President-elect Barack Obama used technology and the internet as a big part of his campaign. Supports could keep track of the campaign via his website. Obama announced his vice presidential candidate via text messages for those who signed up to his website. Obama greatly outnumbered rival John McCain in myspace.com and Facebook friends. So it comes as no surprise as the Obama presidency may become the first online presidency.
A website has already been created called Change.gov Office of the President-elect. The website contains the obligatory newsroom and blogs. Also it includes a section for Americans to share their stories as well as what they want for the administration to focus on. It asks for input on policies, legislation and expectations for the new president. There is even a section to apply for noncareer government jobs with the administration.
The CNN.com article also states that Obama will have a five day comment period for pending nonemergency legislation. It will be interesting to see how this evolves and how Obama uses the internet and technology to lead the United States for at least the next four years. It will more than likely change the face of how future presidents interact with the American people.
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