The Washington Post, the leading source on politics, today introduces a new politics homepage, PostPolitics.com. The new site offers the best compendium of U.S. political news, as well as the in-depth, original reporting and analysis that has made The Post Washington’s top online destination for politics.
New PostPolitics.com Features:
+ 2010 Elections: PostPolitics.com will be a central resource for original, on-the-ground reporting, analysis and opinion on the midterm elections including:
+ Interactive Election Map: Shows candidates running in senate, house and gubernatorial races, election results, current fundraising stats and state and district demographic information.
+ Increased User Engagement: The site provides better integration with social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, highlighting Tweets and user comments, access to tools like the congressional votes database and POTUS Tracker, an in-depth look at Obama’s schedule and issue agenda.
So, as the bullets above mention there are several useful reference tools available.
1) POTUS Tracker
Where and what President Obama is doing at any given moment. The database is also searchable. They even offer an advanced search interface.
2) Congressional Vote Info with Data Back to 1991
Search or Browse. Votes are broken down into the following categories:
+ By party
+ By state/territory
+ By region
+ By boomer status
+ By gender
+ By astrological sign (Yes, it's True)
You Can Also Search to Find Member info by Zip Code, State, Name
3) Campaign 2010: Congressional Races
Interactive, Customizable Map; Governor Races are Also Included
Numerous Ways to Refine Using Demographics Including Percent over 65 and Percent Uninsured
Data Back to 2008 for Reps; 2004 for Senators and Governors
Next to 2010 Candidates Name Includes Very Basic Fundraising Info
In Some Cases Candidates Name Links to WhoRunsGov.com, a Wiki Owned by The Washington Post
And Everywhere You Look at You Will Find Some Form of Social Media
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