Websites that detail political views of politicians?

Dustin Kesselberg · 21st September 2006, 01:36 AM

I was wondering if there is a website where people can log onto and browse all of the united states politicians and see what their political views are, before they vote for them? For instance If I wanted to see if Joe Libermann was pro life or pro choice or if Hillary Clinton supported legalization of marijuana, Is there a single website that lists all of the political views of the politicians? Not that it would be hard to find the answers of the examples I listed. Just that it gets difficult when you're googling the views of dozens of politicians when election time comes around.

So does such a website exist?

Upchurch · 21st September 2006, 07:44 AM

The League of Women Voters actually has a pretty site for information about candidates and issues for your particular region. I've used it for the last few major elections.

I don't know if its the best out there or if they've even kept it up, but it is at least a resource:

http://www.lwv.org/AM/Template.cfm?S...n_Voter_Guides

Hagrok · 21st September 2006, 07:48 AM

http://www.vote-smart.org

Dustin Kesselberg · 21st September 2006, 09:07 AM

That last website posted doesn't even include any info on Bush's positions. It says since he hasn't taken the "NPAT" test they don't have any information on his political positions.

Aren't there sites out there that come up with conclusions based on public statements or decisions or voting records of the person in the past?

Jocko · 21st September 2006, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Dustin

Aren't there sites out there that come up with conclusions based on public statements or decisions or voting records of the person in the past?

Er, you mean like this one? This whole forum is dedicated to people comparing conclusions based on political actions and words.

Seriously, what position of Bush's is a mystery to you? He's been there for 6 years, surely you must have some kind of inkling?

Upchurch · 21st September 2006, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Jocko

Seriously, what position of Bush's is a mystery to you?

Well, there's his whole "why we must invade Iraq" position....

Grammatron · 21st September 2006, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Upchurch

Well, there's his whole "why we must invade Iraq" position....

We already did, as for why we did:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/relea...030128-19.html

Dustin Kesselberg · 22nd September 2006, 10:42 AM

I'm not referring to Bush, That was just an example. I'm referring to dozens of my local politicians who refused to take the NPAT test and therefore that website has none of their views posted or easily accessible

Jocko · 22nd September 2006, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Dustin

I'm not referring to Bush, That was just an example. I'm referring to dozens of my local politicians who refused to take the NPAT test and therefore that website has none of their views posted or easily accessible

Well, if you think someone has refused to take the test, then that's all you really need to know, isn't it? Otherwise, check out a candidate's web page. Every now and then you find one that has a touch of substance.

Dustin Kesselberg · 22nd September 2006, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Jocko

Well, if you think someone has refused to take the test, then that's all you really need to know, isn't it? Otherwise, check out a candidate's web page. Every now and then you find one that has a touch of substance.

I think looking at their voting history and speeches would give a clue about what their opinions are or aren't.

But politicians usually always contradict themselves don't they?

EvilSmurf · 22nd September 2006, 10:09 PM

You can get their "Interest Group" ratings which are handy for whether the NRA endorses them or not and that sort of thing.

slingblade · 23rd September 2006, 08:16 AM

http://www.ontheissues.org

http://www.vote-smart.org

Hagrok · 26th September 2006, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dustin

I think looking at their voting history and speeches would give a clue about what their opinions are or aren't.

But politicians usually always contradict themselves don't they?

Vote-Smart details the voting history on key issues of the folks it lists.

21st September 2006, 01:36 AM	#1
Dustin Kesselberg Usus magister est optimus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Al Jumahiriyah al Arabiyah al Libiyah ash Shabiyah al Ishtirakiyah al Uzma Posts: 4,673	Websites that detail political views of politicians? I was wondering if there is a website where people can log onto and browse all of the united states politicians and see what their political views are, before they vote for them? For instance If I wanted to see if Joe Libermann was pro life or pro choice or if Hillary Clinton supported legalization of marijuana, Is there a single website that lists all of the political views of the politicians? Not that it would be hard to find the answers of the examples I listed. Just that it gets difficult when you're googling the views of dozens of politicians when election time comes around. So does such a website exist?
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21st September 2006, 07:48 AM	#3
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21st September 2006, 09:07 AM	#4
Dustin Kesselberg Usus magister est optimus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Al Jumahiriyah al Arabiyah al Libiyah ash Shabiyah al Ishtirakiyah al Uzma Posts: 4,673	That last website posted doesn't even include any info on Bush's positions. It says since he hasn't taken the "NPAT" test they don't have any information on his political positions. Aren't there sites out there that come up with conclusions based on public statements or decisions or voting records of the person in the past?
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21st September 2006, 09:17 AM	#5
Jocko Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, Chicago... it's a toddling town. Posts: 5,463	Originally Posted by Dustin Aren't there sites out there that come up with conclusions based on public statements or decisions or voting records of the person in the past? Er, you mean like this one? This whole forum is dedicated to people comparing conclusions based on political actions and words. Seriously, what position of Bush's is a mystery to you? He's been there for 6 years, surely you must have some kind of inkling?
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21st September 2006, 10:38 AM	#7
Grammatron Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,446	Originally Posted by Upchurch Well, there's his whole "why we must invade Iraq" position.... We already did, as for why we did: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/relea...030128-19.html
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21st September 2006, 07:44 AM	#2
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,426	The League of Women Voters actually has a pretty site for information about candidates and issues for your particular region. I've used it for the last few major elections. I don't know if its the best out there or if they've even kept it up, but it is at least a resource: http://www.lwv.org/AM/Template.cfm?S...n_Voter_Guides

21st September 2006, 09:20 AM	#6
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,426	Originally Posted by Jocko Seriously, what position of Bush's is a mystery to you? Well, there's his whole "why we must invade Iraq" position....

22nd September 2006, 10:42 AM	#8
Dustin Kesselberg Usus magister est optimus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Al Jumahiriyah al Arabiyah al Libiyah ash Shabiyah al Ishtirakiyah al Uzma Posts: 4,673	I'm not referring to Bush, That was just an example. I'm referring to dozens of my local politicians who refused to take the NPAT test and therefore that website has none of their views posted or easily accessible
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22nd September 2006, 10:44 AM	#9
Jocko Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, Chicago... it's a toddling town. Posts: 5,463	Originally Posted by Dustin I'm not referring to Bush, That was just an example. I'm referring to dozens of my local politicians who refused to take the NPAT test and therefore that website has none of their views posted or easily accessible Well, if you think someone has refused to take the test, then that's all you really need to know, isn't it? Otherwise, check out a candidate's web page. Every now and then you find one that has a touch of substance.
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22nd September 2006, 12:42 PM	#10
Dustin Kesselberg Usus magister est optimus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Al Jumahiriyah al Arabiyah al Libiyah ash Shabiyah al Ishtirakiyah al Uzma Posts: 4,673	Originally Posted by Jocko Well, if you think someone has refused to take the test, then that's all you really need to know, isn't it? Otherwise, check out a candidate's web page. Every now and then you find one that has a touch of substance. I think looking at their voting history and speeches would give a clue about what their opinions are or aren't. But politicians usually always contradict themselves don't they?
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22nd September 2006, 10:09 PM	#11
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23rd September 2006, 08:16 AM	#12
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26th September 2006, 01:27 PM	#13
Hagrok Muse Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ABQ, NM, USA Posts: 904	Originally Posted by Dustin I think looking at their voting history and speeches would give a clue about what their opinions are or aren't. But politicians usually always contradict themselves don't they? Vote-Smart details the voting history on key issues of the folks it lists.
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