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Prepare for Super Tuesday by watching YouTube videos

Super Tuesday
Look, we don't know where you live. But statistically speaking, there's a pretty good chance that if you're in the US, your state is holding a primary election tomorrow. And if you still haven't decided who you're going to vote for, what better way to research the candidates than by watching YouTube videos?

Yeah, we're not entirely convinced either. But Google has slapped together a Super Tuesday map with a bunch of videos posted by candidates, news organizations, and concerned citizen/YouTubers. In theory, this should be an excellent way to find out what other voters in your area are talking about. Want to know if a candidate is addressing the concerns expressed by residents of your state? Just check the map and see what people are saying.

In practice, there really just aren't that many videos available at the moment. Anyone can upload their own videos, but time is kind of running out to have an impact on tomorrow's primaries. But we're guessing Google will create a similar map for the general election. And if the idea catches on, YouTube's You Choose site could become a valuable resource for researching information about the candidates, or at least gauging popular opinion.