During the past election, did you ever find yourself following a political story or candidate on the Internet? Did you follow similar stories on candidates through television or in your local paper? What were the differences between Internet reporting and television/newspaper reporting? In your opinion, what are the general effects of the Internet on politics? Do you think news reporting has changed significantly with the advent of the Internet and converging media? Why, or why not?

Do you think the media adequately holds politicians accountable for their actions? Why, or why not?

American newspapers are reputedly dying. Do you think electronic media have had a major or minor influence on their alleged demise? Explain.