Posted by
AJH on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:13:23 PM
YouTube "is being flooded with cringe worthy video messages from US politicians." (YouTube 'spammed by US Congressmen')
Two months ago, the website added an official Congress channel, inviting Democrats and Republicans to share quirky political messages with voters.
But analysts say the move has been hampered by politicians’ inability to adapt to an online audience.
“[T]oo many messages consist of warbling monologues that miss the point.”
Other postings, including one by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, were said to be too eccentric or random to resonate.
AJH