Has new media influenced presidential politics? I believe it is very apparent that the answer is yes. New media, such as Youtube, have influenced presidential politics greatly. Young voters mainly have been influenced by new media such as Youtube, because they watch things on that website frequently. Other types of new media such as text messaging have been used for the first time in this past election. It was a way to reach young voters personally, and Barack Obama's campaign used it effectivly.
Clips on youtube have been extremely influencial on the past election. Obama's speech that had been turned into a song drew many viewers. Small soundbite clips have also been viewed by a mass audience on the site. Being able to select the information you want influenced viewers because they would view things that go along with what they already believe. Also, if a clip become viewed by alot of viewers, then it is more likley to be watched by a wider audience because it may become the "clip of the day." Also, blogging has become a popular new media device, and has influenced those who read them when it deals with politics.
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