Frankly, this one web upstart was more effective than many established organizations can claim in a year s worth of effort. The private sector is also noticing the potential political power of web politics. In the last 12 months, a slew of self-styled democracy portals have been established, all with sizable venture capital support. These sites are empowering women including those who stay at home with their children to become political activists and to get their issues on the electoral agenda. Moreover, recent political surveys of online voters show that activists see that the internet is the place to go for information about politics.
Democracy is about being heard, and a true democracy encourages civic involvement.
Toward this end, the Internet is becoming a powerful political tool because it makes participation in the process so easy. Any soccer mom with a PC and a modem can now activate, motivate and organize her neighbors on behalf her a cause. Pat Harrison is Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Paid for by the Republican National Committee 2001 Republican National Committee. All rights reserved.