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Tweeting for Votes | Social media playing a larger part in elections than ever before

by on October 27, 2010 in Social Media Websites

Tweeting for Votes | Social media playing a larger part in elections than ever before If you're hoping to win the Facebook or Twitter popularity contest, it might be time to take a look at some of the upcoming election's candidates' social media sites and kiss those dreams goodbye. "We're seeing it across the country," […]

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Where can I find a summary of how technology was used in recent elections?

by on July 4, 2010 in Social Media

Question From User - Answers in Comments. Is there a site that summarizes or outlines how some of the new technologies out there (web 2.0, social media, mobile tech) were used to benefit candidates in recent elections. I am looking into the most effective use of new technology for a potential candidate in a political […]

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How can the people take the enormous amount of power that BIG MEDIA has in presidential elections?

by on July 3, 2010 in Social Media

Question From User - Answers in Comments. The press plays a vital role in our democracy, shaping citizens’ understanding of social and political issues and functioning as gatekeepers through which issues, people, and events must pass. No matter what you care about — gun rights or abortion rights, the environment or economics — the media […]

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