There I sat in forum 114 of Linn Benton Community College, Albany Oregon. The epicenter of new political ideas and media revolution. Well, maybe not, but it was an interesting discussion on how our political world is changing, and how our media preference is influencing these changes. The speakers in this discussion were from three sets of backgrounds that pertained to the discussion.
Dr Rob Sahr was from Oregon State University's School of Public Policy and political science. He would serve as the panel’s speaker on political process and public opinion. Hasso Herring; 30 year employee and executive editor for the Albany Democrat Herald would serve as the ‘old world media’ representative, giving a grounding in local print news media influence and process. And finally, LBCC’s...