In case there was still doubt over whether or not online social networks were infiltrating society, the two articles here and here should put those doubts to rest.
ABC News and Facebook are collaborating for the New Hampshire debates on January 5. Much like the CNN-YouTube debates of a few months ago, this appears to be a well-intentioned plan to get younger voters to actually show up to the polls. Well-intentioned because the Internet is already so mainstream in the lives of young voters, and specifically, online social networking.
Topics that surface from discussions on Facebook political groups and pages before the debate itself will be woven in to questions. Facebook hasn't released all details yet, but it would make sense that there would be live discussions or threads on Facebook from those viewing the debate, and follow-up discussion after.
Keep an eye on this, for it's a growing trend. If you follow the example CNN and ABC have set, these online communities can be tools for your campus as well.
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