SL Presidential Campaigning

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Contents 1 2008 Presidential Election 1.1 Democrats 1.1.1 Barack Obama 1.1.2 Hilary Clinton 1.1.3 John Edwards 1.1.4 Dennis Kucinich 1.1.5 Mike Gravel 1.2 Republicans 1.2.1 Ron Paul 1.2.2 Rudy Giuliani 1.2.3 Fred Thompson 1.2.4 Mitt Romney 2 Campaign Presence 2.1 Businesses 2.2 Grassroots

2008 Presidential Election

Not only has the 2008 presidential election broken ground with the "YouTube Debates" it has taken the forum of political discussion to virtual worlds as well. Second Life in particular is playing host to a number of the current candidates seeking their respective party nomination.

Currently the following candidates have a presence in Second Life for the purpose of serving their campaign:

Democrats

Barack Obama

Hilary Clinton

John Edwards

Dennis Kucinich

Mike Gravel

Republicans

Ron Paul

Rudy Giuliani

Fred Thompson

Mitt Romney

Campaign Presence

Businesses

Second Life also allows for businesses to develop flags, shirts, posters and a whole host of other displays of political affiliation for personal use. Much in the same way the real world allows for anyone to display political affiliation and profit from it (merchandising) Second Life can closely replicate many aspects of politics in the real world.

Grassroots

There are a number of grassroots campaigns in Second Life and a few such as the Draft Gore campaign that delve into the presidential elections.