The Web on the Candidates

• Craig's Politics: In a column for CNN.com, Craigslist founder Craig Newmark explains his belief that technology can reconnect the American people to politics, saying that with the Internet "we can address practical problems and also better realize the vision of the Founding Fathers." Craig's been a big presence here at the Democratic National Convention in Denver this week, attending events with a smile on his face and accessible to all comers. #
• @michelleobama: Wired's Sarah Lai Stirland covers the generally positive response on Twitter to Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention. Sarah: "Much of the initial chatter online via Twitter responding to Obama's Monday evening speech was gushy and emotional." #
• Maddow and Schmidt: If you're into the intersection of politics and technology -- and heck, why are you reading this if you're not -- then you may well want to tune into the live stream of a chat between MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and Google CEO Eric Schmidt and on the Internet and politics, live from the Big Tent in Denver tomorrow at 10 a.m. Colorado time. #

• Corn on the Cob, Conventions, and Credentials: Fresh off a rather humble BBQ thrown by the DNC for the 125 credentialed bloggers covering the convention, I, Nancy Scola, ask where bloggers slot into the Democratic universe. #

In Case You Missed It...

techPresident co-founder Andrew Rasiej reports that when it comes to Obama's VP SMS, the text medium is the message. Andrew: "What caught my attention was not the Senator's selection of Joe Biden but rather a confirmation that the worlds of technology, media, and politics were merging even faster than I had previously thought."

Colin Delany assesses how social networks are shaping the election. And Micah Sifry asks if Qik and blog does critical journalism make.

I capture Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer getting in a little good natured snark on bloggers as he drops by the Big Tent, which is becoming a required stop for politicos here in Denver.