We're all in the same boat!
Republicans and Democrats alike need to know who the candidates are and what they stand for. They need to learn about the various issues and and know where the candidates stand. Everyone should get out their and cast their vote, and everyone should make an effort into knowing why they are voting a certain way.
Where to start
The best place to start is to get to know yourself a little better. What is important to you? What issues matter to you? How do you feel about Iraq? Where do you stand on abortion? How about the environment? Same sex marriage? Stem cell research? Taxes? And so on. . .
If you don't know where you stand it's hard to decide who you would want to lead the country. So take a little time getting to know yourself. Once you know where you stand on some of these issues, you can compare your stance to the candidates.
(Presidential Election 2008 is November 4, 2008)
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Know who you are voting for!
. . .and why
The Candidates Official Websites: Republicans
- Mitt Romney- WITHDRAWN
- Mitt Romney Official Website
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Huckabee Official Website
- John McCain- REPUBLICAN NOMINEE
- The Official Website of John McCain's 2008 Campaign for President
- Fred Thompson- WITHDRAWN
- Official Site of Friends of Fred Thompson
- Ron Paul
- Ron Paul's Official Website
- Rudy Guiliani- WITHDRAWN
- Official Website for Rudy Guiliani
- Duncan Hunter- WITHDRAWN
- The Official Site of Duncan Hunter for US President in 2008
The Candidates Official Websites: Democrats
- HillaryClinton
- Official Site of Hillary Clinton for President
- Barack Obama- DEMOCRAT NOMINEE
- Official Website of Barack Obama 2008 Presidential Campaign
- John Edwards- WITHDRAWN
- John Edward's Official Website
- Dennis Kucinich- WITHDRAWN
- Dennis Kucinich Official Website
Where do they stand?
Use these links to discover where the candidates stand on various issues.
- Election Center 2008 - CNN.com: Issues
- Learn where each of the candidates stand on important issues
- Project Vote Smart - American Government, Elections, Candidates and Voting
- This is a great site! It helps you learn more about each candidate, see how they have voted in the past, see how various interest groups, look at their public statements, see there campaign finances and more. Definitely worth checking out!
- Presidential Election Candidates on the Issues
- A very easy to read chart that shows each of the candidates stance on many of the issues.
- PresidentialElection.com: Issues
- Non-partisan 2008 Presidential Election Issies
Here's my favorite link:
Learn the important dates
January 3: Iowa
January 5: Wyoming (R)
January 8: New Hampshire
January 15: Michigan
January 19: Nevada, South Carolina (R)
January 26: South Carolina (D)
January 29: Florida
February 1: Maine (R)
February 5: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho (D), Illinois, Kansas (D), M Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico (D), New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah
February 9: Louisiana, Kansas (R)
February 10: Maine (D)
February 12: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
February 19: Hawaii (D), Washington, Wisconsin
March 4: Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont
March 8: Wyoming (D)
March 11: Mississippi
April 22: Pennsylvania
May 6: Indiana, North Carolina
May 13: Nebraska, West Virginia
May 20: Kentucky, Oregon
May 27: Idaho (R)
June 3: Montana, New Mexico (R), South Dakota
August 25-28: Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado
STILL TO COME
September 1-4: Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
November 4: Election Day!!!!
January 5: Wyoming (R)
January 8: New Hampshire
January 15: Michigan
January 19: Nevada, South Carolina (R)
January 26: South Carolina (D)
January 29: Florida
February 1: Maine (R)
February 5: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho (D), Illinois, Kansas (D), M Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico (D), New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah
February 9: Louisiana, Kansas (R)
February 10: Maine (D)
February 12: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
February 19: Hawaii (D), Washington, Wisconsin
March 4: Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont
March 8: Wyoming (D)
March 11: Mississippi
April 22: Pennsylvania
May 6: Indiana, North Carolina
May 13: Nebraska, West Virginia
May 20: Kentucky, Oregon
May 27: Idaho (R)
June 3: Montana, New Mexico (R), South Dakota
August 25-28: Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado
STILL TO COME
September 1-4: Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
November 4: Election Day!!!!
More links to help you learn about the candidates
- 2008 Presidential | / | Election
- My Politician Info - Website for informing voters about their politicians and candidates for elections and offices as well as providing information on the political process., List of all candidates who have announced their candidacy for the 2008 presidential election and are still in the race. This
- Election Center 2008 - Election & Politics News from CNN.com
- Latest headlines and video, candidates' positions on the issues, fundraising totals, States to Watch news and analysis, and a unique side-by-side visual comparison of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates.
- 2008 Presidential Election on Yahoo! News
- Full news coverage and opinions on the 2008 presidential election. Find photos, audio, video, and related sites about the 2008 election on Yahoo! on Yahoo! News
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- Non-partisan 2008 Presidential Election information and directory including Government, State, and local election information.
- The next President
- Registered American voters, it's up to you. Read up on the candidates, see the ads and the propaganda here. And hey, go ahead and vote for your candidate, too!
- Register to Vote and Voting: USA.gov
- USA.gov: Register to Vote and Voting -- Absentee ballot, Election Assistance Commission, state election offices, voter registration, voting rights...
- Think MTV
- Get information on registering to vote, taking a stand on the war in Iraq, and other political, social, and global issues at Think MTV.
- canivote.org
- Can I Vote? If you don't know where to go to cast your ballot on Election Day, or... If you're not sure if you are registered to vote in your home state...
You've come to the right place. - How to Become President of the United States
- Ok. . .this lens is just really really funny
- Democracy Toolkit . Election 2008 . NOW | PBS
- PBS Election page
- 2008 Presidential Election
- The Money Web. . .really cool tool.
- Generation Engage
- Generation Engage, engage candidates online
- NY Times Politics Page
- Election Guide 2008
