Do you vote? Do you vote confidently?

In the months leading up to an election, the media is loud and constant but superficial and tainted with opinion. The American public is overwhelmed by hearsay and out-of-context sound bites. Sometimes, it can be difficult to distill a true sense of who the candidates really are, what distinguishes one from the next, and where they stand on important issues.

How do Ron Paul and Rick Perry differ on the issue of gun control? How do Rick Santorum and Jon Hunstman differ on the issue of our wars abroad? How do Newt Gingrich and Herman Cain differ on the issue of the environment?

The average American doesn't know. Yet, on Election Day, they are supposed to vote?

Most people end up voting for a candidate based on superficial impressions. They vote for who they FEEL would be a good president without doing the real research. Even worse, some people just vote for political party they're SUPPOSED to vote for without learning about the candidates themselves.

issuegrid.com is an attempt to clearly and objectively present the opinions of each presidential candidate on the issues, to "educate" your vote, so that you can more confidently choose the candidate who best represents you.

In the grid, you'll see summaries for each of the candidates' current positions. Click on them to read more and see sources.

This site a public service for which nobody gets paid.