The Role of the Internet and New Technology

Text Message from Obama Campaign

Traditionally Americans have relied heavily on television for their political news. Will that change as politicians utilize the high-tech media available through the internet and cell phone technologies?

"Technology plays an important role in the political process and a candidate's ability to connect with voters on a personal level, increasing the candidate's chance of getting elected."

How true is this statement? The Internet can be both a blessing and a curse to politicians. Organize evidence in support and against this statement on the t-chart as you view the following video.

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Online NewsHour: Web Tools Helping to Reshape '08 Campaign Trail

You will find additional information for your chart in this report from the Pew Research Center