Some bow out more gracefully than others. The public has in the past shown some ambivalence about the role of the non-elected First Lady. Campaign web sites provide a preview of what roles the candidates' wives might see for themselves in the White House. Now, instead of personalizing your car and jackets, you can display your support on your computer desktop and web site. It is uncertain how candidates view the importance of Latino voters and campaign support.
Sites generally keep front-page material fresh and new, perhaps thus satisfying faithful visitors.
All presidential candidates are using their web sites to solicit campaign contributions. Bush, Hatch and McCain also provide access to their contributors, though only the Bush web site offers the capability of searching his contributors database. The presidential candidates have made at least some of their speeches available online, but the sites differ in the breadth of speeches offered and the technology used to deliver them. Bradley, Bauer and Forbes include brief statements, while Hatch and Keyes have no privacy policies. The Internet allows candidates virtually limitless escape from the confines of traditional media in getting their ideas to the public.