Joshua Steele
November 7, 2012
English 115
Professor Macklin
November 7, 2012
English 115
Professor Macklin
The Role of Technology in Politics
Since the late 1990s technology, particularly the Internet has changed the operational nature of politics by making it more accessible and efficient. While campaigns originally relied of tactics such as traditional mail, posters, and news coverage to get the attention of voters, they are increasingly relying on the Internet through online advertisements and targeted voter outreach, with Barack Obama’s successful 2008 and 2012 campaigns serving as an excellent example of the increasing relevance of the Internet in politics.
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