Paul reviews the technology employed during the American election campaign including, text, social networks, YouTube and Twitter. On election night the choices available to analyse the results were almost endless. How does all of this relate to the New Zealand election and are the parties here doing all they can?
Listen/Download Paul Brislen on Election 2.0
In the lead up to the election on November 8th Helen Clark and John key will only debate head to head without coalition partners and minor parties taking up precious speaking time. Helen says voters already know where small partys stand on issues and there will only be one of two people leading NZ.
A world first You Tube/TVNZ debate will take place with Helen Clark and John Key on October 14.
Helen also says the Tax cuts that come into effect this Wednesday are still affordable despite the global credit crunch. Also despite New Zealand first making a noise about immigration on the weekend she doesn’t believe its an important issue in this election. Helen says the number one issue is trust and the economy.
Listen/Download Helen Clark for the 29th Sept 2008
