Candidates share family photos in Christmas messages

by Elliot Smilowitz - 12/25/15 11:02 AM ET

Presidential candidates are looking to personalize their Christmas wishes to supporters, sharing family photos in their well-wishes on Twitter.

{mosads}Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton tweeted a photo of herself and husband Bill Clinton in front of the 1995 White House Christmas tree — a not-so-subtle reference to Bill’s presidency.

Among Republican candidates, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Ohio Gov. John Kasich shared photos with their wives and children. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) posed with his wife.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie sent a series of Christmas well-wishes that did not include images. And former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tweeted a photo of U.S. troops with his message emblazoned over it.

Democratic candidate and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley also eschewed a photo in his Christmas tweet.

View the tweets here:

Merry Christmas! pic.twitter.com/4zHejEP1ho

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas, and best wishes for a blessed New Year. pic.twitter.com/9I8WRACVJo

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas! pic.twitter.com/zAp0If7wXP

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 25, 2015

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! -John, Emma, Reese and Karen Kasich pic.twitter.com/RiLriZqkKh

— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) December 25, 2015

Kelley and I want to wish you all a very #MerryChristmas. pic.twitter.com/IY6nZkzpHI

— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas to our troops & their families who are thousands of miles apart. Thank you for keeping us safe. pic.twitter.com/27nT9GDehC

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 25, 2015

To all who celebrate today, from our family to yours, Merry Christmas!

— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) December 25, 2015

Mary Pat and I especially recognize all US Military & @NJNationalGuard who are unable to be home with their families this holiday.

— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) December 25, 2015

It’s through the sacrifice of our military that the rest of us enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear. Thank you and God Bless!

— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) December 25, 2015