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South Carolina's gubernatorial hopefuls are taking some pointers from the overwhelming success of President Barack Obama's campaign by providing more ways than ever to connect to and access the candidates via the Internet.

Through social networking sites, blogs, videos and more, candidates are putting themselves out there on the Web to secure your vote. Technology is turning the days of grassroots campaigning into a thing of the past. The State has a nice piece on the shift that may just make you want to get more involved in politics. It's all just one click away.