tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post115720767024700957..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157461119689045702006-09-05T07:58:00.000-05:002006-09-05T07:58:00.000-05:00Don't be so sure that blogs aren't being used. Because of the veil of anonymity, a lot can be said without issuing a press release.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157238972683864042006-09-02T18:16:00.000-05:002006-09-02T18:16:00.000-05:00he who laughs last, laughs best ...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/06987859307032067229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157234612639550812006-09-02T17:03:00.000-05:002006-09-02T17:03:00.000-05:00this isn't on the state level but it seems us bloggers are having a really grand time promoting Eric Dickerson's campaign.<BR/><BR/>Wilson types, and we sit back, point, and laugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157231405813107062006-09-02T16:10:00.000-05:002006-09-02T16:10:00.000-05:00Thank you for your comments Russell. I think the legislative races are so important and yet they get so little attention by the mainstream media, particularly in urban areas like Indianapolis. Blogs can help fill that void at least a little.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157229378863157172006-09-02T15:36:00.000-05:002006-09-02T15:36:00.000-05:00I have found that area blogs have provided a useful mechanism to communicate with a number of voters and have received a large amount of positive feedback on the items you have posted here.<BR/><BR/>I am a little surprised that I am one of the few who regularly sends news releases to bloggers. I think the alternative media can have an influence on some voters who trust your view of the world. In fact, I include copies of the posts from AI in my packets I provide to groups I speak to and other reporters. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate the fair way I have always been treated on AI and am a regular reader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157215176797513622006-09-02T11:39:00.000-05:002006-09-02T11:39:00.000-05:00Blogs just haven't hit the mark yet, for whatever reason. They will.<BR/><BR/>One reason may be, that politicians tend to lump all blogs together. The hatefulness and shrill tones of some bloggers, push people away. There's little or no attempt by some bloggers to push for facts--just throw some crap at the web and see what sticks. Mainstream media has its faults, but it doesn't do that.<BR/><BR/>And, although I'm certain he likes the promotion, John Barnes isn't a representative yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com