I read an article from the Smithsonian yesterday and it got me thinking. It was an article about the debates between hopeful Senatorial candidates Lincoln and Douglas. Increasing technology had transformed these debates from local events to a dialouge of national interest. The article can be read here.
Then last night I saw the first of the two major candidates for President speak. I was struck by the similarities. Including the increasing technology increasing awareness on a nationwide basis. In fact, each of the three big boy channels were playing their own versions of the acceptance speech. Not to mention the news channels.
I was struck by the similarities and thought I would share.
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