Castor campaign gets Internet boost

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http://www.usforacle.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/06/14/40cd9973a29a8

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"While heading full-force into the Aug. 31 primary election, both national and statewide campaigns are trying to make an impact on voters. Making an impact on voters has changed in the recent elections years, with more emphasis on "Get the Vote Out" efforts and attracting voters and contributors via the Internet.

Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean's campaign for presidency helped several Americans see that the Internet was not only a way to advertise for the candidate but also to raise money and get voters active in the campaign.

Larry Biddle, one of the key players in developing Dean's Web site strategy, is here in Florida and is now working with former USF President and education commissioner Betty Castor, who is running for U.S. Senate. Biddle, who joined the campaign in April, serves as Castor's deputy campaign manager and has turned BettyCastor2004.com into the modern, hip BettyNet.com, where volunteers are featured as "Bettyheads." Supporters, voters or people who are interested in the Castor campaign can read the Betty Blog and participate in e-mail fund raising."

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"The new Internet effort has raised about $37,000 for Castor's campaign so far, Biddle said, without asking for specific donations or advertising the new site. According to an article by The Associated Press, Castor raised more than $1.25 million in the first quarter this year before BettyNet.com was created."