ABSTRACT
A recent Pew Internet Report (2004) dispelled the fear that the Internet is being used like an echo chamber to support only like-minded viewpoints. In criticizing the theory of selective exposure, the report concluded that the Internet actively contributes to democratic discourse by exposing Internet news users to more arguments than traditional media does. Bough the report included alternative news sites and candidate websites, it did not do any specific analysis of 2004 presidential candidate blogs.
