Like many other millions of youngsters out there, I came to know about Obama via the Internet (or to be more specific Youtube). His speeches somehow threw a spell on me as I listened intently and closely to the message he was bringing across to his supporters. I felt as if I was hypnotized.
The new media has played a significant role in Obama's campaign. He knows and understands the power and influence of social networks, video sharing websites and blogs. Most importantly, he recognizes the pervasiveness of the new media in today's society - it's just everywhere.
Mr Obama has profiles in two of the most popular social networking or utility available in the Internet now - Facebook and MySpace. The profile pages acted like a medium for his campaign team to connect and communicate with party supporters. Moreover, having profiles in such 'hip and cool' websites effectively makes him appealing to younger Americans.
Mr Obama is probably the first Presidential candidate (now -elect) to have his very own video sharing website named after himself - Youbama.com. Fans share their videos through the website and are able to vote their favourite videos to the top.
Check out the statistics below comparing both candidates' website:
Pretty amazing right?
Hmm...I wonder if www.leehsienloong.com will be up soon...
Obama Clearly Won Cyber War
Obama Fever Hits TPJC
The 'Obamania' wave has reached TPJC. Our college online forum is currently dominated by Obama-mad fans who came with full support, inevitably shooing away McCain's backers. Poor McCain, he must have regretted not tightening his oh-so-wrinkled complexion weeks before the primaries began. Obama, on the other hand, looks more photogenic and charming, wooing even the likes of my 54-year-old conservative but sexy Mum.
Obama is well ahead of McCain in our forum polls. He has more than a 92% lead over McCain. It is getting clearer that youths are more attracted towards Obama. Many neglected the fact that he lacks political experience to become the country's next President. His campaign's slogan which says, 'Change. Yes, We Can.' effectively revives hopes for a better world. His emotive speeches consistently attracts enormous crowds, making him look more like the first clean-cut rock star alive instead of the potential history-making black President.
Oh well, I consider myself more as an undecided voter. My heart leans on Obama, in hope that he would (really) change the world. However, my mind keeps whispering to me about his unconvincing political background. I voted for Obama, and I hope he proves me wrong. Like Mum, like son.