Excellent websites to locate information related to the 2012 election as well as the political process.
Last Updated: Sep 6, 2012
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- CNNPolitics.com-Election Center 2012
Detailed information on the candidates and the issues
- C-SPAN Election Guide
Current updates on candidates, issues an social media
- Realclearpolitics
Quoted by pundits on the left and the right, this mega-site
compiles national newspaper articles and editorials.
- POLITICO.COM
Includes all aspects of politics including news articles, commentary, and video.
This site is also quoted by members of the media.
- Congress.org
Published by CQ Roll Call, not the homepage of the U.S. Congress , but a great guide to the United States Congress.
- FactCheck.org
Monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by and advertisements on behalf of major U.S. political figures.
Maintained by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
- PolitiFact.com
Reporters and researchers from St. Petersburg Times and Congressional Quarterly " analyze the candidates' speeches,, TV ads and interviews" for accuracy
- Project Vote Smart
Informational site: non -partisian- discusses candidates and the issues. Encourages voting.