Additional Election Resources
The Academy's 2008 Election Resource Guide provides resources, activities and tips for AAP members and chapters on how they can get involved in the electoral process. Download the entire guide, or specific sections below.
2008 State and Federal Election Election Resource Guide
Sections:AAP Town Hall Guide:
The AAP Candidate Town Hall Guide is a comprehensive how-to for organizing a candidate or issue town hall meeting. Utilize this effective advocacy tool to bring candidates, community members and child health organizations together to exchange ideas and information on issues of importance to child and adolescent health.
AAP Town Hall Guide with Check-List
Candidate Guides:
Kaiser Family Foundation,
2008 Presidential Candidate Health Care Proposals: Side-by-Side Summary
New York Times
Election Guide 2008
WebMD
Health Matters in the 2008 Election
Association of Health Care Journalists
Election 2008: Health Care
The Commonwealth Fun
Health Policy Reform: The 2008 Elections and Beyond