election

The term election typically refers to a process where voters choose, though a system of balloting, a candidate to fill a particular office. In the United States, elections are held to elect positions from local village presidents to the President and leader of the Country.

In a country where freedom of speech reigns supreme, web users have the opportunity to share thoughts, write parody, blog about and rally support for their adopted candidate(s).  Further, today's candidates have the opportunity to promote themselves.  Constituents can research a candidate's life work, create entries on their blogs, donate money and volunteer to help with a campaign.  Candidates can create buzz by uploading videos of their campaign trail.

The web has created a system that allows voters to be as informed and active as they choose to be in any election. Elections in the U.S. are a right and privilege of each qualified citizen.  Now, no voter has to go into an election booth without a clear understanding of what he or she is voting for.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “election”

• in Politics
  Voters in India Offered Election Points on the Go With Google Maps
  The basic electoral information now can be known within a minute. It is hassle free and it’s for everyone to use
  by manekari / on Dec 16, 2012
• in Politics
  Something died on Election Day
  What’s that smell? A whole lotta conservative memes rotting on the trash pile of history – that’s what.
  by jimmyzuma / on Nov 8, 2012
• in Social Media
  Move Over Obama, The Real Winner on Election Night
  Twitter and Social Media Real Winners on Election Night, breaking several record breaking numbers.
  by gsimon / on Nov 7, 2012

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