House Speaker John Boehner, Others In Congress Like Facebook Hashtags

Not every brand has access to Facebook hashtags yet, but one group that does -- members of Congress -- has taken a liking to the social network's newest feature. Don Seymour, digital strategist for Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio), talked up his use of Facebook hashtags in two posts promoting an event honoring Frederick Douglass Wednesday.

Not every brand has access to Facebook hashtags yet, but one group that does — members of Congress — has taken a liking to the social network’s newest feature. Don Seymour, digital strategist for Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio), talked up his use of Facebook hashtags in two posts promoting an event honoring Frederick Douglass Wednesday.

And Speaker Boehner isn’t the only one liking the hashtag. Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) used the Flag Day hashtag last week.

Even aspiring senators are employing the Facebook feature.

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