Where can I find a fair and unbiased view of politics?

Question

More specifically, I'm thinking about registering to vote, but I don't know which party to vote for. Please don't spam me w/ your votes, I'm not looking to see who you'll vote for but rather where I can go to learn about all parties and hopefully, get fair and unbiased information. My reason for not voting thus far has been that I didn't want to feel responsible if I had made the wrong decision. I think I can finally make a comfortable decision if I can really learn what each party or more specifically what each canidate stands for. This question is in regards to the presidancy mostly, but can be applied to any form of election (governor, senator, state rep, etc.)

Answer 1

You will never find any unbias news or politics. It is you job as a future voter to read and listen to all sides....research the issues and then make up your mind....Don't just listen to one side...listen to all views....and be ready...there are going to be things about both parties that you like and don't like....you just have to weigh the pros and cons of each....and if you can't you might consider registering as independent....just do your research and you will be fine.

Answer 2

The media tends to be very biased one way or the other these days. You can gain information, but I suggest watching a variety to get a concensus. Local news is usually good for pointing out who is running in a given area. You can also visit the website for your local county, they usually will provide sample ballots and other information for upcoming elections. Once you know who is actually running, most candidates have websites now, and they usually post information about their platform. If you are interested in party politics or what the parties represent visit their websites (links posted below). Unfortunately, there is no one stop shopping where politics is concerned, but once you take the plunge you will be surprised how fast you can become informed. There is not another Presidential Election until 2008, but there is a midterm election in November. Anyway, best of luck with your search, and remember that you cannot make a difference if you don't vote.

http://www.gop.com/
http://www.democrats.org/

Answer 3

I watch FoxNews and CNN, then I try to come up with my own opinion based on a happy medium between the two. The most important thing you can do is hear all the issues - conservative, liberal, independant - and decide what you like about each one. Party polarization is not necessarily the way to go. The days of voting a straight party ticket are over. To find an unbiased view of politics, you will have to create your own. Register to vote; pay close attention to the issues in the liberal media and the conservative media and strike your own balance.

Answer 4

Talk to someone you trust who follows politics, they can at least guide you a little bit. Watch some of the programs on Sunday morning when representatives from the two major parties discuss a given issue. You can get a feel from watching them, I'm not saying beleive what they are saying, but you can use your own judgement on how you feel about the positions each side is taking.

Go online and check out various websites. Politics1.com is one with a lot of information.

On a more local level, read the local paper. Attend public meetings. Talk to more informed friends.

Answer 5

I have all the information you need right here. When you vote in November, vote a straight Democratic ticket in national and state elections. We need to get as many democrats in office right now to fix the nation and get us out of the war. The republicans had six years to do that and they haven't even began. Also, republicans are too busy consulting their church than to listen to the people.

At the county level, however, vote for who you think is best by reading up on the canidates. Do not go in there blind and just vote for someone because of party affilation; vote for who would serve you better.

Answer 6

I always read . newspapers. magazines . The T.V. is okay but you can read for as long as you want to . I find magazines about politics and presidents in grocery stores and convenient stores. if you want to go further find a good book store. Politics in my opinion will never be unbiased except for your way of thinking. I have voted for who I thought was best and from what I read but so far the ones who voted for the same person didn't get far , But at least I didn't go in to vote and not know something about the person. you have a good out look on voting and it is a good thing to know. remember no matter how educated you are about things , there are usually others who will out vote and out do you ..

Answer 7

Rob, It's in your own mind that you can be unbiased about what you believe. It is what you know to be right. Ask questions, don't let others add emotions to the questions. The politations are not "Mean Spirited", just because someone says they are. They are moving to their goals, stated or not. Follow the parties and see whitch looks like a better fit and get involved. Have a great time learing.
Bob

Answer 8

You can watch the media, but unfortunately they get all their information from the government. You can understand why Hitler won in Germany back in the 30's. He, at least, was something different.

Answer 9

BBC, the least biased media, but that isn't really going to help you much for local elections

Answer 10

The League of Women Voters is a bipartisan voter information group (not specific to women's issues). I find their information to be solid.

http://www.lwv.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home