Richard Lugar's favorite hobby is running - and not just for office.
You can poke Sen. Evan Bayh. Or at least anyone with a Facebook account can.
These politicians have a presence on Facebook, and they're not alone. Bayh and Lugar are part of a growing number of candidates who are using social networking sites to connect with younger voters; but this work is only effective if students do their part.
Today is Election Day. Go vote for the candidates you think should be in office.
Voters in the 18 to 25 age range always turnout at the polls in low numbers - now politicians are trying new things to get voters' attention.
According to Facebook, more than 1,600 contenders for political positions have Facebook accounts.
Students have every reason to know who the candidates are - they have Facebook and MySpace accounts, blogs and web sites - in addition to traditional methods of campaigning.
There's a reason the candidates are creating these accounts and hiring firms to reach out to younger voters. The political hopefuls know that, especially on a state and local level, getting the 18- to 25-year-old vote is critical.
They're doing this to earn our respect and votes - because every one counts.
Politicians are working to use the interactive media younger voters routinely use.
But democracy is also an interactive element of society.
Take advantage of it.
Vote.
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