The 2008 presidential campaigns have already been notable for several “firsts” in their use of technology, and on Monday a new one was added to the list when Yahoo, Slate and The Huffington Post announced they will host the first-ever online-only debates this fall. PBS host Charlie Rose will moderate the two debates — one for the Democratic contenders and another for Republicans — both of which will take place after Labor Day. Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean will give opening remarks at the Democratic online event.
That's nice But why don't they have candidates from parties other than the 2 main ones? Doesn't just hearing the views of 2 parties limit democracy? Doesn't the media have a social responsibility to ensure the proper functioning of democracy?
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Presidential Stumpers to Spar in Cyberspace
Posted by: Katherine Noyes April 23, 2007 01:55 PMThe 2008 presidential campaigns have already been notable for several “firsts” in their use of technology, and on Monday a new one was added to the list when Yahoo, Slate and The Huffington Post announced they will host the first-ever online-only debates this fall. PBS host Charlie Rose will moderate the two debates — one for the Democratic contenders and another for Republicans — both of which will take place after Labor Day. Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean will give opening remarks at the Democratic online event.
But why don't they have candidates from parties other than the 2 main ones?
Doesn't just hearing the views of 2 parties limit democracy? Doesn't the media have a social responsibility to ensure the proper functioning of democracy?