Spring Break
10 Websites for getting political information
Alex Gregorie
Issue date: 10/23/08 Section: Election '08
OnTheIssues.org
-Simply click on a name and get candidate information on almost any issue you can think of, along with voting records and quotes from the particular candidate on a wide range of issues. Also covers some of the third party candidates.
Votesmart.org
-Presidential candidate biographies, voting records, issue positions, and it also has information on voter registration and local and state representatives.
Vote411.org
-Good source of nonpartisan election information and candidate information based on facts. There's also a lot of information on where to go vote/how to go about getting involved.
America.gov(Under US politics/Elections 2008)
-This site has multiple biographies and clear stances the various candidates hold on different issues. The site itself is a part of the United States Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs.
Politics1.com/Presidency 2008
-Clear, concise information about candidates but with interesting links to sites like McCain's "Straight Talk America" or Obama's "Fight the Smears" where the candidates address important issues. Also, there is a link to John McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain's blog from the campaign trail.
FactCheck.org
-Daily posting about legitimate news based on facts, often dealing with candidates and their campaigns.
Washington Post
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-presidential-candidates
-Great for basic information, issues, and current events of the candidates in the news. Also, hosts an interesting candidate quiz to find out which candidate you side with most on the issues.
VoteGopher.com
-Nonpartisan election resources created by young people with focus on the issues, election coverage, and also offers a variety of video footage from the campaign trail.
NationalPlatform.com
-Reliable source of official information concerning presidential candidates' platforms and positions. All of the information comes directly from the candidates campaigns.
NPR
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18437398
-Good site for clear, quick summaries of candidate positions. Read side by side comparisons of what candidates have said on issues.
-Simply click on a name and get candidate information on almost any issue you can think of, along with voting records and quotes from the particular candidate on a wide range of issues. Also covers some of the third party candidates.
Votesmart.org
-Presidential candidate biographies, voting records, issue positions, and it also has information on voter registration and local and state representatives.
Vote411.org
-Good source of nonpartisan election information and candidate information based on facts. There's also a lot of information on where to go vote/how to go about getting involved.
America.gov(Under US politics/Elections 2008)
-This site has multiple biographies and clear stances the various candidates hold on different issues. The site itself is a part of the United States Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs.
Politics1.com/Presidency 2008
-Clear, concise information about candidates but with interesting links to sites like McCain's "Straight Talk America" or Obama's "Fight the Smears" where the candidates address important issues. Also, there is a link to John McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain's blog from the campaign trail.
FactCheck.org
-Daily posting about legitimate news based on facts, often dealing with candidates and their campaigns.
Washington Post
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-presidential-candidates
-Great for basic information, issues, and current events of the candidates in the news. Also, hosts an interesting candidate quiz to find out which candidate you side with most on the issues.
VoteGopher.com
-Nonpartisan election resources created by young people with focus on the issues, election coverage, and also offers a variety of video footage from the campaign trail.
NationalPlatform.com
-Reliable source of official information concerning presidential candidates' platforms and positions. All of the information comes directly from the candidates campaigns.
NPR
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18437398
-Good site for clear, quick summaries of candidate positions. Read side by side comparisons of what candidates have said on issues.
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Blog
posted 12/30/09 @ 10:56 PM EST
Thanks for the information. All these websites are very useful.
Dallas Movers
posted 1/20/10 @ 3:17 PM EST
Thanks for these. It's important to stay current on politics and world events, so websites like these are the best way to get information quickly.
Writing Job
posted 2/06/10 @ 8:39 AM EST
Thnx dude! But some of them do not open...=(
Dirt
posted 2/09/10 @ 11:28 AM EST
Oh really I need them just right now!
I'll find a lot of usefull info for my report)
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posted 3/09/10 @ 1:31 PM EST
Ten points, pal. We must be informed of all politican swingles in our life! =)
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posted 3/17/10 @ 8:36 AM EST
All is fine, thank you for that info.
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