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How Republicans Are Using Social Media to Win Mid-term Elections
Republican leaders such as Eric Cantor are pushing for social media to change elections and policy. Last month, press secretary Robert Gibbs tweeted a New York Times story detailing the questionable...
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Narrative Blitz!: The Race to Tell the Story of the Midterms
In the days following the 2010 midterm elections, there's been a second, unseen battle being waged across America's airwaves and hotspots: to control the story of what this election really means for...
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Boehner to Use Facebook to Make Republican Takeover of Congress “Must-See TV”
For the first time ever, House Republicans will stream Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony live over Facebook.Congressional swearing-in’s don’t usually garner much attention. A brief mention on the...
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A Guide to Tonight's Interactive State of the Union, "The Most Wired Ever"
The White House will post PowerPoint bonus material to accompany the address, John Boehner's staff will live blog the speech, and both parties speak directly with Americans via social media. Here's how...
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State of the Union, the Digital Party
Did you watch the State of the Union on television, old-school style? The real party was online. Photos! Infographics! Salmon! Here’s a deeper look.If you have a television and you’re a civic-minded...
View ArticleOops! Rep. Tim Huelskamp's Public Display Of iPad Affection Reveals Secret...
Hey Congressman--your email is showing.A quick tip for politicians looking to lead a quick revolt against the Speaker of the House: Hide your iPad from plain view. Politico reported that Kansas Rep....
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Emoji Major No. 10: The Government Shutdown
And the government shutdown continues. The deadline to raise the debt limit is now tomorrow. But, as of today at least, there's some optimism about the Senate pushing a plan for resolve. And word on...
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