Business - Written by Dan Herman on Monday, January 28, 2008 10:15 - 2 Comments

And to think I thought I was a Democrat….

Here’s a fun little exercise hosted by the USA Today that allows you to match your key priorities and perspectives on issues relevant to the ongoing U.S. presidential nominations with the positions held by candidates.

The “game” is weighted heavily towards three issues: the war in Iraq, immigration, and health-care reform but also includes a question each on the environment, experience, tax reform and same sex marriages. Aside from the sometimes surprising results, what’s not to like about this? In particular, it’s quick and simple breakdown of each candidates stance on particular issues makes for an easy to use voter education tool – something that looks increasingly necessary in a world of ever-partisan politics.

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Mike Dover
Jan 31, 2008 11:13

I’m not suprised that McCain showed up so strongly for you … even though you are left leaning.

The fact that he is moderate on many issues and votes as an independent makes him scary to the democrats and infuriating to hard core conservatives.

He is part of the silent generation (the one before the Baby Boom), the only generation in US history never to have one of its members serve as President (although three of its members have been Canadian Prime Ministers), so he is their last chance.

He appeals to the Net Gen as well. He was a regular guest on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart before it was cool.

Dan Herman
Jan 31, 2008 15:52

Indeed, he might just galvanize the middle against either Hillary or Obama….

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