Be a Knowledgeable Voter, Thanks to our Readers
I know I've ranted on before about voting this year. Our next president
will make changes to healthcare; it is one of the biggest issues currently being debated. Knowing the candidates and their stand is the best way to determine if we will see healthcare move forward, or if we will see more cutbacks.
I've come across a few sites lately that can help you become more knowledgeable where the candidates stand. Being able to compare the issues and the candidates side by side gave me a new outlook. I have been totally against one person, but after reviewing some of these sites I had to change my vote. Even though I agree with the healthcare reform of this person, their stance on another issue will unfortunately still prevent me from supporting them.
The first site is Health08.org It is sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation. When you click on the site, from the main page head to the Analysis tab. (the link here should take you right to the Analysis page) Here is where you will be able to compare candidates side by side. Select the candidates you want to know about, and then click on the Compare button. The page that opens up will list the candidate's party, their main stated goal, and then list quite a few issues and their stand on them.
The next site I've come across is GlassBooth.org On this site, the issues are listed first. It gives you 20 points to use to assign them to different issues you are concerned about. You can give more points to issues you are more concerned with. Once you have all 20 points assigned, click on the Take the Quiz button. On the next page you will select your stand on the issues you gave points to, either for or against or somewhere in between. Once you have all your pros and cons selected, click on See My Result. This is where it will list the candidates who best match the views on your issues of concern.
With Super Tuesday long over, the field will start to narrow down to just a few candidates from each party. Hopefully, the right candidates will survive to the elections in November.
Just one final thought today, on a totally different note. I would like to extend my sincerest Thanks to all who have been reading my blogs, leaving comments, and sending me e-mails. I try to respond to posted comments at least once a week, and answer all e-mails ASAP. I have found a link to the Advance blogs on several different sites already. I have even been quoted on another blog! I am truly flattered that you value my opinion. I do hope to continue to write these blogs for a long time. Also, please know that any and all suggestions for topics are welcome, simply drop me an e-mail. Thanks again!
Until next time, hope all your thoughts are good,
Tim