YouTube role grows as U.S. election nears

YOUTUBE ROLE GROWS AS US ELECTION NEARS
[SOURCE: Reuters, AUTHOR: Deborah Charles]
In 2004, YouTube didn't exist. Three years later, politicians have learned to fear and revere the video-sharing Web site that has become a vital part of the campaign for the 2008 U.S. presidential election. From rapid dissemination of political blunders, often with funny tunes, to a new wave of music videos featuring scantily clad women singing the praises of their presidential favorites, YouTube.com has sparked a new interest in politics.
http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN2033910820070721
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/23/us/politics/23youtube.html

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