Presidential Campaigns Utilize the Internet

Syracuse Obama Campaign Headquarters is expecting to have a big meeting this Wednesday. Volunteers will meet to plan strategy for the rest of the campaign. Most of the members who plan on attending the meeting use the Internet to keep up to date with the campaign.

Central New York Obama Campaign Coordinator Lisa Daly says the Internet is the best way to reach young voters. "We rely very heavily on online media. Some of it is higher impact than others, some of it is just fun. In addition to phone calls and pamphlets, the Internet is one other way of reaching people and making it easier for them." Daly has created a Syracuse for Obama group on the official Barack Obama campaign website. The official Barack Obama website can be accessed here.

The Obama campaign has created online blogs, event calendars and chat rooms to attract voters. Volunteers also schedule and organize monthly meetings with local supporters. Online campaigning has helped Daly and local Obama supporters rapidly spread their message throughout the community, and this campaign method has allowed volunteers to reach more supporters than expected.

Visit SyracuseforObama.com for more information about this local campaign headquarters and Lisa Daly's online group.