Lots of Online Shoutouts in the SOTU, Repub Response

Did you notice all the internet talk in last night’s speeches? From Barack Obama’s highlighting of new government info online (including the White House visitor list) in his address to Congress, to Bob McDonnell’s mention of solutions.gop.gov and his open solitication of opinions via Facebook and Twitter, the net’s central place in the political communications world was obvious. Even MoveOn.org got a shoutout! Oh wait, that was on the Daily Show. And the online advocacy organization got more than just a mention; they received a Very Special Delivery, courtesy of the Acorn Pimp:

Excellent detective work, Jon — now that we know the source of their strategy, we’re one step closer to beating them. If The Law hasn’t already beaten us to it…

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Colin Delany
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