ChaCha provides election research via text message

ChaCha, the mobile answer service backed by Jeff Bezos is working with youth voting initiative Rock The Vote to help people get election-related facts via text message. The New York Times reports.

"The process is simple: Send a text message to RTVOTE (788683) and a ChaCha guide — a real, live person, in this case specifically trained to give nonpartisan information about politics — will give you an answer.

You can ask for practical information like how to register to vote, or bone up on the candidates’ policies and records. "

emily | 7:57 AM | New SMS Services |
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