Some 74% of internet users--representing 55% of the entire adult
population--went online in 2008 to get involved in the political
process or to get news and information about the election. This
marks the first time that a Pew Internet & American Life Project
survey has found that more than half of the voting-age
population used the internet to get involved in the political
process during an election year. Several online activities rose
to prominence in 2008. In particular, Americans were eager to
share their views on the race with others and to take part in
the online debate on social media sites such as blogs and social
networking sites. Among the key findings of our survey: - Nearly
one in five (18%) internet users posted their thoughts, comments
or questions about the campaign on an online forum such as a
blog or social networking site. - Fully 45% of internet users
went online to watch a video related to the campaign. - One in
three internet users forwarded political content to others.
Indeed, the sharing