It is a very helpful tool for generating ideas that you might not have previously considered.

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As the Internet becomes a more powerful tool for connecting with voters and generating support, is it possible that campaign finance and lobbying money might have less of an influence (as happened ultimately with SOPA)?

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Facebook as a primary tool for either acquiring new customers of generating sales leads.

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