Saturday, January 29, 2005

House Dems / Repubs websites

House Democrats and Republicans have set up interesting websites. They’re interesting because they reveal the intentions of the two parties. They’re also interesting for what they say, don’t say and what they offer, don’t offer. I favor the Democratic website obviously but I find pros and cons for both websites.

Democratic website:
Pros:
  • Comprehensive set of issues.
  • Sufficient depth on the issues
  • Promotes participation by voters by including comments by voters.
  • Allows visitors to customize site to their interests.
  • Provides for email announcements.
Cons:
  • Needs a blog
  • Needs an ombudsman who will post answers to categorized questions.

Republican website:
Pros:
  • Allows visitors to customize site to their interests.
  • Provides for email announcements.
Cons:
  • Incomprehensive set of issues.
  • Insufficient depth on the issues.
  • Needs a blog.
  • Needs an ombudsman who will post answers to categorized questions.

Check them out for yourself.
House Democrats
House Republicans