Well then, Mick is confused....
On Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at 05:49 PM, Charles wrote:
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Your ideal theoretical candidate
Who is "Your ideal theoretical candidate"? This candidate adamantly endorses all of your political views. The problem is that they may not exist, unless you write-in your own name on your ballot.
Will my favorite candidate be at 100% if we agree on every selector issue? Not necessarily, for example, we based some of our scores on grades from special interest groups. Your preferred candidate may have received a high but not the highest grade from a special interest group. "Your ideal theoretical candidate" matches the highest score given to any candidate. In other words, your candidate may be more moderate than the special interest groups and opposing candidates on certain issues.
What sort of score should my top candidate have? If your top candidate scores in the 90’s or above, you’ll be delighted; the 80’s, you’ll be very pleased; the 70’s, you’ll be satisfied; the 60’s, you’ll find many points of agreement but some differences too with this candidate's positions. If your top score is in the 50’s, your top candidate is the "lesser of evils". If your top candidate did not get at least 50%, then all we can say is that you have a unique combination of political views.
If your top candidate has a mediocre score, retake the selector, but this time try varying the priority settings below each issue area--set some "high" and some "low". Optionally, you might try taking the selector again, but this time, do not answer those questions on issues for which you have little passion or interest.
Charles Mims
http://www.the-sandbox.org
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. - Chinese Proverb
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I'm confused... how do you get 65% for your ideal candidate?
On Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at 05:03 PM, Michael McDougal wrote:
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Subject: [Sndbox] Who is your ideal candidate?
Take the test, then at the end be sure and uncheck all the boxes before you submit so you can get all the possible choices.
Click here: SelectSmart.com Selectors | 2004 AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SELECTOR | President Match Select Choose Candidat
Click here: Libertarian Party
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