Fictional Twitter Accounts
Even though the show had been off the air for four years, Twitter accounts representing several of the main characters from The West Wing began appearing online in 2010. They included accounts by President Bartlet, Josh Lyman, Leo McGarry, Matt Santos (who succeeded Josiah Bartlet as President) and Mrs. Landingham (the President’s executive secretary). The accounts became popular for mixing a fictional timeline with real-life events. An account was even created for Gail, the fish from C.J Cregg’s office. Real-life White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Vice President Joe Biden even answered questions from the fictional Twitter accounts.
