An interesting sequence of events just happened (at least, it was interesting to me...)
About an hour ago, I got a Facebook "Friend Request" from a Jimmy Lee, UI '99. Facebook requires that such requests be confirmed, and though I didn't really know him, I hesitated, but since he was the the same class as me at UI, I figured I just forgot him. (That, and my inherent insecurity means I'm desperate for Facebook friends...) I went ahead and confirmed him, but didn't really look at his profile or anything, figuring that I could always do that later to try and jog my memory.
Within ten minutes of confirming him, I got a group invitation from him - Jimmy Lee for Congress. My new "friend" Mr. Lee is a Republican candidate for Congress in the 11th District, looking to replace the retiring Rep. Jerry Weller. His group already has 352 members.
This is an interesting campaign technique, one which I'm sure has been much more utilized by Democrats than Republicans. I'll be interested to see if it turns into meaningful political activity beyond Facebook - fundraising, voter contacts, etc. - especially in a GOP Primary.
wow, I got the same invite.
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Robert Dunn
Ex-Leftist, Born-Again Conservative American
It is eneteresting that he is using face book. Does he have a regular website so we can look at his stance on the issues?
www.leeforcongress2008.com