The American Forum: From Grassroots to Netroots: The Impact of the Internet and Other Media Technologies on Politics
Event: Nov. 14, 2007 at 8 p.m.; Broadcast: Nov. 18, 2007 at 6 p.m.
Presidential candidates are trying to reach voters through interactive media, while activists are using the web to build community and fund-raise. During this edition of the continuing series produced in conjunction with the American University School of Communications, the panel will look at the impact of new media on the 2008 presidential campaign.
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The event will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 8 - 9 p.m. in Ward 1 on the American University campus.
Panelists include:
Cyrus Krohn, director, e-campaign division, RNC
Josh McConaha, internet director, DNC
Jeanne Cummings, political reporter, Politico.com
Dotty Lynch, political consultant, CBS News; journalism executive-in-residence, American University School of Communication
Adam Green, campaign director, MoveOn.org
Moderator: Jane Hall, assistant journalism professor, American University School of Communication
More information about the forum can be found at www.soc.american.edu, or by calling 202-885-2074.
