Choosing a Candidate

They say you should never discuss politics or religion, but here I am broaching the subject. We talked about candidate-picking quizzes a bit at Fun Times, and I went home and found several options (and took them all). I wanted to pass along the URLs....perhaps they will be helpful at the polls on Tuesday. I'll keep the results in the comments section, so if you don't want to know how much of a commie bastard I am, don't read the comments.

First is my favorite from the last election, from SelectSmart. It gets right to the issues and allows you to provide a priority level for each question: SelectSmart

Next up is the Electoral Compass, which not only shows candidate affinities but also places you on an economic left/right and social progressive/conservative spectrum: Electoral Compass

Next, from a small-town news channel in Illinois, is WQAD's Select a Candidate Quiz. Simple, but still surprisingly accurate.

Next up is my least favorite, USAToday's Candidate Match Game. I didn't really like the questions, but it includes every candidate, including those that dropped out long ago. It's also pretty fun, graphically.

Glassbooth asks you to prioritize the issues, then tailors the questions to the importance you place on each topic.

The last is perhaps the most interesting, and definitely the most unique. It explores the mathematical concepts behind voting in general, and demonstrates that an election result could be changed by the manner in which it's conducted. It's part of Mathematics Awareness Month.

Happy voting!