It could play a dramatic role as long as word is disseminated to the masses. 285 Bound has a tool to allow folks to view the candidates, WE have drive people to the site.
Some forums have an agenda or are controlled by those who are already in the driver's seat. Open discussion is never smooth, touchy-feely, warm and fuzzy, or pleasant. I am sure that George III would have been very happy with the other forums.
JMC, your avatar is really fantastic and I am green with envy because of it.
Agree that other forums have an agenda. This forum lets anyone with an opinion either way posts. It does lean in a direction but I think that is because more people on one side have chosen to use this resourse. I do think everyone is welcome here though. I think this forum has really changed things with taping all those debates and letting people watch.