Sorry guys the MSM controls all access to information for most of the populace. Sure we read a lot and get information from lots of sources but most americans don't. Most americans go by what's on TV and a few, the newspapers. A very small percentage of the populace relies on much else to shape their opinions. We're different as an example one need only look at nationwide surveys.
Hillary consistently polls at about 5% in the blogosphere but somewhere between 30 and 40% in nationwides "polls".. Sure these people may not turn out in Iowa in 5 degree weather to vote for her but still. Sure this may only be name recognition at this point but free media access and framing matter.