InformedVoter2008.com
Your source for candidate information. Start your voter research here!
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is that a chainsaw?
Nope. Its snoring. This blog is so outdated and boring, its officially asleep.
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bataan death march
Yesterday, Jon Stewart referred to the ongoing Democratic primaries as the long, flat bataan death march to the Whitehouse. Amen, brother. Check out these two emails: First, from Hillarys campaign: Dear Abi, Tonights victory in Indiana was close, and a margin that narrow means just one thing: every …
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Grey areas
Its hard to know whats true. Yesterday, I posted this email I received from Obamas campaigntouting the largest grassroots movement in US history, and today, I read this story on Yahoo! about Obamas contributors working for lobby firms. So..whats the truth here? Obama says he doesnt take money from l …
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name your running mate, already
Anyone else anxious for the announcements of running mates? If Hillary is losing momentum, as the media says almost by the minute, it seems like that could help her. Over at Compassion in Politics, they think Edwards will endorse Obama by the end of the month. I kind of think hes waiting until someo …
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Super Tuesday
Am I suprised about the results? I dont know. Im a little saddened because the democrats seem split right down the middle. I second Rosies thoughts - I hope they join up and run together. Lets be uniters, people! Not dividers!
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Public Service Academy, pt. 2
I got a comment from Chris Meyers Asch! One of the two brain-children (the other is Shawn Raymond) behind the Public Service Academy! I feel that this moment is historically signifcant. Sheesh, I really am dramatic today. Anyway, heres the comment: Chris Myers Asch on January 22nd, 2008 7 …
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vote smart or go home
I had a long, heart-breaking conversation with my husband the other night. Him arguing the futility of voting and my trying not to burst into tears that this was someone under my own roof exhibiting the exact kind of apathy I cant stand. Obama might be firing up 18 - 25 year olds, but Im afraid ther …
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Public Service Academy
Whats your opinion on the proposed Public Service Academy, the brain child of Shawn Raymond and Chris Myers Asch. Hillary is for it.?? I am 100% for it. Heres an NPR story talking about if youve never heard of it. NPR link
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OnTheIssues.org
This site is chocked full of info. I especially like the voting record info. Excellent source of info for finding out what candidates really stand for, combining all kinds of sources including media, speeches, past statements, voting records, government experience, etc. OnTheIssues.org
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the decider…
So, its coming down to the wire around here. My primary is coming up next month, and Im still on the fence. Im having trouble finding the nuances of difference between Clinton, Obama and Edwards, and I have to say, the debates are really helping. I posted a quiz site a while back, and I just took th …
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Get informed…but how?
Primaries are looming. Candidates are stumping. Sound bites play in endless loops on media outlets. Congress is flailing, and choices are coming down to the wire. In some states, primaries are in two months! Do you have a front runner in mind? Do you think Stephen Colbert has a chance? Id like to kn …
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10 Questions
Theres a new site called 10Questions.com, where people submit questions to the candidates then internet users vote for the top 10 questions. The top 10 questions will then actually be answered by the candidates. Each IP can only vote yea or nay for each question, so no stuffing the ballot box. Witho …
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2008 Primary Schedule
Not sure when your Primary will be? The NY Times has a very clear schedule - not only of when Dems and Reps will vote, but what the candidates will need to ensure victory. Check it out - and stay informed! Democratic Primaries Republican Primaries
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Latest Presidential Polls
Another poll results site: Leading Presidential Polls 2008. This one is much more user friendly than pollingreport.com, and has lots of interactive polls for readers as well. You can also select specific state polls, and specific candidate polls. Check it out!
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The Soccer Mom Vote
Looking for interesting debates? Check out The Soccer Mom Vote, a blog with interesting articles and good clean debates in the comments. Fun reading, and you might find some good challenges to your current thinking - whatever it might be.
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Comic Relief
Theres a reason why so many Americans list Jon Stewart as their #1 news source. Check out Comedy Centrals Indecision2008.com for some levity amongst all the soapboxes.
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YouChoose ‘08
If you havent seen the YouChoose 08 site on YouTube, you should check it out. You can pick an issue, and then watch a video of each candidate giving their views on the issue. If the candidate hasnt posted a response, their icon will remain grey. Or you can go by candidate and watch all their videos. …
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pollingreport.com
Like keeping up with the latest political polls? Heres a great site - not too many bells and whistles, just current polling info. PollingReport.com/2008.htm
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Excuse my dust…
Over the next week or so, Im going to be making a lot of changes to this site. Ill be moving away from opinions and rhetoric, and making this into a truly useful site. Thats my hope, anyway. Please excuse my flawed layouts as I teach myself how to fix the code. I hope youll keep checking back for us …
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SelectSmart.com
Heres a fun site: SelectSmart.com. You answer the multiple-choice questions (like a Cosmo quiz) and the selector spits out the presidential candidate that best matches your views. Give it a try! Id love to hear how your results compare to what you already thought.
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