Should Elected Officials Blog and Why?

By: James Martin
Published On: 8/3/2007 8:53:31 PM

Delegate Kris Amundson over at 7-West will be participating on a panel in the National Conference of State Legislators annual meeting, and she wants YOUR help:

So here's your chance. Between now and Tuesday, think about what you'd like to say to elected officials about the new, interactive technology. Why should Republicans (or Democrats, depending on your leanings) blog? Is live blogging worth it or is it too big a risk? What's the best blogging success story you've seen? Any advice to elected officials on things they should never do?...

So put your thoughts on paper. Er, electrons. Whatever. I'll create a post that links to all of you-and share it with legislators across the country.

Democracy began in Virginia 400 years ago. E democracy is starting here now.

Thoughts from everyone?


Comments



I posted on this earlier today (Lowell - 8/3/2007 9:05:35 PM)
right here.