About.com Launches 2008 Election Editorial Special.Site Helps Guide Users Through 2008 Presidential Campaigns NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- About.com (http://www.about.com), one of the 15 most-visited Web sites in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , announced today that it has launched 'Election '08: Behind the Headlines' (http://election.about.com), an editorial special devoted to informing readers about the upcoming 2008 election. 'Election '08: Behind the Headlines' features detailed information on each of the presidential candidates, what people can do to participate in the upcoming election and expert opinions on the concerns many voters have raised about Senator Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential nominee In United States politics and government, the phrase presidential nominee has two distinct meanings. The first is somebody chosen by the primary voters and caucus-goers of this party to be the party's nominee for President of the United States. , and Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, among other election topics. Along with the opinions and perspectives from About.com's expert political Guides, the site also features 'Voices on Change,' a blog authored by several diverse Guides, including Lahle Wolfe, About.com's Guide to Women in Business, and LaToya Irby, About.com's Guide to Credit, who represent the voices of ordinary citizens and what they are seeking from the next president of the United States The head of the Executive Branch, one of the three branches of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution sets relatively strict requirements about who may serve as president and for how long. . "This has been widely cited by each of the candidates as a change election," said Sylvia Barsotti, editorial director, About.com. "Through our editorial special, we're hoping to help readers decide what kind of change they want and which candidate is more likely to deliver that change." 'Election '08: Behind the Headlines' also addresses the local political races and issues that may affect readers' local communities. The 'State Races and Local Issues' section will provide up-to-date information on topics such as whether or not the Democrats will maintain control of Congress or if California will ban gay marriage. Additionally, About.com readers will have the opportunity to have their election-related questions answered by bloggers and Guides alike, voice their own opinions in forums, vote in polls and take election quizzes. About About.com Founded in 1996, About.com is one of the Web's leading producers of original content. The site's expert Guides provide users with accurate and unbiased information to help them live happier, healthier and more successful lives. In March 2005, About.com was acquired by The New York Times Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : NYT NYT New York Times NYT National Youth Theatre (UK) NYT New York Transit (New York, USA) NYT New York Tribune ), a leading media company with 2007 revenues of $3.2 billion, which includes The New York Times, the New York Times, The Morning daily newspaper, long the U.S. newspaper of record. From its establishment in 1851 it has aimed to avoid sensationalism and to appeal to cultured, intellectual readers. International Herald Tribune International Herald Tribune Daily newspaper published in Paris. It has long been the staple source of English-language news for American expatriates, tourists, and businesspeople in Europe. , The Boston Globe, 16 other daily newspapers, WQXR-FM and more than 50 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment. This press release can be downloaded from www.nytco.com |
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