Web Notes Issue 10, Volume 2

Issue 10, Volume 2 October, 1999
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Political Resources On The Net WorldNetDaily Center For American Women And Politics FAQvoter.COM Creators.com The Center For Public Integrity DC Watch	National Republican Congressional Committee Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Roll Call’s Fabulous Fifty
Mr. Buchanan For President Oprah for President Hippie For Congress Presidential Primary Dates	WIN A FREE DIRECTORY The Parker Group Franklin Press/Digi-Call (w/free cookbook offer) Aristotle Telematch

POLITICAL RESOURCES ON THE NET - http://ww.agora.stm.it/politic/ Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media. The sites comes from Italy. The North American web links are not as extensive as other sites mentioned in past Web Notes. However, Agora offers a world perspective with thousands of links to sites in Australia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South and Central America. They have been on the Internet since 1995, with over 17,700 links. Of particular interest in their section on elections around the world.

WORLDNETDAILY- http://www.Worldnetdaily.com "A free press for a free people." Internet News service with a conservative slant. Joseph Farah’s column, "between the lines," offers excellent think pieces. Recent pieces include: "In defense of isolationism", and "Should we raise the minimum wage?" There is a Y2k countdown with progress checks by country and industry and tips for the concerned. There is also a connection to talk radio, including audio hook-up to Bob Dornan’s radio show.

CENTER FOR AMERICAN WOMEN AND POLITICS - http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu Part of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. A resource for information about women in politics. Provides statistical information and lists about women in elected office, women candidates, election results, general gap information and more. Check out their report of the Effect of Term Limits on the Representation of Women. With Good Housekeeping magazine, the Center honors ten women in government each year. The top winner receives a cash award of $25,000. Nominations for the 2000 Award are due 12/1/99. The form is on the site.

FAQVOTER.COM - http://www.FAQvoter.com A new site where voters find answers to the more frequently asked questions (FAQ) about upcoming elections. It is non-partisan, issue-neutral and puts voters directly in contact with the candidates, initiatives, voter information groups and other political experts. They have launched their site with a San Francisco Edition, covering both the upcoming Mayoral Race and the various California ballot measures. It is not a chat room because you can compare and contrast answers between the competing campaigns. The organizing group, Acme Software, plans to expand to other cities and states.

CREATORS.COM - http://www.creators.com/opinion/opinion.asp Opinion columns from Creator’s syndicate. This independent syndicate of columnists and cartoonists was founded by Richard Newcombe in 1987. Covering the spectrum of left and right, the major opinion columnists include: Robert Novak, Mark Shields, Hillary Clinton, Oliver North, Molly Ivins, Tony Snow, Susan Estrich and Linda Bowles. Each of these celebrated national personalities is worth checking out. Of interest are also the political cartoonists highlighted on the web site.

THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEGRITY - http://www.publicintegrity.org A government watch-dog organization begun in 1990. The Center’s mission is to provide the American public with the findings of its investigations and analyses of public service, government accountability and ethics-related issues. Of particular interest is their "50 States Project" focusing on the hidden decision-making processes in the state capitols. They have published a number of books, including "The Buying of the Congress" and "The Buying of the President."

DC WATCH - http://www.dcwatch.com An excellent on-line magazine that covers local city politics and public affairs in Washington, D.C. In addition to articles and columns about political issues and politicians, DC Watch features resources for civic activists and background material on legislation and current events in the District of Columbia. It is a content rich site. It could be a model for other political sites focusing on a particular city or state.

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE - http://nrcc.org With the congressional campaigns beginning to heat up, it is time to check in on the national parties. They have some interesting new features - the NRCC Playbook is worth a look. It includes Republican victories, personalities, campaign news, what the opposition is doing and their "Weenie of the Month" nominations. Click on to their TV ads. The Campaign Resources section will follow the campaigns across the country. Included in the site is a calendar of events and of course, opportunities to help.

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE - http://www.dccc.org Time to check out the DCCC site. Their logo of five chairs (i.e. five seats) left to a democratic majority is eye appealing. The site is very aggressive in its approach to winning elections in ’00. The latest news page offers "meaty" partisan insights, and the "Why We Will Win in 2000" page outlines the DCCC strategy. Their DCCC News includes press releases and the DCCC Rapid Response, highlighting GOP blunders. You can subscribe to their E-Newsletter and of course there is an opportunity to help.

ROLL CALL’S FABULOUS FIFTY - http://www.rollcall.com/rcfiles/fab50staff99.html Roll’s Call’s annual listing of the "movers and shakers" behind the scenes on Capitol Hill. These are the most powerful staffers in Congress. Their are graded on their "know how", their "muscle", their "spin control" and "access."

BUCHANAN FOR PRESIDENT - http://www.gopatgo2000.org The big news is, of course, Pat Buchanan’s defection to the Reform Party, effective October 25^th. The Party switch had been rumored for months. There is a strong feeling in a faction of the Reform Party that Buchanan could appeal to Social Conservatives, Labor Democrats and Populists.. Buchanan has always been optimistic that he could win the Presidency if given the debate opportunities with the Democratic and Republican nominees. Check out his Site for the latest scoop. Technically speaking, the official Buchanan for President Web Site is very well thought out. Easy to maneuver. The side bar lists his positions on the major issues. The Web Site is updated each day with the candidate’s opinions, editorials, news of note and an email newsletter. The list of his state campaign offices includes contacts and email connections.

OPRAH FOR PRESIDENT - http://www.dreamagic.com/oprah/oprah.html This is an unofficial site touting the candidacy of Oprah Winfrey. It is put together by three Minnesota Reform Party members, headed by activist Willy Chaplin (according to an article in the October 20^th issue of the "Village Voice"). The Web Site points to an October 11^th ABC Nightlight poll as proof of her viability. Winfrey received 18% of the vote, beating out Ventura, Buchanan and Trump, among the current Reform Party Presidential candidates. The Web Site is less than one month old and has attracted volunteers in most of the 50 states.

HIPPIE FOR CONGRESS - http://www.hippie4congress.org/main.html And now for a little "tongue and cheek" - Martin Hippie is an independent candidate for Congress in the 16^th District in Illinois. True to his name, he manages "a herd of dairy goats, chickens, geese, dogs, cats..", and the family runs "a small shop on their homestead selling peace signs, rainbows and other hippie souvenirs." His motto - "Don’t just send a message to Congress - Send a Hippie."

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DATES - http://PoliticalResources.com Check out the dates again for ’00. New Hampshire has moved up the date of the Presidential Primary. This has prompted Iowa to move up its caucus date. This has prompted the Louisiana Republicans to move up their date. The cat and mouse game of caucus and primary scheduling could result in voting for president before the end of this year!

National Conventions - http://PoliticalResources.com Political Resources has added a new page to its home page. Included on the new page are web sites with Information on the national conventions, details on how to become a delegate and other related information.

WIN A FREE DIRECTORY - http://PoliticalResources.com Political Resources has a weekly contest, giving away one of the 1999 Political Resource Directories.(Value: $95.00). You have to enter the drawing to win! Recipients are posted each week.

Check out some of the products & services organizations with web sites in the Political Resources on-line directory. Many more listings with description on-line.

The Parker Group - http://www.The-Parker-Group.com Complete political telecommunications services.
Franklin Press/Digi-Call - http://www.franklinpress.com Automated voice messages and personalized direct mail. Free download of their Louisiana cookbook.
Aristotle - http://www.aristotle.org New: Voter/Contributor Lists On-line. Amex/Visa/Mastercard Welcome.
Telematch - http://www.telematch.com Telephone appending for your direct mail lists.

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