Forget the electoral college: What if each click was a vote?

You've likely gone and voted and are now watching the results as they unfold. But what if it wasn't the issues and polls that informed your vote, but rather the headlines floating around the Internet? What if a click was a vote?

Twitter and Fox teaming up to provide social election coverage (updated)

For tomorrow's presidential election, Twitter has partnered up with Fox News, representing the first time the two have ever come together on a social media partnership.

3 tips to spot email scams before election day

During the Presidential election season, scammers can’t wait to cast their nets. It’s important to know the signs of fraud and be able to identify the difference between a legitimate email from a fraudulent one. Here are three ways to identify a potentially counterfeit email or website.

Paul Ryan uses Q&A site Quora to slam Obama

Taking advantage of powerful social media channels, Republican VP nominee Paul Ryan has posted criticisms against President Obama on the popular question-and-answer service Quora.

The 11 best election apps to keep you in the know

With the Republican National Convention starting today in Tampa, the 2012 election enters its most intense phase. Thanks to our smartphones and social networks, there have never been more ways to get information on the candidates and events of the season.

Google launches political hub for 2012 elections

Google has launched a hub for keeping track of the (increasingly digital) U.S. elections.

As the country prepares for a hot presidential race later this fall, the web is flooded with news, videos and events related to our collective political …