Social media has made it’s way to the top brass of our countries most elite. If the fact that Youtube is hosting presidential debates by questions submitted by users isn’t proof of the power and influence the Internet and social media I don’t know what is (article here). Social media is effecting how our politicians approach their campaigns. All the candidates this year are even using social networking sites like youtube and Myspace to virally spread their campaign messages and reach the influencing power of young adults.
This new growth and influence of the social space is 180 degrees from the last campaign of bush/kerry just 4 years ago. One thing is for sure, because sites like YouTube and Myspace are flattening the world and making communication and reach to millions as simple as a click away…the days of youth not being involved in political issues are a thing of the past. The Internet is a new paradigm ahead for all future politicians and will now be the primary vehicle for them to reach a mass audience (youth audience) in hopes becoming the next president. In the future those politicians who do not effectively utilize the Internet as a platform, will surely be left behind.
