Do we really want our politicians using social media?

Slight change on the OP but interesting thought from one of the comments - bleating about the expense of travel - in this internet driven world would a conf call/skpe call not have saved the British Tax payer several £££'s ?

I think that we all should take advantage of social media. However, many politicians use it just as a distribution channel, pushing things out there, just for the sake of doing it.

If they use it to engage with voters and ask what their opinion is, in a more innovative way, then it will surely bring more value.

just an excuse to channel anonymous abuse rather than engaging in debate. surprised spin doctors allow it to happen judging by the lack of control they have on commnets.

And the hits keep on coming.... will MP's ever learn 

one rushed ill thought out tweet = one ruined political career and a trolls paradise 

Our survey said.....  no

Maybe she'll defect and will become the next UKIP MP