Web Notes Issue 9, Volume 2

Issue 9, Volume 2 September, 1999
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Political Buzz Ballot Watch Political USA CongressVote.com NetCoalition	College Convention 2000 American Association of Political Consultants Convention ’99 First Annual Academic Outreach Conference PoliticalActivity2000 E-Voter 2000
New Democrat Network Senator Conrad Burns homepage Utah Republican Party George W. Bush Web Site	National Conventions WIN A FREE DIRECTORY Struble Oppel Donovan Communications Global Strategy Group, Inc Dewey Square American Viewpoint

Political Buzz - http://www.buzzpolitics.com An excellent new resource focusing on money, elections and politics. Political Buzz provides links to political news sites and information on soft money. Their home page highlights "the Buzz today" and featured articles. Developed by the legal firm of Perkins Coie, the Site also features reports on legal political developments, commentary on the politics of the political money debate and they will answer questions as they relate to politics and the law. The site was introduced 9/16/99 at a Conference on future Internet politics. Papers from the Conference are posted throughout the site.

Ballot Watch - http://www.ballotwatch.org Ballot Watch is the Initiative & Referendum Institute’s report on what’s on the ballot and what may be headed there. Regularly updated status reports on every effort to qualify an initiative or referendum for statewide ballot. The Institute will be providing information on who’s financing the campaigns and will offer a detailed analyses of each issue.

Political USA - http://www.politicalusa.com A site devoted to Political and Government Web Sites. It is nicely organized from Activism, Candidates, Chats to News, Services and Shopping. Each site is annotated, helping the viewer scan the list. They have also highlighted some of the main areas of interest from the official presidential sites to 5 choices for today’s political news (Washington Times, Washington Post, L.A.Times, ABC News, ALLPolitics, Newspage) to their "Quick Links.

CongressVote.com - http://www.congressvote.com A nonpartisan forum to engage citizens on the web to discuss, debate and inform themselves on key legislative issues arising before Congress. Featured on the Site is original commentary from members of congress, with the added feature of an interactive exchange of ideas. In addition, there are various polls and opportunities to voice your opinion. The Site is produced by the VoxCap Network which includes Policy.com, IntellectualCapital.com and VoxCap.com

Columnist Directory - http://blueagle.com An excellent compilation of newspaper columnists and commentators. There are over 400 columnists listed by last name. Several a highlighted and the editor has placed a star for the "editor’s choice." The viewer can also click onto the book titles for each of the columnists listed. The Directory is extensive and covers the full gamut of political views. Also included on the site are editorial cartoonists, periodicals and a book search.

NetCoalition - http://www.netcoalition.com The leading Internet companies are getting into the political scene. They have formed NetCoalition.com, an organization that will speak for the interest of the Internet industry. They hope to promote dialogue and lobby with policymakers and the general public on issues critical to the future of the Internet. Founding members are Amazon.com, American Online, DoubleClick, eBay, Excite@Home, Inktomi, Lycos, theglobe.com and Yahoo.

College Convention 2000 - http://www.cc2k.org Billed as the Nation’s largest convention of college voters, the event will be held in Manchester, NH from Jan 21 to 23. It will be a national forum for students to vote on nominees for President, as well as debate "hot button" issues such as abortion, the Second Amendment and campaign finance reform. New England College offers one college credit for delegates.

American Association of Political Consultants Convention ’99 - http://www.jour.lsu.edu/perkins/AAPC99/aapc99.htm First Annual Academic Outreach Conference - Baton Rouge, LA, November 14-17 at Louisiana State University. The purpose is to build bridges to a better understanding of political consulting. The Student Mentoring and AAPC Intern Programs will be introduced. Students will get an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with top professionals; academics will have an opportunity to interact with those who work in the field. James Carville will be the Conference Chairman. For additional information, call 202-544-9815 or email the aapc at aapcmail@aol.com

PoliticalActivity2000 - http://www.legalwks.com Conference in Washington DC, October 22, 1999 at the Swissotel Washington - The Watergate. The Conference, "What Washington Reps & Counsel Need to Know About Federal Election Law & Lobbying Regulation in This Campaign Cycle," is sponsored by Glasser Legal Works. For additional information call 800-308-1700 or email legalwks@aol.com

E-Voter 2000 - http://www.turtlebackinteractive.com A one-day seminar providing an in-depth look at Online Political Advertising and Communications, October 1, 1999 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, DC. The Conference is sponsored by Turtleback Interactive and Sandler & Reiff, P.C. Topics will include Political Communication on the Internet, limits and responsibilities, voter contact, moving voters through the Internet, and integrating advertising and voter contact. For additional information, call Karen Jagoda at 202-338-2430 or email kjagoda@turtlebackinteractive.com

New Democrat Network - http://www.newdem.org Founded in 1996 by Senators Joe Lieberman and John Breaux, it is the political action arm of the New Democrat movement to modernize and reform the Democratic Party. It supports federal, state and local candidates with a centrist and progressive approach. It sponsors fundraising events, forums, and internships and has a library of issues available to candidates.

Senator Conrad Burns homepage - http://burns.senate.gov Congress is beginning to harness the power of the Internet. Senator Burns is utilizing the technology with a TV program where you can ask questions live on the air. His web site includes a Chat Room to discuss the latest Montana issues, a sound archive, and a picture gallery.

Utah Republican Party - http://www.utahgop.com The Utah Republican Party has entered a joint venture to sell Internet access. They are working with an outside vendor where they will receive a percentage of whatever is purchased. This seems to be a first for political party fundraising and could be a model for other states. In addition to raising money, it also has the potential to forge a GOP community. The Party Site is the home page. The joint effort is located on a separate web site - http://www.utgop.com

George W. Bush Web Site - http://www.georgewbush.com Campaign Disclosure and other Internet activities. The Bush for President campaign is the first to post contributions on the Internet on a daily basis. This will include all contributions, including those less than $200.00. Having raised close to $50 million dollars, this ought to present a monumental chore to follow.

National Conventions - http://PoliticalResources.com Political Resources has added a new page to its home page. Included on the new page are web sites with Information on the national conventions, details on how to become a delegate and other related information.

WIN A FREE DIRECTORY - http://PoliticalResources.com Political Resources has a weekly contest, giving away one of the 1999 Political Resource Directories.(Value: $95.00). You have to enter the drawing to win! Recipients are posted each week.

Check out some of the products & services organizations with web sites in the Political Resources on-line directory. Many more listings with description on-line.

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