I decided to read the article "Media Theory" by Hansen.  The quote that stood out to me within the first couple of sentences, and it is within the context of voter turnout in relation to the Internet and media. The quote states "The Internet and web offer instant access to candidates, their ideas, and those of their opponents - Twitter and Youtube let us continually track their every move. Yet despite advances in media technology and innovations in campaign coverage, voter participation in the United States remains low." This quote closely relates to our recent elections and a very relevant topic of conversation in our current world, and led me to question..

Why does voter participation in the United States remain low, despite the enhanced access to candidates and their campaigns provided by the Internet and social media?