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Election Resources
Want to be an informed voter and prepare for Election 2008? Here is a guide to national election resources, from books and periodicals available at the Forest Grove City Library to online resources and social media.
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Reference
The Almanac of American Politics, edited by Michael Barone with Richard E. Cohen, 2008, R 328.73 BAR 2008 ed.
Includes election statistics, district maps, 2008 presidential nominating events timeline, and census data.
Oregon Blue Book, compiled by Bill Bradbury, Secretary of State, 2007, R 979.5 ORE 2007-2008 ed.
Official state directory and fact book covering all levels of government in Oregon. Look at the Election and Resources chapter. Or visit the website.
Presidential Elections Since 1789, 5th ed., Congressional Quarterly, 1991, R 324.973 PRE 1991 ed.
Historical review (1789-1988) of presidential primaries, popular votes, and electoral votes for each state.
Books
After the People Vote: A Guide to the Electoral College, 3rd ed., edited by John C. Fortier, 2004, 324.63 AFT
Overview of the electoral college, history of disputed elections, and arguments for and against the system.
Campaign Finance Reform, ed. by Christopher Luna, 2001, 324.78 LUN
Historical overview of campaign finance and the debate over campaign finace reform.
Choosing the President 2008: A Citizen's Guide to the Electoral Process, The League of Women Voters, 2008, 324.60973
Know little about presidential elections or need a refresher? Here is a guide to all aspects of the election process.
Everything You Think You Know About Politics...And Why You're Wrong, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, 2000, 324.7 JAM
Based on a research project examing effect of campaign communication, this book dispels and discusses common assumptions about political campaigning.
Guide to the 2004 Presidential Election, Michael L. Goldstein, 2003, 324.973 GOL
Examines the 2004 election and includes a bibliography of additional print and online resources after each chapter.
Selecting the President: From Washington to Bush, Charles C. Euchner and John Anthony Maltese, 1992, 324.973 EUC
Published by the Congressional Quarterly, this source covers the presidential election process from history and financing to campaigning and inauguration.
The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008, Mark Halperin and John F. Harris, 2006, 324.7 HAL (New), Also available in Audio CD
Political reporters Halperin (ABC News) and Harris (Washington Post) examine personal and political histories of the Bushes and Clintons.
Periodicals
In Print
- The Nation
- Newsweek
- Time
- U.S. News & World Report
Library Databases
Coverage of U.S. and international news, business, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and science and technology from familiar magazines.
Military & Government Collection (EBSCO)
Designed to offer current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government. Full text for more than 360 journals.
Provides full text for The Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, The Washington Post, 159 regional U.S. newspapers, eighteen international newspapers, six newswires, and nine newspaper columns for a total of 194 full text newspapers and other sources.
Regional Business News (EBSCO)
Formerly known as Business Wire News, Regional Business News is a collection of full text newswires from all over the world, covering business, political, economic and other diverse, international news events. Business Wire News contains the most recent 30 days of information from each of these wire sources. Several hundred articles are added each day.
A general reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues. Articles and graphics are selected from over 1,600 domestic and international publications and are indexed primarily according to Library of Congress-derived subject headings.
*Search Tip: Select "Election 2008" under "Leading Issues"
Explores current events, social issues, political and economic trends as well as scientific discoveries. Subject-oriented interface.
*Search Tip: Select "2008 Presidential Campaign" under "Current Events"
Radio
National Public Radio (NPR): Election 2008
NPR provides text and audio election updates, an interactive primaries map, national delegate totals, and more. Listen online or find your local station.
Portland Radio Guide: Talk Radio
Guide to local and national talk radio.
Television
Weeknight program on the campaign trail with Wolf Blitzer. Videos and transcripts of the show are available online.
Guide to local television, news, and radio stations with links to station websites.
Online Resources
American Press Institue (API): Election 2008
API webliography of election resources.
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Site includes campaign finance reports, data, and maps.
Fox News: America's Election HQ
Blogspots, interactive primaries & caucuses map (by state and date), candidate coverage, and latest news.
For a lighthearted look at Election 2008, check out these political cartoons.
Multnomah County Library: Election Resources
Comprehensive guide to local and international election resources, resources for voters, election history, and more.
New York Times: Election Guide 2008
Tracks results, candidates (with links to topics and blogposts), finances, primary calendars, schedules, and issues.
OregonLive: Politics & Elections
Oregon and national election and political news from The Oregonian.
Oregon Secretary of State: Elections
State Elections Division provides voter resources and information on all aspects of election processes and history.
PBS Online NewsHour provides election reports and news, candidate coverage, a reporter's blog, and link to PBS Election NOW: Adventures in Democracy.
St. Petersburg Times and Congressional Quarterly team together, providing fact checks for candidates' speeches, ads, and statements, rating from "True" to "Pants-on-Fire."
Independent political website with commentary, election analysis, polling averages, and a blog.
Washington County Elections Division
Local resource for voting information. Check out their frequently asked questions link.
Have a favorite search engine? Check Google News, Yahoo News, or MSN News for election coverage. Or add an iGoogle Elections 2008 Gadget to your Google homepage.
Social Media
GroveNet: Forest Grove Local Interest List
Discussion forum for local residents on topics of interest. The forum is focused on local events and issues but the election is a frequent subject.
Posts from over a thousand blogs based in Oregon. You can select hot topics to find blogs on presidential candidates and the election.
WatchBlog: Political News, Opinions, & Commentary
Blogs separated into Democrat, Third Party, and Republican postings.
Latest videos (submitted by users) of Democrat and Republican party candidates, issue focused videos, and debate recaps.
Involved in online social networking? Presidential Candidates are now on MySpace and Facebook. Add your favorite as a Friend.
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Don't see a valuable resource on this page? E-mail shannonr@wccls.org with the site or source and a brief description of why it is an important addition.
Disclaimer: Resources are reviewed for consideration. Submitting a resource does not guarantee it will appear on this site. Please do not submit resources that promote a specific candidate or party. Resources should be focused on national rather than state or local elections.
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