There is a growing sentiment that local Democratic party leadership feels threatened by the web. See MyDD, Albert, Booman Tribune, and Young Philly Politics.
We are going to seek out interviews here at Philly Future to clarify what was ment when Democratic Party Secretary and Ward Leader Carol Campbell, recently stated (Philadelphia Public Record) "We need to understand the Internet and to teach our people how to use it. We need to battle the bloggers on their own turf. This takes additional resources.".
As a host of a service that empowers individuals to speak out, exercise their free speech, and engage their leadership, I would like to know more by what is meant by that statement. Blogs represent an opportunity to connect, not an opposition to fight.
I've got my own axe to grind with local politics in Delaware County, and Lord knows there aren't many Delco bloggers. Is this woman crazy? Why would you say something like this and potentially loose your greatest FREE asset?
