Politics Moves Online: Effect of the Internet on Political Campaigns; Briefing on Release of Century Foundation Report Feb. 26

2/18/2004

From: Christy Hicks of The Century Foundation, 212-452-7723 or hicks@tcf.org

News Advisory:

What: Politics Moves Online: The Effect of the Internet on Political Campaigns. Briefing on the release of new report from The Century Foundation

When: Thursday, Feb. 26, 9 to 11 a.m. EST

Where: National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

Panelists:

-- Michael Cornfield, director, Institute for Politics, George Washington University -- Zack Exley, organizing director, MoveOn.com, Washington D.C.

-- Joshua Micah Marshall, author of talkingpointsmemo.com, and columnist, The Hill

-- Moderator: Richard C. Leone, president, The Century Foundation

RSVP: Laurie Ahlrich, ahlrich@tcf.org, or 212-452-7722

Details:

Howard Dean's effective use of the Internet to build support and raise funds for his presidential campaign has received considerable attention. But is this the way of the future in campaigns? How significant a role does online technology really play in mainstream American politics? In Politics Moves Online: Campaigning and the Internet, Michael Cornfield provides a comprehensive guide to how the Internet has been used in political campaigns. Through a series of case studies, he examines how candidates have used the Web as a campaign tool and fund-raising mechanism, and how voters use the Internet to gather information and become better informed. The panelists will discuss lessons learned to date and assess the future role of the web in politics. Michael Cornfield specializes in the study of the media and American politics, and writes a monthly column on online campaigning for Campaigns & Elections magazine.

The Century Foundation conducts public policy research and analyses of economic, social, and foreign policy issues, including inequality, retirement security, election reform, media studies, homeland security, and international affairs. The foundation produces books, reports, and other publications, convenes task forces and working groups, and operates seven informational Web sites. With offices in New York City and Washington, D.C., The Century Foundation is nonprofit and nonpartisan and was founded in 1919 by Edward A. Filene.