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LutherMac · 03-01-2004, 12:23 PM

Anyone out there know of an "unbiased" site for the upcoming presidential election that lists out the issues and says who's for what, what they've done in the past, what offices they've held, biographies... etc...

Not necessarily all that... but it's just the idea of what I'm looking for.

I want to start learning more so that I've got the rest of the year to plan..

Just need info to get me started.

Ustwo · 03-01-2004, 12:39 PM

I honnestly doubt it.

Every site is going to have bias to some extent, even in how they list the issues and the language they use. One of the sad things I came to realize was that even those who really try to be unbiased usually have some.

Overall I say your best bet is going to the sites you know are biased and get the point/counter point. Then search those issues to see if they are verified or not. Often you will see a story, but all the verification was obviously one source that everyone used.

Bill O'Rights · 03-01-2004, 01:10 PM

Project Vote Smart

LutherMac · 03-01-2004, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Bill O'Rights
Project Vote Smart

Wow... thats exactly what's I'm looking for! Now I've got LOTS of reading to do...

losthellhound · 03-01-2004, 01:40 PM

Looks like an interesting site.. But I would affirm that there is no such thing as "unbiased"

Tomservo · 03-01-2004, 01:56 PM

This sounds awfully unbiased to me...

"Project Vote Smart's policies, procedures and structure are designed to guarantee absolute impartiality and standards of excellence in fulfillment of its mission. Key characteristics in maintaining this integrity include:

Nonpartisan-- PVS was inaugurated in 1992 by national leaders as diverse as former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, former U.S. Senators Barry Goldwater and George McGovern, and former U.S. Representatives Newt Gingrich and Geraldine Ferraro. All Founding Board members must join with an ideological opposite to provide balance and ensure strict impartiality in PVS programs and materials.

Non-profit-- As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, PVS is funded exclusively through private donations by over 45,000 members, and grants from private philanthropic foundations, including the Carnegie, Ford, Pew and Revson Foundations and others. All member contributions are tax-deductible.

Independent-- To guarantee its integrity and accountability as a nonpartisan and wholly objective service to the American people, PVS does not accept financial contributions from lobbyists, governmental organizations, corporations, businesses or special interests.

Objective-- Every candidate - Democrat, Republican, third party or independent is treated with equal deference, and only relevant and unbiased facts are presented. PVS does not lobby for, support or oppose any candidate, position or issue. All PVS staff and interns are required to sign a pledge affirming their commitment to absolute impartiality.

Reputable-- Over 5,000 public libraries and over 250 national and local news organizations, including CNN, C-SPAN, Cox News, Fox, Knight-Ridder, MTV, National Journal, NBC, Newsweek, PBS, MSNBC and Washington Week in Review, sponsor PVS. Find out what they're saying about us.

Mission-oriented-- PVS is structured similarly to the Peace Corps and operated by interns, member volunteers and a modest number of staff at our Great Divide Ranch in Montana. Staff members commit to work through the next general election, accepting only minimal salaries.

Thorough-- PVS works with a bipartisan cross-section of political scientists from around the country to provide maximum objectivity and depth to PVS programs and services. These consultants give PVS researchers input on the construction of the National Political Awareness Test (NPAT), assistance with selection of Congressional key votes and review of issue briefs."

Ustwo · 03-01-2004, 02:13 PM

Not much time to look, but thats a pretty cool site.

03-01-2004, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
LutherMac Crazy Location: St. Louis, MO	Unbiased Presidential Website? Anyone out there know of an "unbiased" site for the upcoming presidential election that lists out the issues and says who's for what, what they've done in the past, what offices they've held, biographies... etc... Not necessarily all that... but it's just the idea of what I'm looking for. I want to start learning more so that I've got the rest of the year to plan.. Just need info to get me started. __________________ Always remember that you are unique... just like everyone else!

03-01-2004, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	I honnestly doubt it. Every site is going to have bias to some extent, even in how they list the issues and the language they use. One of the sad things I came to realize was that even those who really try to be unbiased usually have some. Overall I say your best bet is going to the sites you know are biased and get the point/counter point. Then search those issues to see if they are verified or not. Often you will see a story, but all the verification was obviously one source that everyone used. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.

03-01-2004, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Project Vote Smart __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

03-01-2004, 01:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
losthellhound Thats MR. Muffin Face now Location: Everywhere work sends me	Looks like an interesting site.. But I would affirm that there is no such thing as "unbiased" __________________ "Life is possible only with illusions. And so, the question for the science of mental health must become an absolutely new and revolutionary one, yet one that reflects the essence of the human condition: On what level of illusion does one live?" -- Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death

03-01-2004, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	Not much time to look, but thats a pretty cool site. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.

03-01-2004, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tomservo Crazy Location: Los Angeles, CA	This sounds awfully unbiased to me... "Project Vote Smart's policies, procedures and structure are designed to guarantee absolute impartiality and standards of excellence in fulfillment of its mission. Key characteristics in maintaining this integrity include: Nonpartisan-- PVS was inaugurated in 1992 by national leaders as diverse as former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, former U.S. Senators Barry Goldwater and George McGovern, and former U.S. Representatives Newt Gingrich and Geraldine Ferraro. All Founding Board members must join with an ideological opposite to provide balance and ensure strict impartiality in PVS programs and materials. Non-profit-- As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, PVS is funded exclusively through private donations by over 45,000 members, and grants from private philanthropic foundations, including the Carnegie, Ford, Pew and Revson Foundations and others. All member contributions are tax-deductible. Independent-- To guarantee its integrity and accountability as a nonpartisan and wholly objective service to the American people, PVS does not accept financial contributions from lobbyists, governmental organizations, corporations, businesses or special interests. Objective-- Every candidate - Democrat, Republican, third party or independent is treated with equal deference, and only relevant and unbiased facts are presented. PVS does not lobby for, support or oppose any candidate, position or issue. All PVS staff and interns are required to sign a pledge affirming their commitment to absolute impartiality. Reputable-- Over 5,000 public libraries and over 250 national and local news organizations, including CNN, C-SPAN, Cox News, Fox, Knight-Ridder, MTV, National Journal, NBC, Newsweek, PBS, MSNBC and Washington Week in Review, sponsor PVS. Find out what they're saying about us. Mission-oriented-- PVS is structured similarly to the Peace Corps and operated by interns, member volunteers and a modest number of staff at our Great Divide Ranch in Montana. Staff members commit to work through the next general election, accepting only minimal salaries. Thorough-- PVS works with a bipartisan cross-section of political scientists from around the country to provide maximum objectivity and depth to PVS programs and services. These consultants give PVS researchers input on the construction of the National Political Awareness Test (NPAT), assistance with selection of Congressional key votes and review of issue briefs."