When You "Like" A Politician, Does That Mean You'll Vote For Them?

It's two weeks before Election Day, do you know where your votes are? On Facebook. That's the political playbook for candidates this campaign season, according to new statistics released this week by the social networking site. So can a virtual fan become a real vote?

It’s two weeks before Election Day, do you know where your votes are? On Facebook. That’s the political playbook for candidates this campaign season, according to new statistics released this week by the social networking site. So can a virtual fan become a real vote?

Facebook sent out a snapshot of House races on Monday that has politicos, analysts and candidates abuzz over whether increasing support on social networks will translate into victory at the polls.

It’s a question no one can answer until November 3rd, but that won’t stop us from analyzing every Facebook friend, fan and post in the meantime.

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