factoryjoe / Tags: obamaJust how will Obama use the internet to govern?
"Barack Obama promised to use technology to make it easier for citizens to participate in government. Our goal is to provide our country's first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with one example of how this might work."
Personally, I'm excited about a lifecasting president... but on the other hand, does it make someone who is supposed to be superhuman somehow more like us? Is that what the Palin phenomenon was all about? And is that really a good thing?
"President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden have developed innovative approaches to challenge the status quo in Washington and to bring about the kind of change America needs.
The Obama Administration has a comprehensive and detailed policy agenda. Among many important domestic and foreign policy objectives, priorities of the Obama Administration include: a plan to revive the economy; provide affordable, accessible health care to all; strengthen our public education and social security systems; define a clear path to energy independence and tackle climate change; end the war in Iraq responsibly and finish our mission in Afghanistan; work with our allies to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon."
"The interview covered many other topics, including national security, the financial crisis, Obama's thoughts on Lincoln and FDR, and an update on the new First Dog."
UserVoice site for Barack Obama (I'm guessing it's unofficial).
Backstage photos from Obama on election night.
Obama's team has already set up a site for the Presidential transition!
The Economist endorses Obama. Booyah!
"Google Inc. Chief Executive Eric Schmidt will hit the campaign trail this week on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, signaling Mr. Schmidt's push for a greater voice in politics while giving the Obama campaign a boost from a highly desirable constituency."
Barack Obama, the better candidate for 2008.
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