Undecided? Candidates' Biographies May Help

Posted by Dale Van Every Oct 16, 2008

With just under three weeks left until the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, the latest Gallup poll shows that fewer than 10 % of voters remain undecided. The poll was conducted from October 13-15, before the final debate between Senators McCain and Obama, so that number has likely shrunk.

If, by chance, you are among the undecided, perhaps spending a little quality time with each of the candidates --including Sarah and Joe-- will help you make your choice. Both Obama and McCain have multiple autobiographies out, Biden has one (so far), and a shorter biographical sketch of Governor Palin has necessarily hit the stands as well. All of them are outlined by Suite 101's Lisa Rufle in her article Politics in Literature: 2008 Presidential Memoirs.

Additionally, numerous articles on each of the candidates can be found in Suite 101's Politics & Society / American Affairs section. If you're one of the great majority of decided voters, maybe reading your candidate's books will send you to the polling place on November 4th with a further sense of confidence in your choice. it seems the historical significance of this election --however it turns out-- cannot be underestimated. Whether or not you read another word about it, please don't make the mistake of thinking your vote doesn't make a difference. The right to vote is a privilege not available to a great many on the planet.