Showing posts with label League of Women Voters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label League of Women Voters. Show all posts

Friday, October 17, 2008

Debate Survey

The League of Women Voters wants your take on the debates:
I hope you joined League members throughout the country in watching this season’s Presidential and Vice Presidential debates. Like several aspects this unprecedented election season, the debates brought with them a high level of public excitement and media attention.

But I want to know what you think. Please take a moment to fill out this survey and let me know what you thought about the debates.

From the topics covered, to candidate preparedness and moderator fairness, many factors determine the overall impression debates leave on us. For some of us, this can impact our opinions and our decisions at the ballot box...

Your feedback will truly help us gauge impressions of the political climate, assess the value of important League resources, and provide insightful ideas for future projects.

Click here to go to the survey.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Debate essentials

The League of Women Voters lists 5 Tips for Debate Watchers:
  1. Think Ahead-Before the debate, ask yourself which issues are most important to you, and jot down what you’d like to learn from each of the candidates.
  2. Are They Answering the Question? Pay attention to how the candidates answer the questions.Are they specific? Sincere? Knowledgeable?
  3. Keep Track of Topics-Are the candidates being asked about your priority issues? Are the questions fair and pertinent?
  4. Talk it out! –Afterwards, talk about the debate with your friends & family. Did the debate sway your decision? Did you learn something new about the candidates’ positions?
  5. VOTE on November 4th.It is your best opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the issues that affect all of us! VISIT VOTE411.org to prepare yourself.
Visit their site for more tips and/or to get a Debate House Party kit.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Quicke: Vote411.org

The League of Women Voters launched Vote411.org: "the one-stop shop for all your election needs." Click here to send a register-to-vote reminder e-card to all of your friends and family.