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

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Leaving a Virtual Legacy

Had enough of political ads? Lucky for us, this cycle’s race is coming to a close and after tonight, we’ll be left to watch TV without fear of those infamous attack ads. Regardless of who wins the presidency, this election will remained immortalized -- virtually, that is. Obama bought (for an unknown amount of money) several “billboards” that grace the pixilated streets of 18 of the most popular video games. These ads were meant to inspire early voting among the male 18-34 demographic. You men (and women, too) out there -- have you voted?


Both candidates have taken creative steps in "techno-campaigning" this election, and we can only assume that both parties will further evolve with our fast-paced, techie society in order to reach all types of voters. I'm just hoping our next challenger isn't an actual robot.


http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95720334

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