

I just left the CNN/YouTube conference call announcing a series of groundbreaking presidential debates designed to involve the Internet community, and I’m inspired. Chad Hurley’s comments regarding the opening of media channels and the involvement of the YouTube community sounded refreshingly sincere.

CNN host Anderson Cooper will host the first debate on July 23rd in South Carolina, featuring the Democratic candidates responding to a series video questions submitted by YouTubers. Selected questioners will be flown to South Carolina to participate in the live event. The Republican debate will be held in Florida on September 17. You have until July 22 to submit your video questions.