Bob Dole, new kid on Twitter, receives some social media advice from old timers

Bob Dole, 92, joined Twitter Monday, proving that it’s never too late to get on board with social media.

I'm proof that it's never too late to join Twitter. #myfirstTweet

— Senator Bob Dole (@SenatorDole) June 27, 2016

We’re old enough to remember reporters fretting that Dole, at age 72, was too old to be president, but that was back before Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton made senior citizenship cool again.

If he spends much time on the site, Dole might realize by Friday that it’s never too early to quit Twitter, either. Aside from a few obscenities, Dole mostly received flak for supporting Donald Trump in return for his first tweet.

Stop supporting Trump.

— Anthony Bejarano (@AntBejarano) June 27, 2016

Not too late for that, either.

— Carl Clark (@cfclark) June 27, 2016

Can your 2nd tweet be a #NeverTrump tweet?!?

— Larry Stuckey (@UncleMax319) June 27, 2016

Watch out for that @realDonaldTrump guy. He's a complete nutcase on and off Twitter.

— Alex Burrola (@alexburrola) June 27, 2016

Why soil your legacy by endorsing Trump?

— Jacob Alperin-Sheriff (@DemocraticLuntz) June 27, 2016

Twitter even lets you join after you've spent ALL your INTEGRITY & CREDIBILITY capital endorsing an ignorant BIGOT for POTUS! @senatordole

— ???? Only4RM ???? (@Only4RM) June 27, 2016

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you senile old codger, your legacy is ruined, trump zombie, shame, confess, how could you?

— Frankie Pentangeli (@5angelsfrankie) June 28, 2016

delete your account

— peter honeyman (@peterhoneyman) June 27, 2016

delete your account

— Kim Un Yahaya (김은야하야)⏳ (@aimeenancygrace) June 27, 2016

I'm proof that it's never too late to jump on the "delete your account" bandwagon!

— Kim Un Yahaya (김은야하야)⏳ (@aimeenancygrace) June 27, 2016

Fortunately, Dole received some guidance from those who have been around a while.

Protip, Senator: Don't read the comments; they're nasty and the spelling is appalling.

— Roger Noriega (@rogernoriegaUSA) June 27, 2016

Welcome to the jungle. I apologize in advance. #TeamFollowBack #tcot

— Torrey M. Spears ?? (@torreymspears) June 27, 2016

.@SenatorDole Has anyone taught you what a "troll" is? Best of luck to you Senator.https://t.co/Unj3GCZ3hM

— Duffy (@GiantsOfMedia) June 27, 2016

welcome. So you know, when @HillaryClinton tells you 'Delete your account', it's just sour grapes. You don't really need to.

— BDR529 (@Micky_Finn) June 28, 2016

Join a gang, @SenatorDole. The only way to survive in here.https://t.co/Y7hPxqYsId

— Kim Ahola (@kimthecynic) June 27, 2016

Can’t anyone be civil for just one tweet?

https://twitter.com/dianehawks/status/747618300683763713

Welcome to Twitter @SenatorDole! I won the 1996 Northstar Jr High Mock Election in Kirkland, Wash. campaigning for you.

— Elliott Smith (@soundslikepuget) June 27, 2016

I'll welcome @SenatorDole as I do all WW2 vets: Thank you for your service to our country.

— Midnight Yell (@MidnightYell512) June 27, 2016