Hats off to YouTube for launching the channel "You Choose '08" in early March !! I spoke about YouTube debuting presidential campaign videos in a previous blog entry, but had no clue YouTube would start their own "campaign". Presidential candidates like Barack Obama, John Edwards, Hillary Clinton, Rudy Giuliani and John McCain have all collaborated with YouTube to create their own personal channels for YouTube members. Candidates can post their own videos addressing certain issues and YouTube members have the chance to respond by posting their own video as well. Take caution though, because this is not a free for all for angry voters to post comments.Candidates have complete control over what is posted on their channel;therefore, the cite is strictly professional. I think this is a great idea and explores a new level of personal interaction between voters and potential presidential candidates. Jordan Hoffner,YouTube director of content partnerships,comments,"I think the politicians will be better served by letting the dialogue with the public take over," said Hoffner. "Our users are very smart and savvy and they can see through something if it's not genuine."
So thanks YouTube for giving those who are interested a new way to be a part of the election.
Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/youchoose
