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France's presidential election goes digital

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The last time French voters went to the polls to elect their president, in 2007, the Internet played an inconsequential role. Today, the situation is totally different. Voters across the country are participating via micro-blogs, social networks and search engines prompting the leading campaigns to develop comprehensive online strategies.

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By Eric Olander
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