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This assessment focuses on the
Republican and Democratic Parties. America has essentially
evolved into a two-party system. There are other political parties
in America, but their candidates seldom win critical political elections.
You want your vote to count.
Do you vote for a political team
or for specific individuals? Many Americans learn to vote
for any candidate from the political team that most effectively
stands for the principles, values and positions that best match
their own views. A winning President will use his/her Rolodex to
appoint skilled and like-minded judges, leaders and professionals
to key positions. In Congress, the party in power has committee
control to increase their influence.
Ethics does matter! In any
given race, the personal , ethical and/or illegal actions of a given
candidate can so concern you that you'll choose in isolated situations
to vote against your voting tendencies. Trust and character should
count in making your vote.
MAKE A THOUGHTFUL DECISION WHEN YOU VOTE
As our critical election approaches, none of the short political
commercials from either party do justice to the issues we face as
a state or nation. The media and political ads often seem preoccupied
with negatives and provocative sound bytes. You deserve better!
Now VOTE! This
country is not run by polls but by the voters that show up to
help campaigns and to vote!
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TAKE THIS FREE ONLINE POLITICAL ASSESSMENT
This assessment is designed to help you think through your voting
decision on the basis of issues that are important to you. The twenty
issues identified in this assessment isolate the voting tendencies
of the Republican and Democratic parties. It's expansive enough
to help you identify most of the critical issues of the day that
ought to be considered in your vote.
THERE IS VALUE IN OUR POLITICAL DIFFERENCES
There are extreme zealots in both parties, but most of the citizens
on both sides of our political divide care about the future of our
country. While both care, there are major differences as to best
way to achieve that future. The issues in this assessment are presented
in an unemotional and unbiased way as possible. On each issue, check
the choice that most reflects your position. It is rare that you'll
support any one party on all issues, so try to be honest with yourself
in scoring each issue.
HAVE YOUR OWN POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS
Talk to others about political issues but learn to disagree without
being disagreeable. Take the time to seek clarity and understand
positions before trying to convince others. Sometimes you will be
surprised by how much you agree on when you show respect to others.
VISIT
POLITICALTALK BLOG AND JOIN THE DIALOGUE!
Join us at PoliticalTalk Blog to dialogue about the full breadth
of political issues that faces our country-from Social Security
and Immigration reform to Iraq, Israel and homeland security. You'll
hear our comments on the tough decisions needed to bring sanity
to pension and healthcare reform and why the tax cuts need to be
made permanent. Join
in as we save the American Dream by encouraging honest political
dialogue on the issues that matter most-add your concerns, solutions
and opinions as we create the "new good old days" for America!
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