I am definitely a fan of Barack Obama's overall embrace of evolving technology. He has everything from a Facebook Page to a Twitter account. However, today Obama announced that he would announce his Vice Presidential choice via text message. People who subscribe will be the "first" to know Obama's pick, sometime between now and the Democratic Party convention. But is the text message announcement taking the technological embrace too far? While the use of text messages have grown, they are still primarily used for late night booty calls short messages when you don't feel like calling. Is that really the best medium to announce the person Obama wants to be the Vice President of the United States? I think it may be a bit too casual.
Txt Me the VP Plz
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I disagree, its not too casual. This is why Obama has become the Democratic candidate. His campaign has furthered his candidacy through using technology and grassroots efforts that cater to those who are felt left out of the uppity nature of politics.
This text message is no booty call text, its the text with another hit to the future of Obama and his presidency.