(Created and posted by Jeff Culver on BoingBoing.net) “I was thinking today about how the ‘red v. blue’ states graphic is really misleading considering the slim margins that the candidates won some of those states by, so I sat down and created the map that’s attached. In the dozens of hours I’ve been watching the news I haven’t seen one like it, but thought that you and the BoingBoing readers might find it interesting. I think it definitely portrays our fellow states far differently than the extreme way we’ve been seeing to date.”

Annenberg Political Fact Check is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to “reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics”. They monitor and evaluate the factual accuracy of political ads on TV, as well as what is said in speeches, debates, interviews, and news releases. Annenberg Political Fact Check is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, and accepts no funding from business corporations, labor unions, political parties, lobbying organizations, or individuals.

From Slate, this site compiles a set of links for each candidate covering: profile; buzzwords; agenda; worldview; best moment; the worst of; flip flops of; and gaffes

This site is aimed at younger voters and has a variety of sections, such as: Who’s In/Who’s Out; The Issues; The Money; The Polls; Timeline; Primary Explainer; Quick Vote

This section of the Web site of the League of Conservation Voters provides a detailed look at the major candidates’ ENVIRONMENTAL records and positions.

Links to many full-text newspaper and wire services articles on the 2004 Presidential election

A comprehensive, non-partisan, independent, and authoritative site with unbiased information on candidates and issues. Includes information on state and federal elected officials and candidates, interest group ratings, and more.