Your Vote 2008 Resources

Below are some online resources culled from the Internet to help inform Your Vote as the November 4, 2008 election day draws ever near.

Hear and Compare the Candidates' Positions on Health Care

Voters have identified health care as a leading domestic issue for the government to address and for the presidential candidates to discuss in the 2008 campaign. In particular, voters would like to hear the candidates' positions on reducing the cost of health care and health insurance and expanding coverage to the 47 million uninsured Americans.

In late 2007, the Kaiser Family Foundation created a helpful web site (http://www.health08.org) for voters who want to know the candidates' respective positions on health care.  With archived video and podcasts of the candidates discussing their positions, customizable side-by-side comparisons of any combination of candidates the site visitor cares to select, and an ongoing tracking poll, there's something on this site for even the wonkiest political junkie.

Select a Candidate

Select A Candidate is a fun web-based tool that helps you learn which presidential candidates' views most closely align with your own. Take this fun survey now, which was developed by American Public Media.

More Helpful Resources

Maine Voter Information
The League of Women Voters of Maine
State of Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Elections Practices
The Center for Responsive Politics
NPR Politics & Society