March 10, 2010

Side-by-Side Comparisons of Candidates for Governor

CalChamber2010.com comparison of the candidates (alphabetical here) randomly displays candidates in a different order each time the page is refreshed.

The California Chamber of Commerce has unveiled CalChamber2010.com, a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind website offering voters videos and side-by-side comparisons of the gubernatorial candidates’ stance and history on issues most important to the state’s economy and job climate.

“Perhaps never before has the economic health of our state been so important to voters as in this election season,” said Allan Zaremberg, CalChamber president and CEO.

“CalChamber2010.com is designed to educate voters about the candidates’ stance on issues critical to job growth and renewed prosperity in our state. Now, more than ever, voters understand the role that a vibrant economy plays in enhancing quality of life for California’s working families. CalChamber2010.com will be the go-to site for the California Governor’s race this year.”

Non-Partisan
CalChamber2010.com combines non-partisan, factual, independently sourced research with cutting-edge online tools.

By visiting the site, voters can examine each candidate’s track record and viewpoints using videos and other material.

Throughout the campaign season, CalChamber2010.com will continually be updated with breaking developments.

Features
At CalChamber2010.com voters can:
• Get full in-depth information on each of the candidates;
• Find out where candidates stand in nine major issue areas:

• Budget and Spending;
• Jobs and Economy;
• Taxes;
• Education;
• Health Care;
• Environment and Energy;
• Water;
• Public Safety;
• Housing and Transportation.

• Share customized comparisons on Facebook, Twitter and e-mail;
• E-mail questions and comments directly to the various campaigns;
• Explore the “Video Vault” and search by issue archived clips of each candidate; and
• Place an “IssueTracker” widget on blogs, websites or Facebook profiles and more. Easy-to-follow directions appear upon clicking the “Share This Tool” link.

Links to Share
2010 issue TrackerThe widget (see graphic at left) includes click-through links that allow the site’s visitors to easily select the issues and candidates to compare; zero in on the qualifications of the candidates themselves; and quickly find videos of the candidates discussing the issues.

Another click yields information on the sources of the bulleted information about the candidates’ positions, whether printed news media or broadcasts.

Also available on the website is a section offering “Fast Facts on California’s Economy,” links to recent news stories about the candidates and links to news stories about recent opinion polls.

Visitors can register for e-mail updates or subscribe to RSS updates on the news stories or opinion polls.

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