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REGISTER - VOTE - REPRESENT
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Register to Vote
Are you 18? Want to vote in the presidential election? This link takes you to the "Rock the Vote"
site where you can register online.
Rock the Vote
Combines efforts from those in the entertainment community with youth activities to encourage
young people to be involved in the political process.
Presidential Election 2008 Official Website
Non-partisan 2008 Presidential Election information & directory including government, state &
local election information. Categories include: register to vote, candidates, student center,
follow the money, latest news, political issues, state of the union, write congress, political
parties, & government Websites.
CNN Politics.com - Path to the Presidency: Election Center
Provides in-depth information about primaries & caucuses. Has an interactive tool to search by
political party, candidate & state. Most debates are available via video. Campaign issues &
candidate profiles round off this great presidential election resource.
The New York Times Election Guide
Comprehensive presidential election information with some incredible interactive features on
campaign finances, events & issues.
Declare Yourself
This non-partisan site includes links to current election resources, voting FAQ's, & strategies for
encouraging others to vote, along with a collection of persuasive (& often funny) celebrity videos
promoting youth participation.
Candidate Match Game
How will you decide whom to support? This quiz asks you 11 questions on issues ranging from
Iraq to taxes. Answer each question & see how the candidates stack up. When you're finished,
weigh the issues & see how that changes which candidates are aligned with you.
Select a Candidate 2008: President
This survey on the major issues our country is facing is intended to help you think about your
positions & then introduce you to the candidates. Click on each candidate's name to learn more
about the candidate's positions, or click on an issue to jump directly to the candidate's position
on that issue. At the end of the survey, you will get a report on the candidates in the order in
which they match your views.
Who Should You Vote For?
This site provides a simple tool to see how closely the main candidates' views match your own.
WSYVF is not funded by or linked to any political party or interest group.
Project Vote Smart
Information for voters on political leaders, their positions on issues, & campaign finance.
Encourages active participation in democratic processes through voting.
FactCheck.org
Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania puts out this Website to
monitor the factual accuracy of statements made by & advertisements on behalf on major US
political figures.
Budget Hero
This simulation game lets you take on one of the most challenging aspects of the president's
job: managing the federal budget. He or she must decide how to allocate $3.3 trillion dollars
fairly -- & keep everyone content. This site lets you take the federal budget for a test drive. With
the click of a button, you can see how your budget will impact the future, 10 years down the road.
Democratic Party
Democratic Socialists of America
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Reform Party
Republican Party
John McCAIN official campaign site
Ralph NADER official campaign site
Barack OBAMA official campaign website

