Blogs seen as powerful new tool in U.S. court fight

"Political groups preparing to battle over the first U.S. Supreme Court nomination in 11 years have a powerful new tool—Internet blogs—to spread information quickly and influence decision makers without relying on traditional media.

"Web logs likely numbering in the dozens provide a way for the thoughtful and the passionate to publish their views. Politicians are taking notice as they prepare for the first high court nomination fight since the Internet became common in American households." ...