MySpace is a must-have for candidates

Myspace
All of the major candidates for U.S. president in 2008 have a MySpace page.
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As it turns out, social networking sites can be used for more than simply posting pictures of your inebriated friends. Presidential candidates rely on them to connect with voters.

One-third of young Americans get campaign information from Facebook or MySpace. Just what can they learn from logging on?

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