEO

Personal & Human Interest Arts & Culture Jul 09, 2026 View on X
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July is National Ice Cream Month! Signed into law in 1984 by President Reagan, this month is dedicated to American dairy and ice cream producers. Indiana's dairy industry is a more than $1 billi...

District & State Issues Farm Bill Jul 08, 2026 View on X
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Images and stats courtesy of @ENERGY and @EIAgov.

Environment & Energy Clean Energy Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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America needs secure and diverse energy production to meet growing demand. Nuclear power can help shore-up our grid and power our communities 24/7. https://t.co/vyUlu3HcY8

Environment & Energy Nuclear Energy Clean Energy Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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Inside a nuclear reactor are tiny pellets of uranium, all lined up into a cylindrical rod. To make energy from these rods, a neutron is struck against the uranium in a process called nuclear fissio...

Environment & Energy Nuclear Energy Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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Land of the Free. Home of the Brave. https://t.co/PjFG86h2FG

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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The chain reaction produces extreme heat, around 150 million degrees. That’s 10 times hotter than the sun! ☀️ During this fission process, the uranium rods have been submerged in water. The extr...

Environment & Energy Nuclear Energy Clean Energy Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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Nuclear energy is a secure and reliable source of power. Currently, the U.S. has 96 commercial nuclear reactors producing 20% of our nation's energy. ⚛️⚡️ With energy needs growing by the day, nuc...

Environment & Energy Nuclear Energy Clean Energy Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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Hoosier families! The Trump Accounts are now live. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, children born on or after Jan. 1, 2025, are eligible to receive $1,000 from the U.S. Treasury through a ...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Tax Reform Jul 06, 2026 View on X
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This Fourth of July has been incredible! It was an honor to celebrate with so many people across the district. America is the greatest nation in the world, and I'm grateful for the freedoms and o...

District & State Issues N/A Jul 05, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jul 2026
-10 #278
Jun 2026
-19 #268
May 2026
-46 #249
Apr 2026
#203

Content Categories

Personal & Human Interest 34
Legislative & Congressional Activity 34
District & State Issues 22
N/A 20
Defense & National Security 16

Topics & Themes

Farm Bill Armed Forces Arts & Culture Veterans Affairs Federal Budget Clean Energy Higher Education K-12 Education Tax Reform Voting Rights NASA & Space Conservation Nuclear Energy Public Health Religious Liberty Income Tax STEM Education Counter-Terrorism Small Business State Department

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
315
James: 256 ↓
Likes
336,867
James: 11,388 ↓
Comments
31,018
James: 1,462 ↓
Avg Likes
873.7
James: 44.5 ↓
Avg Comments
84.0
James: 5.7 ↓
Benchmarker Score
398,903
James: 14,312 ↓
Posts/Week
17.1
James: 15.3 ↓
Avg Post Length
237 chars
James: 241 ↑
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
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