Increased Use of Internet for Political News
Pew Internet & American Life Project survey charts increased use of Web for political information, finding that "On a typical day in August 2006, 26 million Americans were using the Internet for news or information about politics and the upcoming mid-term elections. That corresponds to 19% of adult Internet users, or 13% of all Americans over the age of 18."
In comparison, in July 2002, approximately 11 million Americans, or 13% of online users, said they got some news or information about politics and the campaign from the Internet on the average day. The August 2006 number is nearly two-and-a-half times larger than the mid-summer 2002 figure.
To learn more, read the full report.
The Pew Internet Project is a non-partisan, non-profit research center that examines the social impact of the Internet.
In comparison, in July 2002, approximately 11 million Americans, or 13% of online users, said they got some news or information about politics and the campaign from the Internet on the average day. The August 2006 number is nearly two-and-a-half times larger than the mid-summer 2002 figure.
To learn more, read the full report.
The Pew Internet Project is a non-partisan, non-profit research center that examines the social impact of the Internet.
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