On the Campaign trail in 2008, then Presidential Candidate Barack Obama ,used Social Media (CNN) to spread his message of “Hope” and “Yes We Can”. During last nights State of the Union address, Tweets and Facebook posts took a very different tone and users expressed there immense frustration and concern regarding the state of the country. Once locking in an approval rating of about 76% percent which has now turned into a 49% approval rating(CNN), the American people are looking for the President to bring the country back on track. Regardless of political affiliation ,users comments on the SOTU reflected uncertainty on the current direction of the country and Obama's leadership. Issues such as high jobless rate, the economy, and health care reform were topics of great concern. A year into President Obama’s term in office, key supporters are anticipating that his message of “Hope” and “Yes We Can” can be rekindled for the remainder of his presidency through action on his part.

Social Media is definitely playing a major role in politics and the involvement of the general public.  Obama is now pushing for new technologies to bring people closer to the way that things are handled. All in this article: