internet and politiks!

Though i've heard about them, i've never really watched any of the Obama campaign videos till the ones that were shown in class. to me, in this coming day of age, as the Internet really becomes a more powerful tool, he really made a very wise decision to use the internet as his medium.

this is a GREAT appeal to the younger audiences and voters as this is the main form of multimedia they use. posting videos on youtube and making podcasts are definitely great ideas to grab the attention of the younger generation. politics is all about marketing themselves and why people should vote for them. if businesses can use social media platforms as an avenue for their businesses, politicians can use it for the same purpose too. information can be disseminated quickly and efficiently, and costs can be highly reduced as these platforms are relatively cheap, if not free.

however, i feel that this will never replace the standard traditional form of campaigning rallies and the speeches that politicians will have to make. i believe that people will still want to see the person face to face because there are certain things that face-to-face opportunities can provide.
nevertheless, the internet can really bring politics into a whole new dimension and transform the face of politics. the internet has far been utilized fully in the political scene.