I do research. During the 2006 elections I went to a website called votersissue.org. Sometimes I just went and type the name of the person and a website detailing their stance on issues has been helpful. The media has pretty much mislabed politicians making one conservative where they were actually moderate. Making someone a liberal but they actually were a little to the right.
2006-11-18 13:58:15
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answered by cynical 6
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Probably I would listen to what the media says, but then assess the political leanings of the media and accept or isregard the lable accordingly. This is not to say that I wouldn't check his voting record -- if I particularly cared -- but that's not necessarily better than listening to the media.
Legislation is worded in tricky ways, and often offensive ammendments are added to otherwise popular measures in an effort to get them passed. If someone votes against a bill that's touted as the environmentally friendly, for example, it doesn't mean he's necessarily anti-environment. There could be components of the bill that he objects to.
You still get spin if you look up a person's voting record, only instead of the media doing the spinning, it's the organization that's rating the voting record. Maybe there's an organization whose spin you can agree with, but maybe not. You would have to read through the legislation, or read satements from the congressman about why he voted for or against, in order to get any meaningful information.
So, isn't it easier to just watch FOX News, and assume that if they're bashing on someone, he's probably a good guy?
2006-11-15 15:49:31
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answered by Sir N. Neti 4
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I learn about them from the media but I am always very skeptical of any "labels" that they may be given. If i need to know more about them then I will research them. It is always good to see them in person also, you can tell a lot about a person by studying an individuals behavior up close.
2006-11-15 15:14:36
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answered by E 5
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1 - Absolutely check the voting record / read speeches...
ALL media is bias. Fox, CBS, ABC, CNN, NBC.. They all have news that is required to be a 'revenue center'. That is, it has to appeal to advertisers.. Thus, it is tilted and bias.
2006-11-15 15:12:02
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answered by words_smith_4u 6
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I research them. To place faith in what people tell you without checking the facts is a fool's game.
2006-11-15 15:11:18
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answered by jerofjungle 5
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I like to see them in interviews and press conferences. Body language is very telling.
2006-11-15 15:11:52
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answered by dakota29575 4
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I will go with 1. Trust buy verify apporoach.
2006-11-15 15:10:56
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answered by Anonymous
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