Obama has set the bar higher , some believe, because his web site has more of the web 2.0 traits that enable the “power of us”- style, real two-way conversation.
He launched an online social network. That means, it would appear, that he is willing to display critical comments, fact-checking from others for his speeches and candor on a real-time, all new level for a someone running for the president of the United States.
This takes the notion of a reality show to a whole new global level.
If companies were tempted to pay for blog posts, sometimes not mentioning that fact, then let’s see the kinds of creative shenanigans, dirty tricks – and perhaps even inspiring as well as funny videos that pop up all over and link to his site.
I’ll be this move will pull in all kinds of traditionally apolitical folks and inspire young people.
For example, Ilya Lichtenstein, “a Wisconsin college student and aspiring Internet entrepreneur”who blogs as Neomeme.
His site has the best mix of peer-to-peer campaign elements, according to the Biving's Report: "It achieves the right balance between McCain's "raise money for me or go away" approach and the chaos of Edward's blog network." It seems to have even overtaken Hilary Clinton's smart start.
Edwards site did not seem chaotic to me, quite the opposite, nor his blog. And he was the first national candidate to conduct social media campaigning. Plus Edward’s site provides more in-depth coverage of his stance on issues than others….. so far.
Let the games begin with such a high-stakes, uncensored conversation.
