In other words, how much do you REALLY know about the presidential candidates? Is the information you obtain based on media input or your own personal research?
2007-04-02 06:53:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I find out everything I can about who's running for whatever office before I vote. I really don't see the point anymore though. All of their promises about changing things are just lies.
Once their in office they do what they want.
2007-04-02 07:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Williamstown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I'm not privy to the confidential discussions amongst the candidates and their friends, relatives and such and since none of the candidates for national elections have invited me over to dinner, I pretty much have to rely on some media for my information. I don't get it all off the commercials on CBS or CNN. I do my own research, but it's all still just stuff written or spoken by someone else -- second-hand news. How do you get your info.?
2007-04-02 13:58:36 · answer #2 · answered by BigRichGuy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The media may summarize a candidate's position on major issues.
From that, along with a candidates web site, - you can get a pretty good idea of where the candiate stands.
But with any candiate that says he's gonna make everybody happy, -just try to figure out how they're gonna pay for all their "improvements". (That's pretty much un-touched) by all the free-spenders.
2007-04-02 14:00:18 · answer #3 · answered by MK6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never trust the media, they push the candidate's they want to win. The guys you never hear about are a threat to the establishment! The Ron Pauls!
2007-04-02 13:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by jeb black 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to do as much research as I can on all the canidates before I make the final decision. It can be confusing at times, but it's worth it knowing that I made an informed decision.
2007-04-02 13:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do as much research as possible. However, it is impossible to avoid what people say because that is a source of getting information. You just need to be aware at who is delivering the information.
2007-04-02 14:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by phantom_5_16 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Voting is such an important freedom. I would never depend upon one source for my information. I listen to news, watch news programs, read a daily newspaper, history, biographies and autobiographies, attend political debates and appearances when I can.
It is every voters responsibility to KNOW who they are voting for....not just rely on somebody elses word.....
2007-04-02 14:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mainly my own research, but I get what I need to research from the news.
2007-04-02 13:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I try not to listen to the television stations/ newspapers that are often skewed to the left. I listen to talk radio (both conservative and liberal) and do my own research. Listen to the Michael Savage, "The savage nation" to get the real news straight!
2007-04-02 14:03:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personal research...If I voted on the basis of the Media, I would be wasting my vote...no matter who I voted for
2007-04-02 13:57:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋