How has the Internet affected the way that Americans approach democracy? How does the Internet and it's effects fit into the historical context of technology and democracy in America?

Democracy is a form of government in which citizens chose president. I think that internet has affected the way that Americans approach democracy because the internet has so much sources. Take the presidential candidates Obama and McCain for example, they both are topics of many sites some sites criticizing them and some praising them. People also go to sites to research which one would be the best choice for them or not. I think that the internet now is the main source for presidential candidates to do campaiging since most people are on the internet back when there was no internet they used posters, commercials and stuff like that.