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Aug 28, '08, 8:41 pm
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Where to find info on candidtaes???
Is there a reliable website to find out what candidates running for pres really stand for? E.G. Who is definitely against abortion, for it, economic beliefs, etc. etc.
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Aug 28, '08, 8:49 pm
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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Originally Posted by k5thbeatle
Is there a reliable website to find out what candidates running for pres really stand for? E.G. Who is definitely against abortion, for it, economic beliefs, etc. etc.
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www.votesmart.org
It shows stances on issues, endorsements by groups like National Right-to-Life (and NARAL), etc...
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Aug 29, '08, 9:04 am
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
I have an subscription to the weekly Catholic newspaper, the "National Catholic Register," which has had articles on the candidates, particularly on Obama, for months. If you want to keep up on the news from a Catholic viewpoint, including the presidential election, this is a good source.
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Aug 29, '08, 11:39 pm
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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www.votesmart.org
It shows stances on issues, endorsements by groups like National Right-to-Life (and NARAL), etc...
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This site needs updateing. Information on a certain pro-life conservative candidate is incorrect.
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Aug 30, '08, 6:50 am
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
Check out Priests for Life.
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Aug 30, '08, 8:36 am
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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Check out Priests for Life.
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Been there. Done that. It seems that Fr. Pavone is no longer mentioning candidates names. You might think that this reason is to let the voters make up their own minds by voting pro-life. Not so. He does enough eluding to the candidate that he believes we should vote for as if that is our only choice. He may as well tell us who we should vote for. I'm not convinced that this is the best pro-life conservative candidate. I will vote for the candidate that I think is best and put my trust in the Lord.
The question was: Where to find info on candidates? That is a difficult question to answer without breaking board rules.
Last edited by zab; Aug 30, '08 at 8:51 am.
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Aug 30, '08, 9:25 am
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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Been there. Done that. It seems that Fr. Pavone is no longer mentioning candidates names. You might think that this reason is to let the voters make up their own minds by voting pro-life. Not so. He does enough eluding to the candidate that he believes we should vote for as if that is our only choice. He may as well tell us who we should vote for. I'm not convinced that this is the best pro-life conservative candidate. I will vote for the candidate that I think is best and put my trust in the Lord.
The question was: Where to find info on candidates? That is a difficult question to answer without breaking board rules.
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Please don't defame Fr. Pavone. He was taking calls on an EWTN show, and a gentleman called up and asked about a specific third party candidate. Fr. Pavone said he would be a wonderful choice.
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Aug 30, '08, 10:57 am
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
Please don't blame the religious communities and groups for the NO NAMES or PARTY policy. The government you voted into office made the decision not to give religions free speech in the political arena. Unions, corporations etc can speak for or against issues and specific people. We can't.
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Aug 30, '08, 12:54 pm
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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Please don't blame the religious communities and groups for the NO NAMES or PARTY policy. The government you voted into office made the decision not to give religions free speech in the political arena. Unions, corporations etc can speak for or against issues and specific people. We can't.
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Let's see, What was the name of that bill?
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Aug 30, '08, 12:56 pm
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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Please don't defame Fr. Pavone. He was taking calls on an EWTN show, and a gentleman called up and asked about a specific third party candidate. Fr. Pavone said he would be a wonderful choice.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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Aug 31, '08, 3:53 am
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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Let's see, What was the name of that bill?
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The Federal Election Campaign Act and the
Internal Revenue Code 50l(c)(3)
http://hrtl.org/downloads/GuidelinesChurchesPastors.pdf
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Aug 31, '08, 7:19 am
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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A quote from your link:
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Pastors and churches are free to discuss the positions of candidates on issues – including
criticizing or praising them for their positions. This is called issue advocacy.
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Sep 1, '08, 12:33 am
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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Please don't defame Fr. Pavone. He was taking calls on an EWTN show, and a gentleman called up and asked about a specific third party candidate. Fr. Pavone said he would be a wonderful choice.
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Do you happen to have a link to that program?
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Sep 1, '08, 10:12 am
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Re: Where to find info on candidtaes???
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Do you happen to have a link to that program?
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Sorry, I don't. I was flipping through the radio dials.
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