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part in last year’s Congressional elections. But 
the Internet is now moving into a central position 
in this campaign by broadcasting ideas, raising 
money and trying to win support, particularly from
young people. 
YouTube did not exist during the last presidential 
campaign in 2004 but this time it has already had 
an influence. More than 2.5 million people have 
watched a video about Barack Obama since it was 
posted on YouTube last month . More than 500,000 
people have watched a second video showing 
women fighting over Mr Obama and Rudy Giuliani, 
the Republican frontrunner, since it appeared on 
the Internet last week. CNN and YouTube will 
work together again on September 17 when they 
broadcast a Republican debate.
YouTube at centre of 2008 presidential campaign
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YouTube at centre of 2008 presidential campaign
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Match the beginnings and endings to make sentences about the text.
1. The Democratic debate is important because…
2. Some bloggers are unhappy because…
3. A lot of bloggers are also angry because…
4. Steve Grove thinks it is a powerful experience because…
5. This presidential election is different because…
6. More than 2.5 million people…
a. … technology is a key part of the campaign.
b. … CNN has chosen the questions for the debate. 
c. … have watched a YouTube video about Barack Obama.
d. … it is the first time that television and the Internet have worked together to show a political debate.
e. … many of the questions are emotional and personal.
f. … CNN is part of the event.