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Undecided Voter? Read Each Party's 'Statement of Principles'
By Cliff Montgomery - Oct. 25th, 2008
Still unsure of whom to vote for this Nov. 4th? Still wondering precisely which candidates speak for you?
One fine way to determine which person or political party is the best fit for you is to take a look at party
platforms. A platform essentially is a "statement of principles," which should give you a decent idea of what a
political party stands for today, and how members of a certain party might represent you.
Remember though, these platforms usually are written by career politicians. They are going to use a lot of
symbols, a fair number of key words ('service', 'fighting for us', 'the ordinary people', 'points of light', etc.) and
offer some fancy promises they simply don't intend to keep.
So read the party platforms with a questioning eye. Keep in mind how each party's promises, key words and
talking points have--or have not--matched its real actions over the last several years.
We at The American Spark know these are especially trying times, and that many people are looking beyond
the usual answers. We therefore offer below not only the Democratic and Republican Platforms, but the
Libertarian and Green Party Platforms as well, to help you make the best-informed choice.
All are 2008 platforms except for the Green Party, which still offers its platform from 2004 as the basis for its
policies today.
Like what you're reading so far? Then why not order a full year (52 issues) of the The American Spark
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By Cliff Montgomery - Oct. 25th, 2008
Still unsure of whom to vote for this Nov. 4th? Still wondering precisely which candidates speak for you?
One fine way to determine which person or political party is the best fit for you is to take a look at party
platforms. A platform essentially is a "statement of principles," which should give you a decent idea of what a
political party stands for today, and how members of a certain party might represent you.
Remember though, these platforms usually are written by career politicians. They are going to use a lot of
symbols, a fair number of key words ('service', 'fighting for us', 'the ordinary people', 'points of light', etc.) and
offer some fancy promises they simply don't intend to keep.
So read the party platforms with a questioning eye. Keep in mind how each party's promises, key words and
talking points have--or have not--matched its real actions over the last several years.
We at The American Spark know these are especially trying times, and that many people are looking beyond
the usual answers. We therefore offer below not only the Democratic and Republican Platforms, but the
Libertarian and Green Party Platforms as well, to help you make the best-informed choice.
All are 2008 platforms except for the Green Party, which still offers its platform from 2004 as the basis for its
policies today.
Like what you're reading so far? Then why not order a full year (52 issues) of the The American Spark
e-newsletter for only $15? A major article covering an story not being told in the Corporate Press will be
delivered to your email every Monday morning for a full year, for less than 30 cents an issue. Order Now!
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