YouTube and CNN collaborate re July 23 Presidential Debate

June 20, 2007 by mabs
Filed under: YouTube

This is definitely a historical advancement: YouTube has developed a new online video program with CNN which is designed to empower ordinary citizens during the Debate on July 23, 2007 to be held between Republican and Democratic candidates for President of the United States. This will be the first time that users of YouTube can submit questions to be asked of the candidates during both the Democratic and Republican primary debate — all through online videos.

Interested citizens can tap into the site www.youtube.com/debates if they want to submit their questions on video. Members of the public are also encouraged to keep tabs on the YouTube Blog for more updates prior to the Presidential election.

Those who are planning to upload debate questions on YouTube should bear in mind that the questions should not last more than 30 seconds. Your submissions should possess great audio and video quality, preferably taking a creative bent but not losing your personal point of view and relevance. You may opt to submit questions on issues that are directed at just one or all the candidates. It is also recommended that YouTube submissions meet the YouTube Terms of Use.