It is the times in which we live that requires that the '08 Presidential Contest is not only waged in real time, but is also waged in the virtual reality that is the internet. Presidential candidate McCain has recognized this requirement, and has hatched a plan to leave his imprint all over the world wide web. A page on John McCain's website implores his supporters to: "help spread the word about John McCain on news and blog sites." McCain's site even goes as far as to list the sites that his advocates should visit to "help get the message out about [his] policies and plan for the future." The listed sites run the gamut of political thought and are categorized as "liberal, conservative, moderate, and other." McCainees (<- yes, I just came up with that word), are rewarded for their actions by being "awarded points through the McCain Online Action Center" (<- whatever that means???).
[SIDEBAR: The desperate times=desperate measures theory seems to be in full effect here. On a brighter note for the McCain crew- infiltrating blogs is a LOT cheaper than buying tv time].
[Source: Wired Magazine]
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