YouTube, MeTube
I've been considering the YouTube videos in the Lieberman/Lamont race. These, I think, have the potential to be more convincing and more widely consumed than the political blogs. Here's why I think that: 1) Even though they can be edited (and probably manipulated), there's something highly effectual about seeing a candidate speak about the issues and interact with reporters and others. This is not to say that written interviews or bipartisan "newsy" articles are not effective, but videos have a sort of "exhibit A!" quality about them. 2) Let's face it: our attention spans are shrinking. YouTube videos not only eliminate reading, but also any extraneous information (commercials, etc.) so you get exactly what you came to see. 3) And for the people who do keep up with the campaign and with politics, for those who read a variety of sources, YouTube videos allow them to re-watch particular segments, see other opinions, track politician appearances and all that jazz.
By the way, I like this video. And I like Lamont.
By the way, I like this video. And I like Lamont.
