Obama uses iPhone to gain support
US Democratic candidate Barack Obama is set to turn the iPhone into a political recruiting tool with an application aimed at getting the vote out. The software has a “Call Friends” option to help organise contacts in swing states. A note about the software on Mr Obama’s blog said: “This tool is designed to help you become more directly involved in our campaign to change the country.” The free application was developed by volunteers in less than three weeks. “This really has the potential to help the campaign,” said Jason Grigsby, one of the project leaders. In a recent blog entry the campaign wrote: “With only 33 days left, it’s more important than ever to call your friends and family to make sure they are registered and voting for Barack.”
The blog also said that it hoped the “Call Friends” feature would “generate thousands of additional personal contacts” – that would then be turned into votes. Other features include making notes on which friends have been called, who they are supporting, and if they need a reminder on election day. The website said the total amount of calls the application made were tallied but no information left the phone, so the privacy of friends and users were protected. The application also passes on up-to-date news from the campaign, plus video, photos and talking points to help convince friends to vote for the candidate. Senator Obama has proved a fan of technology in his campaign and made headlines when he announced his choice of Joe Biden for vice-president via a text message.
Source: BBC
Comments(16)
he probably stole that phone.
Obama ‘08
but McCain wins 1908 election, cause he’s OLD.
John McCain is going to respond by handing out hundreds of those new-fangled telegraph machines. Its all part of his plan to “futurize” America. Step two involves installing stair-lifts on every staircase.
McCain ‘08
If u want higher taxes and making friends with my enemies vote obama and let the fun begin. I am well prepared for a revolution. Oh by the way obama is not JFK nor MLK hell hes not even Cigar Bill
sssssssssssss…socialism!!!!
@#4:
Obama will not raise taxes on anyone who makes less than $250,000.00 per year. 95% of Americans make less than $250,000.00. If you make more than that, congratulations! Time to step up and give back something to the country that allowed you the opportunity to become wealthy. People who make less than $150,000.00 per year will get a tax cut. People over the age of 65 who make less than $50,000.00 will not have to pay any income taxes at all. McCain is for the rich, Obama is for everybody else.
Nokia XpressMusic 5800 aka iPhone Killer rulez!
@6
Obama will raise taxes on all of us who pay taxes. Fact is 40% of the US population doesn’t pay taxes. How do you think he’ll fund all his social programs like free health care for people who sneak into the USA illegally? Do you think public health care will be better that public housing? Let me ask you this: If you worked hard in school and made a 4.0. And I partied a lot and passed by with a 2.0. Would it be ok that the professor took 1.0 worth of your grade and gave it to me so we were even? Is that ok? You’d be giving back to the people. If so, vote Obama. He’ll do the same with your money.
“Obama will raise taxes on all of us who pay taxes.”
That just isn’t true. I understand if you really like McCain for some reason but you shouldn’t lie. Here is a comparison of the tax plans of both candidates:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/06/09/ST2008060900950.html
@8
for that alone i pay my taxes with pleasure 
America has for such a wealthy country thé poorest health care system in the world. I worked hard at “school” to and got my “4’s” .. i pay my taxes in Europe … a whole bunch of them .. but i know that the greater part of that money goes to people who had severe misfortune or just got sick. There will always be a few “party people” who can manipulate the system.
I like free medical care for everyone. When i’m sick .. i don’t have to bother who will pay my bills
btw can i get that program on my american imported iphone ?
AHHH MAN, I JUST POOPED ON MY KEYBOARD
America = Hell on Earth!
Guess Obama figures only douches and democrats buy Apple hardware, so why not tap that potential?
how does america have the poorest health care system they pay for it but the can just get insurence to pay their medical expensies you make it sound like their paying $200 for doctor visits
the average John McCain supporter: http://www.photobasement.com/these-seem-like-typical-mccain-supporters/
Dude, American insurance is a joke man ~_~, dont even mention it in this place. Unless you are a richazz bastard then GTFO ~_~ .
Doesn’t anyone know that the top 2% riches person do anything to avoid tax ? o_O . Come on, haven’t you read anything or you live in the cave and cover your ear all this time ? How much do you think they are paying compare to 15% of you low income money huh ??? Do you make 6 figure a year ? If so, congrat ~_~, cuz you probably won’t need to pay any w/ your lawyer lolz .