U.S. Department of State: "Elections: New Media: New Challenges" and "New Media: Government 2.0"

Watch these video clips to learn about the impact that new media has had on American elections and the government. Think about how Barack Obama was able to utilize the power of new media, including social media, in the 2008 election to connect with voters and strengthen the "grassroots" component of his campaign.



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