Democratic Candidate Kucinich Setting Up Shop in Second Life
Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich has set up shop in Second Life. Considered the dark horse in the race, the 61 year-old's presence in the virtual world is part of the campaign's initiative to participate in every type social networking, even going where other candidates won't go. Chad Ely, the Multimedia Director of Kucinich's campaign told Virtual Worlds News:
When asked why [Kucinich] entered into Second Life when other candidates were staying away, Ely said it’s pure social networking. “We do them all,” said [Kucinich aide Chad] Ely. “Any and all ways we can get out to the people and let them know about Dennis Kucinich. That’s all we have to do. He’s got all the other candidates beat on the issues, so his stand on the issues will do the job for us…”
Want a virtual tour of the Kucinich HQ? Here you go:
Updated: Dennis Kucinich Has Come to Second Life [Virtual World News]
[via GamePolitics]
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Posted to Hot Stuff, Video Games on 7 October 2007
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EEsh! Two years ago, if this had happened, I'd be saying, 'cool'! But now, Second Life is so passe and kinda lame...a move like this just proves how out of touch such a politician is. Doesn't he read Wired??
I thought that Wired was all out of touch now, now on there site 50 percent of the website space is advertisements easily.
Does he promises weeners for all for a more enjoyable Second Life? :3
And before anyone smacks me for picking on SL, I've been on there for almost 2 and a half years, I get some leeway :)
I know nothing of Second Life, but I'm a huge Kucinich fanboy. Did you guys know he supports forming a U.S. Department of Peace? Or that he's one of the few candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination that supports gay marriage in favor of civil unions? Or that he introduced a measure to the House of Representatives to impeach Dick Cheney? Well if you didn't, you know now. Also, you can learn more at http://www.dennis4president.com/go/issues . Seriously, check it out. I'm sure you'll all find something to love about the Kuch.
Dennis Kucinich is awesome I am certainly going to vote for him in the primary, although he has a snowball's chance in hell of ever being president. He and Russ Feingold are the only decent human beings in Washington.