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Thread #71939   Message #1234488
Posted By: katlaughing
27-Jul-04 - 12:49 AM
Thread Name: BS: Rabble-rousers need not apply
Subject: RE: BS: Rabble-rousers need not apply
SRS, here's the text of Bill's speech.

The one major thing which is different, this time, imo, is online campaigning, fundraising, and gathering voters. Last time it was practically unheard of for a candidate to garner support, esp. funding, from online donations. This time, the Dems., at least (I haven't checked the GOP) have been garnering millions from ordinary citizens, giving in small amounts. This has not been ignored. Moveon.org has been a driving force behind using the Internet to take back politics to the people. Howard Dean also showed us the power of going directly to the people via email and websites. THIS, imo, will have a large impact on *politics as usual;* has had already on some issues.

kat