New Breed of 'Political Entrepreneurs' Fuel Votocracy Growth

SEATTLE, June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Votocracy (www.Votocracy.com), which launched earlier this month, has rapidly amassed thousands of members and uncovered new presidential candidates in almost every state from California to North Carolina. Quickly gaining momentum in the social political space, Votocracy is the first interactive national platform for a new breed of political entrepreneurs interested in changing the "politics as usual" norm.

"Votocracy gives any American a political voice," said Bryan Lee, founder and CEO of Votocracy.  "Never before in the history of our country has politics been so accessible, for both the veteran politicos and to the politically uninitiated; it's an extremely exciting time to be in the social media space!"

With members in all fifty states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, Votocracy's growth is fueled by savvy individuals turning to social media as a means to level the political playing field. Deep pockets and months spent on the campaign trail are being eclipsed by the ability to reach millions of potential supporters with a single video, powerful Facebook post or intriguing tweet. In the socially-connected political landscape taking shape for the 2012 elections, almost any American can create a national campaign effective enough to have a shot at the White House – with the Votocracy political platform quickly propelling the entire movement.

Harnessing the reach of Facebook and Twitter in a single, easy-to-use interface, Votocracy allows anyone with political drive and a passion for change to campaign. The category-leading site offers members many ways to get involved, from interactive candidate walls and issues-based polling to video posting capabilities and a store that sells personalized campaign merchandise. In order to campaign as an official Votocracy candidate, participants pay only $99 to register. This fee gives them access to the platform's full feature set as well as future expansions, such as a mobile phone application.

Additionally, only official Votocracy candidates are eligible to participate in the 2012 Votocracy state primaries, which will be held in each of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia. Finalists in the state primaries will then compete to become America's favorite presidential candidate via a nationally-televised reality show. The top candidate will receive a Votocracy-funded campaign should they desire to continue their progression toward the White House.

To join in the presidential race, preview current candidates and get involved yourself, visit Votocracy at: www.Votocracy.com.

About Votocracy:

Votocracy is a social media platform that will put fun, passion and public engagement back into politics. With the end goal of discovering America's favorite contender for the 2012 Presidency of the United States, Votocracy will allow voters to "like" their favorite candidate into a series of state primaries and, eventually, onto a nationally-televised reality show. For as little as $1, any man, woman or teen of voting age can register and start their campaign with Votocracy and gain access to millions of potential supporters through social media networks, daily interactive polls, national advertising campaigns, Votocracy's online community, and through offline events. The brainchild of a speculative "well if I were President" dinner conversation among seasoned marketing and technology veterans, Votocracy aims to be the great political equalizer and return the voice of politics back to the people. Learn more or jump into the action at www.Votocracy.com.  

SOURCE Votocracy