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Technology May Play Key Role in Obama Infrastructure Plan

In the end, one reason Barack Obama was elected president was his ability to connect with younger voters. But what’s interesting is how he made that connection. For many who have grown up in the Information Age, the tried-and-true voter outreach strategies are no longer tried and true. For politicians, technology — though perhaps not yet king — has earned its place next to glad-handing and kissing babies. While John McCain appeared flabbergasted by mobile phones, Obama made a digital connection with many voters for whom technology ranks equally with food, shelter and clothing as life’s necessities.

By Matt Williams, Assistant Editor and Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Full Story: http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/576115

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