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Blogging, Political Campaigns and Ethics

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This CBS News article examines the role of blogs and bloggers in the recent political campaigns. Specifically, it spotlights the use of blogs in support of Republican John Thune’s race for the South Dakota Senate seat. The bloggers in question did not provide disclaimers on their respecitve sites indicating they had received payment totaling $35,000 as Thune’s “paid advisors.”
Related References

  • From the Center on Democracy and Technology, Background on Free Speech & Campaigns/Elections: “The rapidly growing use of the Internet by ordinary citizens to express political opinions and participate in electoral activities – one of the medium’s most promising aspects – is on a collision course with federal campaign finance law.”
  • From AP: Election rules could reach Internet Court ruling: Extend some finance and spending limits to Net
  • From Howard Dean, a commentary on online fundraising: It’s about people, not just money
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