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State of the Union, the Digital Party

Did you watch the State of the Union on television, old-school style? The real party was online. Photos! Infographics! Salmon! Here’s a deeper look.READ MORE

A Guide to Tonight's Interactive State of the Union, "The Most Wired Ever"

The White House will post PowerPoint bonus material to accompany the address, John Boehner's staff will live blog the speech, and both parties speak directly with Americans via social media. Here's how to follow all the interactivity. READ MORE

Boehner to Use Facebook to Make Republican Takeover of Congress “Must-See TV”

For the first time ever, House Republicans will stream Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony live over Facebook.READ MORE

The Fast Company Field Guide to Modern Political Campaigns

In an instant, social, online world, politicians need a plan that involves more than massive traditional media buys. Here's how the savviest public servants found their way into the office.READ MORE

Google Tool May Have Had Wrong Polling Place Locations for Hundreds of Thousands of Voters

Political technology and info company Aristotle says flaws in Google's poll finder tool are widespread.READ MORE

Facebook On a Mission to Make Sure You Vote

Facebook is launching its own little get-out-the-vote campaign.READ MORE

First-Time Candidates Use AdWords and Facebook to Win Out-of-State Cash

It used to be essentially impossible for a congressional candidate in one state to raise money from potential supporters in other states in any kind of cost-effective way. With Google AdWords and Facebook, everything changes.READ MORE

Google Intensity Map Tracks Political Prognostications

Want to know which way the wind is likely to blow in D.C. following the midterm elections? Check out Google's new Election Ratings map.READ MORE

Where to Vote, Via Text Message

No idea where your polling station is? Some two million people didn't vote in 2008 for that reason alone. This handy new tool will give you the 411.READ MORE

How Rep. Michele Bachmann Used Mobile Ads to Turn Beer and Corn Dogs Into Votes From Fair Folk

The Minnesota Rep.'s team prepared a TV commercial lambasting her opponent's (alleged) support for taxes on beer, corn dogs, and deep-fried bacon, then they blasted the ad out to people at the Minnesota State Fair as it was happening. READ MORE

Poli-Techs: How Campaigns Will Use Online Tools in the 2010 Elections Crunch

The last week of an election used to be about making calls and knocking on doors. Now it's moved online.READ MORE