Internet and the Election

In 2004, the emphasis was heavily directed towards the younger voters and this upcoming election seems to only magnify that approach. This week, sites such as MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, and Friendster are all allowing viable political candidates to set up pages or videos on their websites aimed specifically at a younger, more tech-savvy generation. While some are lagging more than others, candidates like Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, and even Sen. Dennis Kuchinch (D-OH) have taken the lead and be more pro-active. To me this is the same gameplan laid out by Fmr. Pres. Clinton back in 92' when he appeared on MTV and answered varied questions from the first war in Iraq to even smoking marijuana. Fast forward 15 years and the resources available now are varied and cost effective. If a candidate can tap the "Gen Y" or "Gen X" in this upcoming election they will definatly be a force to be reckoned with. The problem is motivating them enought to get off the couch and vote which is a task in and of itself.