Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Voting Platform Instead of Polling

1. PlaceAVote Disrupting US Politics
Digital voting platform
http://placeavote.com/#/
Luke Davis, Founder and CEO -
Platform Description:
Democracy is built on real representation
Placeavote lets you read, debate and vote on every bill before congress. The difference is now your representative knows how to represent you.
Available on the web, iOS & Android
Read, debate a vote on every piece of legislation before a vote
sign in
indicate interest in topics debated in congress in US
receive a feed
determine local rep
blockchain for identity verification
HQ in Los Angeles 

Bloomberg Radio Interview October 13 2015
http://www.bloomberg.com/live/schedule-shows

2. Crowdpac
https://www.crowdpac.com/
WHAT IS CROWDPAC?

Crowdpac is the definitive resource for objective data on US political candidates. Our unique data model shows you where politicians stand on the issues, based on what they say, how they vote and who gives them money. Crowdpac's mission is to help everyone participate more easily and effectively in the political process. Crowdpac is independent, non-partisan and for-profit. This is the new politics.
Research key issues
Nominate Someone! - enter a person, his info, your info
Cons: dubious 10L and 10C liberal-conservative ranking


Mapping the Votes with Michael Geary
Uploaded on Apr 11, 2008
Michael Geary, the external developer responsible for
building the Google election maps, discussed the following:
* Using the same code for a mapplet, a Google Gadget, and a Maps API map


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