Social Media and Politics

Topic Question: What impact are social media such as Facebook or myBarackObama.com
likely to have on American politics in the future?

Research Questions:
How did social media effect the 2008 election & future elections?
How are people using social media to get involved in politics, are they getting involved or just standing on the sidelines?
How are the politicians adapting social media?
Does Social media create a more informed citizen?

Sites/Links:
Connecting with the president. (CNN article on Obama's Blackberry usage)
No president has yet to use email service while in office because it can be tracked. What does that mean for future presidents who use technology and social media?

Fireside Chats. (change.gov/youtube.com)
Obama releases fireside chats via Youtube. The president is connecting to anyone at anytime they wish to listen in. This is being picked up by many sites, and not staying just on the change.gov site.

Marketing of a President. (Harvard Business Review)
Detailing how Obama used technology and communication to win the presidency. His campaign was able to get people interested and motivated in the election. How can social media keep the momentum going.

Social Media Biz. (Socialmedia.biz)
Providing background on social media and how it makes Obama the first "two way" president.