The Internet and Campaign 2010
54% of adults used the internet for political purposes in the 2010 election cycle, far surpassing the 2006 midterm contest.
22% of online Americans used social networking or Twitter for politics in 2010 campaign
Republicans catch up to Democrats in social media use for politics as social media became a regular part of the political environment in the 2010 midyear elections
Mixed Reactions to Republican Midterm Win
Public Less Happy Than After 2006 and 1994 Elections
Post-Election Analysis: Politics in the Pulpit
A new survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press finds that compared with 2006, fewer voters encountered information on parties or candidates in their house of worship, and only 6% say they were contacted by religious groups about the election campaign.
GOP Likely to Recapture Control of House
Ground War More Intense Than 2006, Early Voting More Prevalent
Possible Negatives for Candidates: Vote for Bank Bailout, Palin Support
Going Negative in November -- Can it Win for the GOP?
In its Topic A feature for Sunday April 4, 2010, the Washington Post asked several experts -- among them the Pew Research Center's Director of Survey Research Scott Keeter -- whether the Republican Party would win in November with a negative strategy.
The Internet's Role in Campaign 2008
A majority of American adults went online in 2008 to keep informed about political developments and to get involved with the election.
High Marks for the Campaign, a High Bar for Obama