It's no secret that social media is revolutionizing the way in which we interact with politics, and the 2012 election is evidence of the growing role of Twitter in the revolution of reporting. By the end of the first day of the Republican National convention, there had been more tweets relating to the convention than 2008 saw during the entirety of the convention.

There is no question of the skyrocketing popularity YouTube and its video platform has seen. Because of this, news through the medium of video has in many ways, been revolutionized. With growing distrust of popular and traditional news sources by Americans, the value of platforms like YouTube grows.

As Iran hosts the Nonaligned Movement Conference this week, the Middle Eastern country has shown the international community that it will not bow easily to antagonistic pressure as it gathers countries from all over the world to its capital.

With the 2012 presidential election still in campaign mode, it may seem premature to discuss the possibilities for 2016, but since it is also convention time, it is interesting to examine the biggest movers and shakers at the Republican and Democratic conventions.

Live updates from the first night of convention speeches at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kZ76JImudjc

UPDATE: Enter New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Video Montage & Speech

So Gov. Christie says it's about respect not love. Ann Romney said it's all about love. SO CONFUSED.

#Christie2016

UPDATE: Ann Romney Speaks

Former Republicans Gary Johnson and Buddy Roemer appeared on CNN last week to talk about the broken political system and possible solutions.

The 2012 Republican Party platform was formalized today at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL. In it, the GOP takes a firm stance against instituting a national popular vote scheme.