It's conceivable that without the Internet and the ability of the Obama campaign to harness Web users, Barack Obama might not have even been the Democratic nominee, much less president. Obama's "netroots" organization represented a sea change in the way modern campaigns are run. Now, with Obama in the White House, his administration is trying to recapture that same support and enthusiasm, and turn the netroots into an instrument of government.

A new group, "Organizing for America," will be housed in the Democratic National Committee and focus on using the Internet and social networking channels to mold public opinion. Perhaps the best-known example of this strategy is Obama's habit of posting his weekly video address on YouTube.

How can you get in on this revolution in participatory goverment? We've got an overzealous netroots organizer standing by to answer your questions. Just type your query in the box below and get ready to join the Team Obama of the Future!

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