Debut of New Website Could Rattle the 2008 Presidential Election

In an election season already proving to be dominated by the prevalence of the new electronic media, a new website: www.draftthepresident.com promises to be one of the most influential sites in the primary season. Inviting users to cast away the archaic top down structure of party-chosen candidates, draftthepresident.com offers each user the chance to nominate their own candidate for president and see how he stacks up against the other contenders. With the rising prevalence of undeclared candidates such as Fred Thompson (R) and Al Gore (D) it seems a year that a successful grassroots effort online could dramatically alter the outcome of the election.

For many conservative Republicans, the top-three candidates: John McCain, Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney all have questionable blemishes upon their record. Many believe that the nominee who will eventually capture the base is not yet in the race. Similarly, many Democratic strategists fear John Edwards, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama share one characteristic : a lack of elect-ability. Draftthepresident.com offers an opportunity for users of all political persuasions to pick the qualified candidate that they believe is the best and help to push him or her to victory.

The new website also features a discussion forum and links to the latest news and commentary about the 2008 Presidential Election and candidates, both declared to the FEC and nominated on draftthepresident.com. Site-features will continue to expand and include an active ranking system as the list of nominees grows.