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It’s Presidents’ Day, an appropriate time to provide commentary on the presidential hopefuls’ interactive strategies. For the first time in history, a presidential hopeful's Web site has become the most critical communications vehicle, equivalent to what the television was for the 1952 election.
Incidentally, 2008 is the first election since 1952 that an incumbent President or Vice President is not likely to receive a party nomination.
Despite all of this excitement, I’m sorry to say that I already have election 2008 fatigue.
How is that possible, you ask?
Well, it is probably due to this thing called the Internet, keeping us up-to-date on every little movement, even though the election is still over18 months away. Not only is information flowing fast and frequently, but it appears that the electorate has rapidly accepted the Web’s role in the election. Was it just a month ago that Hillary Clinton’s video announcement was lauded as absolutely revolutionary? And just a few weeks since Barrack Obama’s social network marked a milestone in presidential history?
The truth is that we have become quickly bored. Hillcast, BarackTV and McCainSpace are all a blur. Just last week, TechPresident.com’s Michael Turk noted, “Is it just me or do most of the Presidential sites this year all look alike?”
Forget election 2008. I’m so over it. Now if you want to talk interactive strategy for 2012… .
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Comments
I'm not sure how you can be so over it. We have so many important issues to discuss and fight for - what ever your political affiliation. A war, healthcare, environment, trade, immigration, etc.
I personally prefer to be plugged in and learn who is going to best champion my beliefs while still being a candidate that can win.
Posted by: Tammy Strnatka | 02.19.07
I'm not quite over it yet. As a matter of fact, the real fun is just starting.
Now we get to hear beauty contest favorites try to articulate positions on complex issues, we get to watch facades crack when hecklers puncture the meticulously media trained exteriors, and we get to hear slightly garbled ethnic jokes on YouTube.
You can't be tired yet! Hang in there! The Darwinian process of electing a president is just beginning!
Posted by: Stephen Denny | 02.19.07
I agree with Mr. Denny. This is the first time in history when the electorate is getting information and picking and choosing what is relevant. The depth of analysis so far out from the election is unprecedented, and when you combine it with Jon Stewart's commentary on the process, it bodes well for an informed electorate - perhaps for the first time ever.
Posted by: stephen C | 04.06.07
It's easy to be over it...it's a joke. www.madnessletters.com
Posted by: bradyn | 04.23.08