A blog written by Manchester College students studying the 2008 presidential campaign.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Obama's Indiana "Homepage"

While perusing Obama's website, I must admit I was surprised to find state-specific sites, despite knowing that it is necessary for any candidate to have great technical support staff. I immediately appreciated the individualism of the site. The main part of the Indiana Homepage shows articles and You Tube videos from Barack's or Michelle's visits to Indiana. Yesterday, Michelle Obama held a "roundtable" in Fishers, Indiana, with working women. She put a lot of stress on how she and Barack understand how hard it can be to raise a family without "policies that support women and working families." Overall there is a lot of talk about, and to, women supporters on the website, which is not surprising.

Also on the site, there is an endorsement video and quotes from Indiana Senator Evan Bayh. A common theme of the site is registering and getting the news out to other Hoosiers to register and vote. There is a direct link to Indiana Voter Registration. Other direct links on the Indiana Homepage are: donate now (of course), volunteer now, intern for Barack, find your local campaign office, join the Hoosier team, and links to other Indiana Obama support groups.

Overall, the site could be used as an easy way to keep involved on Indiana's presence in Obama's campaign.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/inhome

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