“This document, Cisco Visual Networking Index Pulse Survey: Online Video and Political Engagement Highlights, presents some of the initial high-level findings of a new study assessing the influence of online video and other social media applications on Americans’ political engagement. The study was conducted by Compete and sponsored by Cisco. Many eligible American voters are using video, social networking, and collaborative applications to follow the 2008 U.S. presidential election, shape their opinions, and express their views on current issues and events. This survey was designed to gain a better understanding of how registered U.S. voters are using online technologies and their impact on the political decision-making process.”