How To Choose A Political Party
There are more than two political parties in the U.S. Learn how to identify which political party is for you, and how to help them win.
Step 1: Define Your Values
Are you liberal? Conservative? Socialist? Libertarian? A neo-con or progressive?
Take a Political Affiliation Test.
There's a great one at: www.progressiverockers.com/survey.shtml
Choose the answers that best fit your point of view on various issues, and it'll tell you what label best describes your ideology, and recommend parties to research.
Step 2: Match Your Party
Determine which party best represents your values. Look at each party's website to learn what they're all about. Of course, you should do independent research on politicians' voting records, campaign funding, and deal making, since politicians have a rep for misrepresenting themselves.
Socialist Party: www.sp-usa.org
Republican Party: www.gop.com
Democratic Party: www.democrats.org
Libertarian Party: www.lp.org
Green Party: www.gp.org
Constitution Party: www.constitutionparty.com
Step 3: Get Involved
Register to vote with the party you like most, so you can help get your favorite candidate nominated through a primary or caucus.
Register to vote in any state at www.rockthevote.com
Let the representatives of your party know your views through letters and petitions. You may even be able to tell the candidate yourself. If you're truly passionate, donate to the party, canvas your neighborhood or use your time to raise funds and get the word out.
Your voice, joined by thousands of others, will be heard.
