Browser: Politics
By Drift on Jan 4, 2008 in Browser
The presidential primaries are coming Jan. 29. We’ll be choosing our man (or woman) based on sex appeal, but if you really want to know about the issues, check out these sites.
Get the full view: Real Clear Politics updates every morning with links to what they deem the best commentary, news and polling data. The independent political website also includes links to resources from what they call “all points of the political compass.” Check out the ticker for quick info on who’s leading the races and the approval rating on the Bush presidency. realclearpolitics.com
Laugh about it: Mixing serious-business updates with hilarious commentary, Comedy Central’s Indecision 2008 site squeezes in some election news while keeping the laughs coming. You’ll come for the stash of videos from The Daily Show, The Colbert Report and other comedy events, and you’ll stay for the unflattering photos of candidates along with blogs and candidate interviews. indecision2008.com
Get to the truth: Find out if your candidate tells the truth at PolitiFact.com. Their Truth-O-Meter rates candidates’ claims, opponents’ attacks and random rumors circulating the internet in a scale that goes from True to the depths of Pants-on-Fire lies. Their database of statements is searchable by candidate, subject or the ruling on the truth. Sign up for their twice-weekly e-mail to receive updates on whose pants are on fire. politifact.com















