Gawker explains why Rachel Maddow is the “the future of news media people.” They say it’s because of her blogging/Twittering that earned her a following before she even got her new show (MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” in case you’ve been in a coma). Sure, that doesn’t hurt, but we’re guessing it has something to do with her sheer awesomeness and ability to make news and politics, you know, not boring.

Maddow wants you to vote (for Obama, obvs!)