Jack Layton, leader of the Canadian NDP party, died this week, and Canadians expressed their reactions on social networks.
Canadians Proudly Pass Jack Layton’s Farewell Words To Friends Through Social Media
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Anti-Corruption Leader Anna Hazare Arrested in India: Social Networkers Respond
Anna Hazare may not be a household name in North America; however, he is a prolific Indian activist and his arrest on Tuesday morning caused an outcry on the streets as well as on social networks in India.
YouTube Reveals A Snapshot Of US Politics In Town Hall Infographic
A new infographic from YouTube reveals United States political statistics gleaned from YouTube Town Hall over the past couple of months.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Invites Arabs To Start A Dialogue With Him On YouTube
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is opening up a discussion between himself and the Arab “internet generation”, hoping to start an Israeli-Arab dialogue on YouTube.
New Russian Social Game Pokes Fun at Their Goverment
A unique and thought-provoking game has joined the social gaming community through Russian-based VKontakte network. Politics reflects the reality of Russia’s political arena with its conflict, intrigue and all of the key players. Whether you are announcing your presidential bid or gossiping within high-profile societal circles, Politics will educate, challenge, entertain and shock.
Report: Social Media Voters More Influenced by Facebook Friends Than Evening News
Based on a study by digital agency SocialVibe in May 2011, 94% of voting-age social media users are more likely to watch an entire political message viewed online, and then 39% will share it with an average of 130 friends. The study also found that an investment of $25,000 in a campaign that engages social media users could spread the content online to people of voting age in all 50 states within 24 hours. That’s a lot of bang for the buck.
Did Turn Right USA Go To Far With Their Anti-Janice Hahn Ad?
Political Action Committee Turn Right USA may take the cake for the most offensive and inappropriate attack ad with their new anti-Janice Hahn ad, uploaded to YouTube just days ago.
How and Why Social Media Is Hurting Newt Gingrich’s Run for President
By the time you read this, Newt Gingrich may have already dropped out of the Presidential race. This will happen at some point in the future, and there are many reasons why, but the most interesting and surely novel reason for the failure to obtain his party’s nomination for President of the United States is the role and power of social media. For whatever brilliance one believes Mr. Gingrich to possess, politically or otherwise, he does not have the experience and capacity to connect and effectively use social media to his advantage; and that will be his downfall. Read more
Viral Radar: Newt Gingrich Gets Glittered By Gay Rights Activist
A gay rights activist threw glitter over former House Speaker and 2012 GOP Presidential candidate at a book signing in Minneapolis and the video is climbing the YouTube charts.
Head-To-Head Political Debate Comes To YouTube
Today, political debate has made its way to YouTube with the launch of YouTube Town Hall, a new platform where congressmen go head-to-head on the issues that matter to you.
