Presidential debate goes technical

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Story Published: Jul 23, 2007 at 10:24 PM PST

By Michele Armand

Democrats running for presidential office took part in an old-style debate with new twist.

For the first time candidates vying for the top job stood before an audience and answered questions sent in by people using the internet video site YouTube.

Members of Oregon's Bus Project, a political action committee, say the unique forum is a great way for politicians to get in touch with young people.

"I think that for young people especially the issues involved with a lot of elections don't effect their lives directly so it's important for the politicians to come to a platform where the youth are already engaged and interested and speak to them about issues that really effect their lives," said Quinn Reilly of the Bus Project.

A similar-styled debate for the republican candidates will take place on September 17.

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