The Second Cup: For VA and NJ, "That's a Wrap!"

Posted by Meghann Olshefski
Wed, 2009-11-04 10:35

After a victorious election night for VA and NJ, here is a retrospective look at Bob McDonnell's online prowess in the hours leading up to his victory -

Bob McDonnell's Impressive Online Campaign for Virginia Governor

If Creigh Deeds manages to pull off a victory in today’s race for Virginia governor, it won’t be because Republican Bob McDonnell was slack online. In fact, McDonnell’s internet campaign has been impressively comprehensive, meaning that state and local candidates can look to it as a model for applying the lessons of 2008. Let’s look at a few of the critical things he’s done right so far..

What do our GOP victories say about Obama's ability to motivate his netroots on behalf of other Democratic candidates merely one year after his election? Eric Frenchman weighs in...

@pardonmyfrench: NJ/VA GOP victories do prove tonight that Obama for America has no power outside of electing Obama; so much for obamas email and facebook list.

House GOP Launches Social Media Crusade Against Healthcare Package

House Majority Leader John Boehner this morning introduced a new tool to help in the Republican push back against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's health care package.

House GOP Members are using Amplify.com, an interactive blog-like platform, to break down the bill section by section, explaining each piece in understandable language and getting feedback from the public. Visitors can go healthcaretruth.amplify.com, leave their own comments and share sections via Twitter, Facebook and other social media tools.

Election Day in VA and NJ: A YouTube Wrap-Up

With the nation's political radar focused on the gubernatorial races today in Virginia and New Jersey, here's a last look at the YouTube campaigns run by the candidates in each race.

Twitter Now Officially En Espanol

Last month, Twitter noted that it was seeking
volunteers to help translate its service into other languages. Today,
the first of those is ready to go, as Twitter has formally unveiled
support for the Spanish language.