Essay Questions: – Why has the Internet become a vital tool in the process of political campaigning? – What role has the Internet played in fundraising for modern presidential candidates? – Why is
electronic advertising important to the candidates? – Describe the culture of the population being targeted by Internet campaigning (generally ages 18-25) and how they fit in to the Internet
campaigning strategies? – Are interactive campaign tactics, such as blogging and live chat sessions, effective campaign tools? Why or why not? – Does the Internet add a higher level of
accountability for candidates to deliver on their promises? Why or why not? – What are the costs, risks and or dangers of using technology as a medium for a campaign? – What is the future value of
this technology in terms of political capital during a campaign season?