The presidential election of 2016 is Tuesday, November 8. In just over a year, you will be electing the 45th of the United States. Don’t be scared! You may not feel informed now, but here are some tips to help you out:
1. ISideWith.com
This helpful website calculates what candidate your views align with the most through a series of questions. Quiz questions ask your view on social issues, immigration, women’s health and electoral issues. If you are unsure about who to vote for, definitely check out this site.
2. Politifact.com
Ever watch a presidential debate, and think, “That can’t be true!” Well, this site answers those moments of doubt. Politifact takes statements made by candidates and rates them on a Truth-O-Meter. The scale ranges from “pants on fire” to “true.” Also, this site is good for a laugh and a procrastination tool!
3. New York Times Tracker
The New York Times made a one-stop source for all your questions surrounding who exactly is running for office. The website keeps an up-to-date account of who is running and who dropped out of the race. Additionally, the newspaper highlights each candidate, describing what he/she must do to win the race. Next time you’re at a party, pull out your phone and tell your friends what Lindsey Graham would need to do to win. Hint: An awful lot.
4. What to Know About the Race Today
The New York Times did it again, this time with a list-updated daily about the presidential election. Impress your political science teacher by whipping out your “What to Know About the Presidential Race Today.”
5. Who’s Winning the Campaign?
It seems like everyday a new person is ahead in the polls. One day Clinton tops the Democrats’ pool, but the next maybe Bernie Sanders might take over. Check out the New York Times’ blog, “The Upshot,” daily to keep track of each candidate.