Social media plays key role in '12 election

In the last presidential election, Twitter was just getting started as a way to stalk celebrities. Now Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Tumblr are being used by both presidential candidates to appeal to voters. It still begs the question: Can social media win an election? Below is a look at these popular user-generated sites that shows how the 2012 presidential candidates are utilizing social media in their campaigns.

In the last Presidential election, Twitter was just getting started as a way to stalk celebrities. Now Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Tumblr are being used by both sides to appeal to voters. But can social media win an election?

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UMD students discuss presidential candidates

Interactive map shows Duluth's polling places