Social Media in Politics: Positive or Polarizing?

A new study has found that one in five adults who use the Internet turned to social networks to get or share information about the 2010 midterm elections. So when a voter turns to Facebook instead of a candidate's website for information, is that a win or a loss for democracy?

A new study has found that one in five adults who use the Internet turned to social networks to get or share information about the 2010 midterm elections. So when a voter turns to Facebook instead of a candidate’s website for information, is that a win or a loss for democracy?

In the study, released this week by the Pew Research Center, researchers confirmed what politicians, and campaign consultants, have long known: given the opportunity to interact with people rather than institutions, people look to connect to those they trust, i.e.

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