Here's how I see blogs impacting Presidential politics. It's going to push Democrats to become more progressive, it's going to put the press on the defensive, and it's going to accelerate the Republican Party crack-up.

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My sense is that blogs are basically part of the political and media landscape at this point, revamping the process and bringing in more public concern and reducing the power of the candidates and various insiders to set the agenda. It's a big shift, and one that's going to damage Republicans, damage the mainstream media, and push the Democrats to become increasingly progressive.