Issues+and+Media+Coverage


 * Issues and Media Coverage**
 * [|Commission on Presidential Debates]- Established in 1987, the CPD's primary purpose is to sponsor and produce debates for the United States presidential and vice presidential candidates and to undertake research and educational activities relating to the debates.
 * [|CNN Election Center] - Cable News Network's site devoted to the 2008 presidential election.
 * [|Fact Check -] Annenberg Political Fact Check is a nonpartisan, nonprofit "consumer advocate" for voters with a goal to reduce deception and spin in politics.
 * [|King 5 News Up Front]- Covering local issues and races
 * [|New York Times Election Guide]
 * [|OpenSecrets.Org] - Site sponsored by the Center for Responsive Politics**.** OpenSecrets.org is an independent website tracking the influence of money on U.S. politics, and how that money affects policy and citizens’ lives. The Center for Responsive Politics (CRP) launched the website following the 1996 elections. Before that time, CRP, founded in 1983 by U.S. Senators Frank Church (D-Idaho) and Hugh Scott (R-Pa.), published its work tracking money in politics and its effect on elections and public policy in extensive reports and books**.**
 * [|PBS Vote 2008 -] Coverage from Public Broadcastin System
 * [|Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life -] Launched in 2001, nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization seeking to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs.
 * [|Polling Report -] Tracks various public opinion polls on candidates and issues.
 * [|Project Vote Smart -] Nonpartisan website providing a wide range of information on candidates at federal and state levels.
 * [|Real Clear Politics] - Independent organization tracking news, commentary and polling information on candidates and issues.
 * [|Seattle Times Political Caucus -] Local news blog seeking input from community members.
 * [|Spokesman Review: Election 2008 -] Spokane newspaper's election site. Includes perspectives from Eastern Washington.
 * [|United States Presidential Elections, 2008]**-** This wikipedia article is frequently updated. You may want to check out the discussion section as well for any controversy regarding the accuracy or objectivity of information.
 * [|Election Day Video -] From PBS series POV, Election Day combines 11 stories