Technology Loses Glitter on Campaign Trail

Technology has taken a back seat to other issues in the presidential campaign.

Early on, Sen. Barack Obama (D., Ill.) and Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.) viewed technology as a significant issue with an important bearing on the nation's future.

But it's been eclipsed by events as the country has fallen on hard times and issues such as the economy, health care and energy have taken on more importance for voters. ...