New Media and Politics: The Sphere of Influence

The new media revolution has affected the way news outlets report information and the way political campaigns communicate with voters. It has also given citizens a new opportunity to engage with reporters and campaigns through social media. Panelists will explore changes in the reporting, communication and consumption of political news and information. Participants include Tyler Kingcade, Huffington Post (via Skype); Craig Robinson, The Iowa Republican; Todd Richissin, Patch.com; and Shane Vanderhart, CaffinatedThoughts.com.