I have to say I've been really impressed with the way the Obama camp have (cliche alert) harnessed the web. That site (and previous ones) are
exactly the right way to get the message out there, not only targetting younger supporters directly, but also the type of people who work in traditional media who will no doubt refer to its key retorts and counterarguments in their newspaper reports, columns and TV bulletins, enabling the message to spread even wider.
Obviously the whole concept of challenging assertions is one that will sit very well with many of us here.
The nice up-to-date design and touches of humour don't go amiss either.
The contrast with the Republicans couldn't be greater - McCain confessing to being
computer illiterate, having to rely on his wife for all of the assistance he can get. And he
doesn't even do email.
It might sound unfair expecting a 71 year old of McCain's standing to be familiar with computers, but this isn't some pensioner down the road; this is a man running for President. Fairness is besides the point. It's about whether he wants to
win the election.