Elections 2004

Elections 2004
Although you may be too young to vote, the outcome of the 2004 presidential elections will have an impact on your future. To keep up with the major happenings on the campaign trail, America Online has created the Web site Elections 2004 (http://www.electionguide04.com/index.adp).
Elections 2004 features the latest news on the major presidential candidates. The site pulls together stories and articles from major news media outlets including The New York Times and USA Today. Also, Elections 2004 has prepared brief profiles of the presidential candidates that include background information on their education, political involvement and campaign expenditures.
The site's Political Insider section has commentary representing a diverse range of opinions. From Jesse Jackson to Ann Coulter, reading the differing views makes interesting food for thought.
If after reading the profiles and commentary you are still wondering which candidate best reflects your views, Elections 2004's "President Match" (http://www.presidentmatch.com/Main.jsp2?cp=main) should prove to be helpful. The interactive survey asks you to rate your responses to various campaign topics including the economy and foreign policy. It then matches your answers to the candidates' platforms and lists them in order according to the highest percentage of matches. You can also compare different candidates' campaign stances side by side.
XEric Goodwin writes Hotlink for Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. You can send e-mail to egoodwin@krtinfo.com.