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#Jennifer Rubin, pro-McCain blogger and D.C. editor for [http://pajamasmedia.com/ PajamasMedia], [http://www.commentarymagazine.com/blogs/index.php/rubin/3558 Rubin on McCain conference call], [http://www.observer.com/node/36938 Rubin articles in New York Observer] | #Jennifer Rubin, pro-McCain blogger and D.C. editor for [http://pajamasmedia.com/ PajamasMedia], [http://www.commentarymagazine.com/blogs/index.php/rubin/3558 Rubin on McCain conference call], [http://www.observer.com/node/36938 Rubin articles in New York Observer] | ||
#[http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/09/women-launch-ho.html Kellie Boyle, 46, of McLean, Virginia] co-founded [http://www.hockeymomsformccain-palin.com/ www.hockeymomsformccain-palin.com]. Boyle is a part-time public relations and marketing consulting for Arlington-based LM&O Advertising, where her husband works. | #[http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/09/women-launch-ho.html Kellie Boyle, 46, of McLean, Virginia] co-founded [http://www.hockeymomsformccain-palin.com/ www.hockeymomsformccain-palin.com]. Boyle is a part-time public relations and marketing consulting for Arlington-based LM&O Advertising, where her husband works. | ||
#'''[http://sorendayton.com/ Soren Dayton]''', a DC-based political consultant. "I work on grassroots politics within the Republican party and have several other side projects." Was a former [http://www.eyeon08.com/ Eye on 08] blogger following 2008 GOP Primary, who went to work for the Political Dept. of McCain's campaign in May 2008, then joined New Media Strategies, then The Next Right website, and is now also blogging at RedState.com, where he [http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/sep/15/hypocritical-obama-campaign-calls-mccain-dish/ posts anti-Obama coverage]. Was previously owner of a software company. | #'''[http://sorendayton.com/ Soren Dayton]''', a DC-based political consultant. "I work on grassroots politics within the Republican party and have several other side projects." Was a former [http://www.eyeon08.com/ Eye on 08] blogger following 2008 GOP Primary, who went to work for the Political Dept. of McCain's campaign in May 2008, then joined New Media Strategies, then The Next Right website, and is now also blogging at RedState.com, where he [http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/sep/15/hypocritical-obama-campaign-calls-mccain-dish/ posts anti-Obama coverage]. Was previously owner of a software company. [http://valleywag.com/380141/republican-social-media-propagandist-soren-dayton-now-leveraging-facebook Used Facebook] for anti-Obama campaign. | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 9 October 2008
Key Players in Election Blogosphere
Pro-McCain
- Cristi Adkins, a registered nurse from Reston, co-founded Clintons4McCain.com .
- Diane Mantouvalos, co-creator of Hireheels.com, justsaynodeal.com. Every Sunday, Diane Mantouvalos hosts a conference call for the Just Say No Deal coalition.
- Robin Murray, an Indianapolis therapist and social worker whose nine-minute YouTube video, "Mad as Hell/Bitch," detailed examples of sexism in the campaign and became a visual anthem for many feminists.
- Boston area blogger Darragh Murphy, founder of Puma PAC (whose name stands for "People United Means Action")
- Will Bower of PUMA
- Rick Davis, McCain campaign manager who is pouring McCain money into his consulting firm, link title Davis Manafort, and is also part owner of internet firm, 3eDC
- Former Weekly Standard blogger Michael Goldfarb is Deputy Communications Director of the McCain campaign, writes The McCain Report
- Patrick Hynes , McCain's consultant for blogger outreach, New Hampshire-based author of a conservative blog, Ankle Biting Pundits
- Nicco Mele, webmaster of Dean for America, was approached by McCain. He is now at Harvard Kennedy School of Politics.
- Liz Mair, former conservative blogger, featured on rightroots, who is now the Republican National Committeeâs Online Communications Director, eCampaign Division. Bio
- Jennifer Rubin, pro-McCain blogger and D.C. editor for PajamasMedia, Rubin on McCain conference call, Rubin articles in New York Observer
- Kellie Boyle, 46, of McLean, Virginia co-founded www.hockeymomsformccain-palin.com. Boyle is a part-time public relations and marketing consulting for Arlington-based LM&O Advertising, where her husband works.
- Soren Dayton, a DC-based political consultant. "I work on grassroots politics within the Republican party and have several other side projects." Was a former Eye on 08 blogger following 2008 GOP Primary, who went to work for the Political Dept. of McCain's campaign in May 2008, then joined New Media Strategies, then The Next Right website, and is now also blogging at RedState.com, where he posts anti-Obama coverage. Was previously owner of a software company. Used Facebook for anti-Obama campaign.
Pro-Obama AKA Triple O -- Obama's online operation
- Patricia Wilson-Smith, Executive Director, Black Women for Obama
- âWeâve also created a website that is a clearinghouse of information about the 2008 campaign, and Senator Obama,â said Wilson-Smith. âThe site is a collection of articles and op-ed pieces written by BWFO contributors, as well as multi-media and other content relevant to Obamaâs campaign and the election in general.â
- Joe Rospers, Obama campaign new media director, Blue State Digital
- Sam Graham-Felsen, the campaign's blogger in chief, posts stories of supporters. The 27-year-old used to write for the Nation, for which he did a story on Obama's popularity among young people online. He joined the campaign shortly after that article ran.
Firms
- McCain: LM&O Advertising, Inc. registered HOCKEYMOMSFORMCCAIN-PALIN.COM
- McCain: 3eDC, US News and World Report, McCain expenditures to 3eDC listed here
- McCain: CD Inc [1], see more about CD Inc in "also interesting" on Media page
- Obama: Catalist LLC, progressive online campaigns, other clients include ACORN and SEIU