INTERNET: Surprise! The Internet Is Popular For Politics

A new study from Pew Internet & American Life Project reveals, shockingly, the internet was as popular as ever in American politics in 2004. At some point this has to stop being news. Who in Washington is still on the fence about the power of the internet as an effective communications, organizing, and fundraising tool?

The internet became an essential part of American politics in 2004. Fully 75 million Americans – 37% of the adult population and 61% of online Americans – used the internet to get political news and information, discuss candidates and debate issues in emails, or participate directly in the political process by volunteering or giving contributions to candidates. [ Pew ]