2008 Presidential Election Home
Reference and Library Resources
Find information about the 2008 election political parties and presidential candidates.
Democratic National Committee (DNC)
Republican National Committee (RNC)
"2008 Presidential Candidates in Parties other than Democratic and Republican." Project VoteSmart!
Full listing of all independent candidates. Biographical, campaign finance, and platform information is provided when available.
"2008 Democratic Party Presidential Candidates." Project VoteSmart!
Full listing of all "announced" Democratic candidates for the 2008 election.
"2008 Republican Party Presidential Candidates." Project VoteSmart!
Full listing of all "announced" Republican candidates for the 2008 election.
OntheIssues.org
Learn about each candidate’s positions on many topics including the environment, foreign policy, immigration, and war.
New York Times Election Guide
Interactive table comparing major candidates stances on health care, abortion, climate change, immigration, Iraq, and Iran.
Project Vote Smart
Non-partisan organization dedicated to educating voters about candidates.
VoteGopher
Election guide maintained by college students and young voters. Find detailed candidate comparisions, videos, and more.
Grist (Environment)
Compare the candidates on environmental issues.
About.com: US Economy
Individual candidate's economic platform is detailed.
The Pew Forum: Religion & Politics
Find information about candidates stances on a variety of issues, including church and state, gay marriage, poverty, and stem cell research. A non-partisan, non-advocacy group, the Pew Forum also includes discussions and analysis of the role and influence of religion in American politics.
Council on Foreign Relations (Foreign Policy)
Contains each candidate’s position on several foreign policy issues, including the war on terror, U.S. policy towards Africa, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Cuba policy, and defense policy.
Search the following KU Libraries databases for the major candidates voting records on legislation in the United States Senate. Also find bills sponsored and committee memberships.
CQ Voting and Elections (Electronic)
Lexis-Nexis Congressional (Electronic)
CQ Congress Collection (Electronic)
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