the candidate calculator

I'm no political zealot but I try to keep up on which democratic presidential candidate best aligns with my beliefs. This isn't always easy. I've kept tabs on the primaries and tried to focus on "how I feel" versus "how each candidate feels" in the debates. Let me tell you, without a paper and pen - I've had no real shot at doing this what with all the double-talk and clever (and sometimes not-so-clever) dodging.

With that in mind, I know way too many people who either aren't interested in the upcoming presidential election or aren't concerned about the issues that surround the candidates. Who actually wants to watch a debate, anyway? I do it only because I truly have to. It is my firm belief that if you work and receive a real paycheck while working in the US, then you've got a decision to make come election day. At the very least, this whole election process affects how much you get paid and that's enough to stir me to take an interest in the election.

I suggest that if you don't have time for the election or are completely uninterested, that you visit the website below. It's got a calculator-style program that helps you find the presidential candidate that best reflects your ideas, values and beliefs. It only takes four or five minutes if you need an explanation on several issues (and I did). I'm not saying it's the end-all, beat-all tool that will absolutely determine who you should vote for. All I'm saying is that if you plan to vote and don't have time to follow the election, this link can't hurt.


http://www.vajoe.com/candidate_calculator.html