Better content and wider broadband adoption, not more political interest, is credited for a spike in Internet use for seeking political and campaign news and information, according to Pew Internet and American Life Project.
Gossip, Politicking, Rule Blogosphere
Though bloggers like to talk about themselves the most, blog readers seem to have very specific interests in other things. This week’s Pew report said that 95% of bloggers polled get their news online. Hitwise adds to that by revealing that politics, celebrities, and gadgets dominate sought-after subject matter.