If you’re still undecided, the internet is here to help.
Technology is quickly becoming a campaigner’s best friend. Using the internet, politicians can display their ads and convey their messages continuously to the public.
According to a recent poll, 42% of Americans aged 18-30 use the internet as a primary source of information on the election.
The internet is evolving democracy in new ways. Today, message boards and web pages are filled with other people’s point of view. There is less and less of a candidate pushing his political message down to us and more and more of the voters getting to post their say as the internet acts as a sounding board for the politically-active community.
The internet challenges people in different age groups to start talking to each other and feed off ideas and concerns regarding the election. I am more likely to take into consideration the opinions of my peers before listening to one-way propaganda.
The current campaigns have to keep up on the times. Voters like using the web and candidates know it. Support for the presidency is becoming younger and younger thanks to the careful positioning of ads.
Barack Obama, for example, has a MySpace page, joining one of the most popular social networking sites ever. Young voters can add him as a friend to show support, leave comments or even ask him questions. This really opens up the dialogue between voters and candidates during the election period.
So, hop on the web and start researching who our next president will be. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about the issues that are important to you. Check out some websites and see how others are feeling. Voice your opinion on politics and let others comment on what you have to say.
But on election day, go out to your polling area and VOTE!
Jonathan Masker is a wireless solution expert and a self-proclaimed gadget guru. Reach him at jonathan.masker@gmail.com.