In a unique twist for a newspaper and as far as I know the first time one has tried this, a Colombian newspaper announced that they will host blogs for all candidates in the May 2006 presidential elections. El Tiempo said candidates can write whatever they want in their blog whenever and they won't edit them -- but they won't allow aggressive attacks on other candidates.

It will be interesting to see how, and if, the candidates use the blogs and how they effect the election.In a unique twist for a newspaper and as far as I know the first time one has tried this, a Colombian newspaper announced that they will host blogs for all candidates in the May 2006 presidential elections. El Tiempo said candidates can write whatever they want in their blog whenever and they won't edit them -- but they won't allow aggressive attacks on other candidates.

It will be interesting to see how, and if, the candidates use the blogs and how they effect the election. It could be significant, especially considering that the newspaper says their website is the most popular in Colombia and the blogs will all be linked off of it. This could also be an opportunity for candidates with little funding to get their ideas into the public forum.

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