Once again an online test has been constructed which is supposed to help users quickly determine which presidential candidate is most compatible with their own views and beliefs. This is based upon the user’s answer selections and the candidates stated views, which may vary widely from their actual voting or practice behaviors/track record.
At the very least, with it narrowed down, it will be easier to focus on one or two candidates and research the real deal behind their campaign before actually voting for them.
15 questions are presented and users rate them by importance according to their own belief system.
To take the test from Minnesota Public Radio, click HERE
I took the test myself, and while many of the candidates were unknown to me, the major players ended up in the actual order in which I had already personally ranked them. That was comforting to me, in some weird way.
While I don’t think those lesser known ones have a real chance of winning, I am now interested in learning more about them, as several of them beat out all of the major players, in my results.
Want some unbiased info about the candidates? Here are some links to check out:
Your Next President
Person Not Party
Vote Smart (click on the candidate’s name, then their bio or voting record, etc. This site is a work in progress)
On The Issues (click on the candidate's name to get the scoop on their stand on various issues)
Open Congress (you can track issues, congressional voting records, and more)
Most importantly, please learn the issues, the real deal about the candidates, and vote. We have no right to complain when we have done nothing to improve things for ourselves. Every vote can make a difference, as previous elections have shown.
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