Politics and the Internet

Essay Questions: - Why has the Internet become a vital tool in the process of political campaigning? - What role has the Internet played in fundraising for modern presidential candidates? - Why is electronic advertising important to the candidates? - Describe the culture of the population being targeted by Internet campaigning (generally ages 18-25) and how they fit in to the Internet campaigning strategies? - Are interactive campaign tactics, such as blogging and live chat sessions, effective campaign tools? Why or why not? - Does the Internet add a higher level of accountability for candidates to deliver on their promises? Why or why not? - What are the costs, risks and or dangers of using technology as a medium for a campaign? - What is the future value of this technology in terms of political capital during a campaign season?