The opponents each have a presence on a host of digital communities, including streaming music service Spotify, image-sharing network Pinterest and the Facebook-owned picture network Instagram - where Mr Romney has been busy posting pictures of himself at home with his family.

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Last year the group picked The Social Network as best picture.

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The picture is so clear the network says you can almost feel the heat.

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