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ENGWR 302 (Silcox) - Critical Thinking about the 2016 Presidential Primary

ENGWR 302 (Silcox) - Critical Thinking about the 2016 Presidential Primary

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Which Candidate is Your Best Choice?

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General Information About the Candidates

This webpage provides an overview of this election with links to individual pages on each candidate.

Just type in a candidate's name and have access to biography, voting record, approval ratings, speeches and finances.

Up-to-date News about this Election Cycle

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This is another source for news about the 2016 presidential election.

Check Your Facts

Use this website to verify information from the candidates. This is particularly useful for verifying statements made during any debates.

  • The Washington Post also has a Fact Checker section specifically for the 2016 presidential election.

Follow the Money

Created by the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that "aims to create a more educated voter, an involved citizenry and a more transparent and responsive government."

 

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