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Joe Courtney

US Congress Twitter/X
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#290
X Rank
2,052
Benchmarker Score
42
Posts
1,004
Likes
524
Comments
24
Avg Likes
12
Avg Comments
1,528
Total Engagement
36
Engagement Rate
18.9
Posts/Week
Daily
Posting Regularity
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27,581 followers

Data last refreshed: April 15, 2026

Engagement metrics shown below reflect data as of this date. Current X stats may differ.

20 posts

This line wrapping around the Waterford Crystal Mall today at Electric Boat’s hiring fair in vivid proof of the historic expansion of our state’s submarine industrial base in 2026. Eastern Connec...

Defense & National Security Defense Procurement Armed Forces Apr 11, 2026 View on X
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From the Submarine Capital of the World, wishing a happy National Submarine Day to U.S. Navy submariners and eastern CT shipbuilders and suppliers. https://t.co/7WWgOXL66z

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Defense Procurement Apr 11, 2026 View on X
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Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked consideration of a War Powers Resolution to end President Trump’s war in Iran. I voted to end this unilateral war of choice over a month ago. There is bipa...

Defense & National Security Middle East Armed Forces Bipartisan Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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President Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” would punish innocent civilians who are victims of Iran’s brutal regime. Speaker Mike Johnson must bring the House back immed...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Middle East Armed Forces Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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It was great to meet with students for my annual visit too E.O. Smith High School in Mansfield for a conversation on their top issues, including agriculture, education, the cost of living and the w...

District & State Issues K-12 Education Farm Bill Inflation Middle East Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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Tariffs are making it harder for local businesses to plan ahead. Today, I met with Mattern Construction to talk about how tariffs are affecting their work. The biggest challenge I heard was uncerta...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Tariffs Trade Policy Small Business Apr 06, 2026 View on X
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Rising costs are putting pressure on local farmers. I visited Cushman Farms to hear about how higher diesel and fertilizer prices are affecting their work this year. These increases are making it h...

District & State Issues Inflation Farm Bill Apr 06, 2026 View on X
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Wishing a happy Easter to everyone celebrating in eastern Connecticut and beyond!

Personal & Human Interest N/A Apr 05, 2026 View on X
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A Presidential threat sprinkled with F bombs to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran is a dark moment for our nation. Such an attack will punish the very people who are the victims of Iran’s reg...

Defense & National Security Middle East Armed Forces Bipartisan Oil & Gas Apr 05, 2026 View on X
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Outstanding work by Special Forces to rescue the F-15 airman in Iran. Job extremely well done. https://t.co/ldIw2CyYVP

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Middle East Apr 05, 2026 View on X
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Ahead of tonight’s game, take a look back at my conversation with Thomas Emerick, host of Remember That Game Podcast. We discussed the legendary UConn-Duke ’99 national championship game. Still one...

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics Apr 04, 2026 View on X
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Thanks to my constituent Jonathan for stopping by my Washington office ahead of the Final Four. Go Huskies! https://t.co/TJ9dxbP732

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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Big weekend ahead for UConn. Go Huskies! https://t.co/6DHed2ipT3

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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Thanks to Mr. Caldwell’s 8th grade class at the Ashford School for hosting me for a conversation about the economy and the importance of mental health care access for students. It was inspiring to ...

Education & Workforce Mental Health K-12 Education Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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Today marks one year since President Trump announced his so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs. After the President promised to “rapidly bring down costs and princes,” families and small business in ...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Tariffs Trade Policy Small Business Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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The dysfunction over the DHS shutdown is almost too galling to believe. For no reason, House Speaker Mike Johnson has chosen to prolong the shutdown without an end date. I explain here. https://t.c...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Government Shutdown Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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The average college student who takes out a federal student loan today would pay over $14,000 in interest over the standard 10-year period. The federal government should not be making a profit from...

Education & Workforce Student Loans Student Debt Higher Education Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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Americans are facing a cost-of-living crisis, and for many, the relentless increase in the cost of life-saving prescription drugs is, by far, the most terrifying threat to economic and health care ...

Healthcare & Social Programs Prescription Drug Prices Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Everyone relies on transportation infrastructure. The Infrastructure Law passed by Congress in 2021 provided a long-awaited investment to upgrade and repair Connecticut’s historic and aging infra...

Transportation & Infrastructure Infrastructure Bill Bridges Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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On the road in eastern Connecticut it’s obvious that gas prices have shot up since the start of the war in Iran. $4.09/gallon in Killingly on Saturday. Diesel prices and home heating fuel are close...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Oil & Gas Mar 31, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Apr 2026
#284

Content Categories

Defense & National Security 10
Culture, Media & Sports 8
Education & Workforce 5
Legislative & Congressional Activity 4
Economic Policy & Federal Budget 3

Topics & Themes

Middle East Sports & Olympics Armed Forces Defense Procurement Small Business Government Shutdown Federal Budget K-12 Education Farm Bill Tariffs Trade Policy Student Loans Student Debt Oil & Gas Mental Health Bipartisan Inflation Higher Education Prescription Drug Prices Infrastructure Bill

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 124 of 494 in US Congress

Posts
56
Joe: 97 ↑
Likes
61,770
Joe: 3,368 ↓
Comments
6,462
Joe: 661 ↓
Avg Likes
746.4
Joe: 34.7 ↓
Avg Comments
97.4
Joe: 6.8 ↓
Benchmarker Score
74,694
Joe: 4,690 ↓
Posts/Week
13.5
Joe: 18.9 ↑
Avg Post Length
226 chars
Joe: 314 ↑
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
Middle East Armed Forces ICE Federal Budget Government Shutdown