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An Important Part of the Political Dialogue

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James A. Bacon
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The Daily Press and the Virginian-Pilot covered the Blogs United conference that I missed because I can’t keep my schedule straight. I’m still kicking myself. As reported by the DP’s Kimball Payne, here’s the money quote from Del. Brian Moran, D-Alexandria:

[Moran] told bloggers that they have morphed from a fringe group into an important part of the political dialogue – especially for elected officials looking for instant, unfiltered feedback. “It’s an exciting phenomenon. … Politicians who ignore it do so at their own peril.”

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5 responses to “An Important Part of the Political Dialogue”

  1. Vivian J. Paige Avatar
    Vivian J. Paige

    Sorry you missed the conference. I was looking forward to meeting you.

    Also – the link to the Daily Press story isn’t working.

  2. Jim Bacon Avatar
    Jim Bacon

    Thanks, Vivian, link fixed.

  3. James Atticus Bowden Avatar
    James Atticus Bowden

    I had a sense that the politicians from both sides and the MSM remain visibly concerned that they have absolutely no control on the blogosphere. My perception only.

  4. AJay Avatar
    AJay

    hi, you’ve got great posts in your site. gotta give you credit for that. found me some articles too in your site i think are worth bookmarking, thanks. keep it up.

    jay
    board and batten siding

  5. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    If you want something different than the daily news channels, see http://ezinearticles.com/?id=665882
    with links.
    – Mr and Ms Potato Heads who feel “unnetted”, it’s time to get plugged in-
    See also http://tapsearch.com/tapartnews and http://www.graphicsforums.com/public/list.asp?id=1247

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