I was just checking one of my favourite blogs, the ever engaging Crooks and Liars, when I noticed this project, which they are co-sponsoring, 10 Questions.
Unlike television debates, the 10Questions Presidential Forum makes full use of the web's potential to expand participation in politics. Everyone has an opportunity to ask a question, and to rally support for their question being in the top ten. The candidates have plenty of time to formulate their answers, and can post in-depth replies. Finally, the community will be able to grade the candidates' answers. With large numbers of people participating, the candidates will have an incentive to pay attention. Who knows, maybe we'll even change the course of the election!
'Read on' to see a short explanation from Joanne Colan with Rocketboom. And if you had the chance, what would you ask? You can ask it here, and you don't have to have some fancy webcam.
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