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Candidate Proposals - Automotive, Environment, Gun Control - Geek the Vote

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Popular Mechanics compiled these links to make it easier to compare leading presidential candidates on several issues of interest to our readers, primarily in areas of science and technology. We did not analyze any of the proposals, and we do not necessarily endorse them. (Click here for more information.) Full Story »

Posted by Cynthia Gilbert
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Topics: Presidential Election 2008, Technology, New Media
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Posted by: Posted by Cynthia Gilbert - Feb 19, 2008 - 8:01 PM PST
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Jim Lang
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by Jim Lang - Oct. 1, 2008

There is no analysis, just a summary of each candidate's position on a set of technical and scientific issues with links to the source. It's good for what it claims to be.

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Dwight Rousu
3.1
by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 1, 2008

The fact the site is issue oriented and compiles candidate positions as stated for voters to easily link to is a worthy idea. This particular Geek site however limits the breadth of issues that are presented, particularly omitting some of the most important issues to the nation and the world. An example is positions on the legitimate use of war, the rule of law and the judicial system. I'm geekish enough, but judging a candidate on single issues, secondary issues, or a subset of the issues seems capable of inserting an undesirable bias into the process.

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Cynthia Gilbert
4.4
by Cynthia Gilbert - Oct. 1, 2008

This is a really quick summary and comparison of the presidential candidates proposals for 8 areas of scientific initiative. You can go from the excellent summary to various in-depth content.

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Roland F. Hirsch
3.5
by Roland F. Hirsch - Oct. 1, 2008

This web site offers links to statements by the candidates on several science and technology issues. However it is not clear that this represents good journalism. The selection of topics is somewhat arbitrary and the definition in a number of cases, such as "environment" is vague.

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