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ancillaryidealist Donating Member (17 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-08-04 07:32 PM
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Creating Candidate Handbook
I know many undecided swing voters that hold no allegiance to either party whether it be due to ignorance of the represented values or general disgust for politics of any kind.

I still hold out hope that when people are presented with genuine information on both sides they will make the choice that best represents them.


The problem I have is there no aggregated collection of neutral information that I have found to put before these undecided. By neutral I mean that both sides of the candidate are shown.

I feel that we must embrace both sides of the candidate and party. Admit that Kerry is not perfect but highlight his positives. While at the same time do the same for Bush. I believe people will see who clearly is the best canidate (Kerry).

People I have talked to don’t like it when only Bush’s negatives and Kerry positives are highlighted.

I would like to create a ‘2004 Election Handbook’ with concise information on both candidates that I can show people that may be undecided. Of course push them to voting for Kerry but still show them all the information just not that information that glamorizes are candidate and denigrates the other.

This would be kept updated to address current new stories and issues as the campaign heads into the general election.

Is someone aware of a document out there similar to this or would help create such a document in this thread?

Let me know your thoughts on this; am I off base in this analysis?
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Adelante Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-08-04 07:37 PM
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1. I think it's an excellent idea
Diplomatic, too. And there's no way Bush is ever going to look better than Kerry with the truth about each side by side.

Go for it! :thumbsup:
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newyawker99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-09-04 08:54 AM
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2. Hi ancillaryidealist!!
Welcome to DU!! :toast:
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