A Letter to the President

Dear President Obama,

During the 2008 election you revolutionized campaigning by tapping into social networking sites and generating a following that has never been tapped into before.  Through your use of email, Facebook, Myspace, texting, and Youtube you were able to captivate an audience that was relatively untouched by your opposing party and candidates. Undoubtedly you were able to receive information and feedback from using these sites when typically you would not have had the opportunity to receive this information.  Would it not be great to have access to a social networking site that blends politics, giving legislators and political leaders’ access to real time information while they are in office?

You might be interested to know that a site exists that does just that while is revolutionizing the way constituents interact with their government. The site is called The Voter Effect (http://thevotereffect.com) This site is social networking meets politics in a most interesting way.  The people who use the site are given access to bills that are introduced in Congress. Members of the site are able to vote on the bills and that information is then passed onto their representatives. Representatives can receive real-time information on bills that are in Congress. In addition to bills users at The Voter Effect are able to raise issues. Issues that are discussed range from Bin Laden to healthcare. Through the raising of issues Representatives and other constituents are able to get a pulse on how the American people are feeling in regards to issues facing their government. Plus, our country will be stronger overall if all of our citizens become more active in their government.

You proved during the 2008 election that a vast number of people can become politically involved if those people are found, informed, and given the opportunity to give their feedback. The Voter Effect is taking this theme and inspiring people to believe that they can have a voice in their government. The site is also holding representatives accountable and showing them that can do a better job of representing their constituents and listening to them rather than special interest groups.  During your January State of the Union you charged Americans with the responsibility of following their representatives and holding their feet to the fire. The Voter Effect is helping people become more active in their government as we speak. Stop by, check it out, get access as an official today and see how people are voting and feeling about issues and bills that are facing America today!  Mr. President, we believe in your words, that “innovation will lead the way.”

Respectfully yours,

The Voter Effect

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