Internet political buzz super for democracyHat tip: Ben Smith at Politico
Facebook had its own "desk" in the ABC studios, where reporters were updating "hits" on pages all night long.
On MySpace, its rival social-networking site, some 50,000 viewers logged on to see a new Barack Obama music video by artist will.i.am in just a few hours' time.
Site reps chalked up record turnouts of youth voters in part to inspiring candidates, but also said "people-powered politics" played a huge role in youth involvement.
"Barack Obama is bigger on MySpace than U2. That's a pretty extraordinary thing," said Jeff Berman, senior vice president of public affairs.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Obama Is Bigger Than U2
On MySpace, that is. Goes without saying, but this is the weirdest election...
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