As you read the materials and watch the campaign develop, add to the Candidate Report Card. Now that you have accumulated information from campaigns and other sources, you will want to learn what other people think about the candidates. Their opinions can help to clarify your own views, but do not discount you own informed judgments. Learn what has shaped their political opinions. Learn about endorsements.
Endorsements provide clues to the issues a candidate supports.
Get a list of endorsements from each candidates' headquarters. Find out what these groups stand for and find out why they are endorsing this candidate. Look into campaign contributions. Many types of information about campaign contributions must be reported to the government and are watched by the press. Check the newspaper for stories on campaign finance.