Politicians on Facebook
By Angela Watson

What would you do if President Bush requested your friendship on Facebook? Politicians are using the site to get some “face time” and possibly attract new voters.

Politicians like John Kerry or John Edwards can make facebook profiles that list their interests and political goals.

Meredith Bryson, a junior at UNC, believes this will be beneficial for politicians.

Bryson said, "If you look online you can search for the specific district that you're from. I think that can get a lot more publicity for the candidates who are outside the Chapel Hill area."

Although facebook might not be the best way to attract voters, politicians can't seem to resist the cheap publicity.