Internet Politics: Take a Survey

ByJames K. A. Smith

A doctoral candidate in political science asked if I would share the following survey in order to generate data on how political advertising operates in the blogosphere, and I agree to share the link. Please considering take this brief survey:

Exploring the Role of Internet Advertising in American Politics

This survey is designed to help us understand what Americans like you think about internet advertising, modern campaigns, and politics. We are very interested in your thoughts on this matter and greatly appreciate your participation.

Click here to take the survey: https://www.ic.sunysb.edu/stu/crweber/TAKE%20SURVEY/internet_advertising.htm

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