"young users of new technology are not as important 'ground troops' in a campaign" groups like unions and churches

The Economist writes that "America’s 2008 presidential campaign may be remembered as much for the candidates’ frantic activity on the internet as for their stump speeches and television spots." Using the familiar examples of Hillary Clinton's Sopranos-spoof video and (techPresident contributor) Phil de Vellis' "Vote Different" video, the Economist writes that, while voter-generated content can influence a campaign like never before, and the candidates have moved beyond "stodgy blogs, written by lowly campaign workers," "young users of new technology are not as important as the dedicated and capable 'ground troops' in a campaign" groups like unions and churches -- that can be counted on to deliver votes.

Source: techPresident [digest@personaldemocracy.com]