Ron Paul Campaign Harnesses Web for YouTube Debate
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – The Ron Paul campaign continued to use the internet in dynamic and creative ways at the tonight's CNN/YouTube debate. Each candidate was asked to submit a 30 second "YouTube style" commercial to air during the program.
The Paul team harnessed the power and creativity of the internet and their army of on-line supporters. The campaign held a contest to see who could produce the best advertisement, and submitted the winning entry to CNN to air on national television.
"The Ron Paul Campaign was pleased to honor the spirit of tonight's debate by using the power of YouTube to produce our spot," said campaign spokesman Jesse Benton. "Our potent on-line grassroots network generated a tremendous video fit to air on national television."
Over 100 videos were submitted for consideration in the contest. Dr. Paul is currently running the top eCampaign of any candidate in the 2008 field.
