Politicians using social media encounter legal obstacles
As politicians begin using Twitter, etc. to campaign, gain support for legislation and fundraise, they sometimes find themselves up against state and federal law. A Citizen Media Law Project staff attorney says that it is important that the rules be amended regularly to take into account changes in the social media and to avoid stifling free expression. -DB Citizen Media Law Project Commentary October 26, 2009 By Eric P. Robinson As social media become more popular, it