Obama and the Internet

Obama's use of the internet as a major component of his campaign was extremely effective. As many other people have mentioned in their posts, he has gained a huge following, evident by the Obama merchandise that is seen everywhere.

I think that people responded so well to Obama's website because it made them feel like they could do things to really make a difference in the election. I understand the importance of exercising your right to vote, but sometimes it is hard to feel like your one tiny vote is really going to matter in the whole scheme of things. However, when a presidential candidate provides information on his website explaining the many ways that the average person can get involved, stay informed and make a difference, it makes everyone feel important.