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What were the sources of information about candidates that MOST INFLUENCED who you voted for? Please name up to five.
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1Nov 9, 2009 5:10 PM
2Nov 9, 2009 8:28 PMforums
3Nov 10, 2009 2:06 PM
4Nov 10, 2009 2:07 PMpersonal meeting with a candidate
5Nov 10, 2009 2:20 PMcandidates forums
6Nov 10, 2009 2:45 PM
7Nov 10, 2009 2:55 PMNewspaper endorsements
8Nov 10, 2009 3:14 PMfamiliarity with a few of the long time politically active candidates' views
9Nov 10, 2009 3:17 PM
10Nov 10, 2009 4:03 PM
11Nov 10, 2009 4:09 PMThe endorsors of the candidates
12Nov 10, 2009 4:39 PM
13Nov 10, 2009 5:05 PMother indoresments
14Nov 10, 2009 5:06 PMFriends
15Nov 10, 2009 5:15 PM
16Nov 10, 2009 5:42 PMdiscovering who or what organization endorsed the candidates
17Nov 10, 2009 5:43 PMJack Morton's book in mail
18Nov 10, 2009 5:49 PM
19Nov 10, 2009 5:55 PMpersonal experience with/knowledge of some of the candidates
20Nov 10, 2009 6:02 PMcampaign literature
21Nov 10, 2009 6:23 PMOther
22Nov 10, 2009 6:27 PMBallot in formation ststements
23Nov 10, 2009 6:49 PMindividual candidate web sites
24Nov 10, 2009 6:51 PMlist of supporters in mailer
25Nov 10, 2009 6:53 PM
26Nov 10, 2009 7:01 PMresponses to league of conservation survey (or lack of any reply)
27Nov 10, 2009 7:06 PM
28Nov 10, 2009 7:19 PMresponses to PAN survey from different sources incl. above
29Nov 10, 2009 7:29 PM
30Nov 10, 2009 7:30 PMCandidate past voting records (incumbents)
31Nov 10, 2009 7:30 PMLeague of Women Voters website
32Nov 10, 2009 7:30 PMPanel of candidates at the P. A. Art Center
33Nov 10, 2009 7:33 PMRecommendations of others
34Nov 10, 2009 7:37 PMwent to a couple of rallies
35Nov 10, 2009 7:37 PM
36Nov 10, 2009 7:38 PMstatements/quotes in the media
37Nov 10, 2009 7:59 PMCandidate's statements in the official voter's election guide
38Nov 10, 2009 8:08 PMCrescent Park Interviews on Flood Control
39Nov 10, 2009 8:08 PMPA Weekly article with info on each candidate
40Nov 10, 2009 8:08 PM
41Nov 10, 2009 8:18 PM
42Nov 10, 2009 8:23 PMCampaign phone calls - I asked if they were union, and voted against their candidates
43Nov 10, 2009 8:29 PMCampaign phone calls - I asked if the caller was union, and if so I voted against the candidate
44Nov 10, 2009 8:36 PM
45Nov 10, 2009 8:36 PMLWV Forum on computer
46Nov 10, 2009 8:39 PMVideo of Candidate Forum
47Nov 10, 2009 9:00 PMEndorsements
48Nov 10, 2009 9:33 PMCandidates that will stand up to small vocal minorities that have too much influence
49Nov 10, 2009 9:39 PMPA Weekly story re: labor union support & conflict of interest
50Nov 10, 2009 9:44 PMtv ads
51Nov 10, 2009 9:59 PMidentity of supporters listed in ads
52Nov 10, 2009 10:03 PM
53Nov 10, 2009 10:21 PM
54Nov 10, 2009 10:23 PMStatements of candidates re: Measure A
55Nov 10, 2009 10:28 PMPersonal knowledge of candidates
56Nov 10, 2009 10:33 PMCandidate Web sites
57Nov 10, 2009 10:45 PMOngoing monitoring of City politics through newspaper and watching meetings
58Nov 10, 2009 11:01 PMLWV questions
59Nov 10, 2009 11:04 PMincumbant
60Nov 10, 2009 11:31 PM
61Nov 10, 2009 11:37 PMTalking with other friends about their knowledge of the candidates
62Nov 11, 2009 12:31 AM
63Nov 11, 2009 12:42 AMpersonal friends
64Nov 11, 2009 12:58 AMnewspapers
65Nov 11, 2009 1:13 AMPalo Alto weekly
66Nov 11, 2009 1:13 AMVideos of Candidates on PAWeekly WebSite
67Nov 11, 2009 1:17 AM
68Nov 11, 2009 1:19 AM
69Nov 11, 2009 1:21 AM
70Nov 11, 2009 1:32 AM
71Nov 11, 2009 2:02 AM
72Nov 11, 2009 2:04 AMtalking with friends
73Nov 11, 2009 2:10 AM
74Nov 11, 2009 3:03 AMcanidate websites
75Nov 11, 2009 3:15 AM
76Nov 11, 2009 3:16 AMCandidate mailers
77Nov 11, 2009 3:37 AMFace-to-face engagement (door-to-door) meeting w/ candidates
78Nov 11, 2009 3:44 AMDiscussions with neighbors
79Nov 11, 2009 3:46 AM
80Nov 11, 2009 5:10 AMpersonal discussion with one of candidates
81Nov 11, 2009 5:24 AMwho endorsed (this is both a negative and a positive, depending on the endorser)
82Nov 11, 2009 5:45 AM
83Nov 11, 2009 5:49 AMPAD
84Nov 11, 2009 5:52 AMWeekly and Daily News and Mercury News
85Nov 11, 2009 6:05 AM
86Nov 11, 2009 6:28 AM
87Nov 11, 2009 7:02 AMConversations with people I trust who knew one or more candidates
88Nov 11, 2009 4:08 PM
89Nov 11, 2009 4:28 PMCampaign endorsements
90Nov 11, 2009 4:39 PMPA Weekly articles on candidates
91Nov 11, 2009 4:53 PM
92Nov 11, 2009 5:03 PMapparent knowledge of the issues important to me
93Nov 11, 2009 5:13 PMThe lengthy booklet by current councimember
94Nov 11, 2009 5:13 PMviewing candidate debates on line (YouTube?)
95Nov 11, 2009 5:30 PMStrong analytical abilities
96Nov 11, 2009 5:30 PMlistening to other voters opinions
97Nov 11, 2009 5:30 PMWeb sites
98Nov 11, 2009 5:46 PMPA Weekly endorsements
99Nov 11, 2009 5:53 PMSierra Club endorsements
100Nov 11, 2009 5:59 PM
101Nov 11, 2009 6:05 PMMail flyers
102Nov 11, 2009 6:17 PMevening coffee discussion
103Nov 11, 2009 6:18 PM
104Nov 11, 2009 6:21 PMMeet the Candidates
105Nov 11, 2009 6:26 PMdiscussing their positions with others on my candidate's campaign committee
106Nov 11, 2009 6:39 PM
107Nov 11, 2009 6:43 PM
108Nov 11, 2009 6:43 PMNewspaper endorsements
109Nov 11, 2009 6:53 PM
110Nov 11, 2009 6:54 PMDiscussion with neighbors
111Nov 11, 2009 6:54 PMflyers
112Nov 11, 2009 6:55 PM
113Nov 11, 2009 6:57 PM
114Nov 11, 2009 6:57 PM
115Nov 11, 2009 7:04 PMSmartvoter.com
116Nov 11, 2009 7:07 PMmailers
117Nov 11, 2009 7:18 PMNewspaper endorsements
118Nov 11, 2009 7:22 PMVoted yes if they wanted to focus on PA not saving the world.
119Nov 11, 2009 7:26 PMMailers clarifying where they got their support
120Nov 11, 2009 7:35 PMother information on the internet
121Nov 11, 2009 7:38 PMPalo Alto Weekly recommendation
122Nov 11, 2009 7:41 PM
123Nov 11, 2009 7:43 PMDiscussed the candidates with friends
124Nov 11, 2009 7:45 PM
125Nov 11, 2009 7:48 PMelection booklet
126Nov 11, 2009 7:53 PMPalo Alto Weekly
127Nov 11, 2009 7:54 PM
128Nov 11, 2009 7:55 PMMailers
129Nov 11, 2009 7:55 PM
130Nov 11, 2009 7:55 PMLooked at their positions on several issues
131Nov 11, 2009 7:57 PMFlyer left at doorstep
132Nov 11, 2009 7:59 PM
133Nov 11, 2009 7:59 PMHow candidates campaigned
134Nov 11, 2009 8:03 PMthe local Daily newspapers
135Nov 11, 2009 8:03 PMEditorial Post
136Nov 11, 2009 8:09 PMMeeting/talking to the candidate
137Nov 11, 2009 8:09 PM
138Nov 11, 2009 8:09 PMincumbincy
139Nov 11, 2009 8:11 PM
140Nov 11, 2009 8:14 PMtalking to friends and neighbords
141Nov 11, 2009 8:20 PM
142Nov 11, 2009 8:25 PMvoter pamphlet
143Nov 11, 2009 8:44 PMNewspaper
144Nov 11, 2009 8:47 PM
145Nov 11, 2009 8:49 PM
146Nov 11, 2009 8:50 PMNewspaper articles
147Nov 11, 2009 8:52 PMEndorsements of other individuals and organizations
148Nov 11, 2009 8:59 PMBallot Information mailer
149Nov 11, 2009 9:02 PM
150Nov 11, 2009 9:14 PMSJ Merc
151Nov 11, 2009 9:36 PM
152Nov 11, 2009 9:40 PM
153Nov 11, 2009 9:50 PMEndorsements from organizations and media sources
154Nov 11, 2009 9:57 PMgatherings at friends houses
155Nov 11, 2009 9:57 PM
156Nov 11, 2009 10:07 PMDoug Moran's endorsement= avoid the candidate
157Nov 11, 2009 10:15 PMCandidates' responses to questionnaires
158Nov 11, 2009 10:22 PM
159Nov 11, 2009 10:41 PMInternet interviews
160Nov 11, 2009 10:55 PMVoter Information Pamphlet (the official one)
161Nov 11, 2009 11:08 PMVoters pamphlet with the candidates positions
162Nov 11, 2009 11:10 PMEditorial recommendations
163Nov 11, 2009 11:12 PMrecommendations from friends
164Nov 11, 2009 11:23 PMVOTER'S GUIDE
165Nov 11, 2009 11:30 PMfriend who is better informed
166Nov 11, 2009 11:38 PMNewspaper series of uniform Q&A (all candidates asked the same questions)
167Nov 11, 2009 11:45 PMsmall group meetings at private houses
168Nov 11, 2009 11:49 PM
169Nov 12, 2009 12:20 AM
170Nov 12, 2009 12:24 AM
171Nov 12, 2009 12:24 AMPAWeekly's profiles in two editions
172Nov 12, 2009 12:33 AMSmart Voter
173Nov 12, 2009 12:36 AMWeekly's editorial endorsements
174Nov 12, 2009 12:37 AM
175Nov 12, 2009 12:42 AM
176Nov 12, 2009 12:43 AMPalo Alto Weekly biographies of each of 14 candidates
177Nov 12, 2009 12:44 AM
178Nov 12, 2009 12:44 AM
179Nov 12, 2009 12:47 AMendorsements
180Nov 12, 2009 12:48 AMPA Daily Post
181Nov 12, 2009 12:55 AMPalo Alto Weekly
182Nov 12, 2009 1:21 AM
183Nov 12, 2009 1:34 AMIndividual gathering as the one in GM with 5 candidates
184Nov 12, 2009 1:43 AMMailed brochures
185Nov 12, 2009 1:49 AMcampaign mailers
186Nov 12, 2009 1:57 AM
187Nov 12, 2009 1:59 AMRecommendations by acquaintances
188Nov 12, 2009 2:05 AMstatements from patient in voter pamplet
189Nov 12, 2009 2:09 AM
190Nov 12, 2009 2:43 AMdirect mail pieces
191Nov 12, 2009 2:51 AM
192Nov 12, 2009 2:55 AMcandidate websites
193Nov 12, 2009 3:26 AMbrochures and yard signs
194Nov 12, 2009 3:30 AMliterature received by mail or dropped off
195Nov 12, 2009 4:41 AMFriends
196Nov 12, 2009 4:48 AMMailings from candidates
197Nov 12, 2009 5:05 AMpersonal knowledge
198Nov 12, 2009 5:18 AMCandidate pamphlet
199Nov 12, 2009 5:29 AMforums
200Nov 12, 2009 5:44 AMsummaries in the Palo Alto Weekly including key positions on issues
201Nov 12, 2009 6:35 AMhusband
202Nov 12, 2009 6:38 AMindividual mailed candidate information
203Nov 12, 2009 1:24 PM
204Nov 12, 2009 4:17 PM
205Nov 12, 2009 4:40 PMNeighbors
206Nov 12, 2009 4:44 PM
207Nov 12, 2009 5:17 PMCandidates stated views on prop A
208Nov 12, 2009 5:38 PM
209Nov 12, 2009 8:03 PMI IGNORE lawn signs
210Nov 12, 2009 8:10 PM
211Nov 12, 2009 11:49 PM
212Nov 13, 2009 12:33 AM
213Nov 13, 2009 12:40 AMAnswers on SmartVoter
214Nov 13, 2009 3:18 AMPalo Alto weekly
215Nov 13, 2009 4:28 AM
216Nov 13, 2009 5:09 AMPalo alto daily news
217Nov 13, 2009 5:27 AM
218Nov 13, 2009 5:37 AMMaterial received in the mail
219Nov 13, 2009 5:55 AMEndorsement (in person) and in the paper of a candidate.
220Nov 13, 2009 4:37 PMmailed voting adversiments
221Nov 13, 2009 8:49 PM
222Nov 13, 2009 11:33 PMCandidate advertisements
223Nov 13, 2009 11:33 PMNeighborhood associations data
224Nov 13, 2009 11:39 PMPAN questionnaire with candidate statements
225Nov 13, 2009 11:44 PM
226Nov 14, 2009 12:10 AM
227Nov 14, 2009 12:10 AMNewspapers
228Nov 14, 2009 12:10 AMForums/coffees
229Nov 14, 2009 12:16 AMPersonal knowledge of candidates
230Nov 14, 2009 12:32 AM
231Nov 14, 2009 12:35 AM
232Nov 14, 2009 12:43 AM
233Nov 14, 2009 12:53 AMVoter pamphlet
234Nov 14, 2009 1:00 AMCandidate Literature
235Nov 14, 2009 1:04 AMPeninsula Daily
236Nov 14, 2009 1:21 AMWeekly and Mercury News
237Nov 14, 2009 1:22 AMNewspaper endorsements
238Nov 14, 2009 1:22 AMLeague of Women Voters Guide
239Nov 14, 2009 1:53 AM
240Nov 14, 2009 1:57 AMMailers
241Nov 14, 2009 2:46 AM
242Nov 14, 2009 2:51 AM
243Nov 14, 2009 3:08 AMTalking to trusted community leaders
244Nov 14, 2009 3:10 AM
245Nov 14, 2009 3:55 AMword of mouth
246Nov 14, 2009 4:14 AMDaily Post
247Nov 14, 2009 6:13 AM
248Nov 14, 2009 6:59 AMPersonal conversations w/ candidates / prior knowledge
249Nov 14, 2009 7:11 AM
250Nov 14, 2009 7:13 AMPA Weekly
251Nov 14, 2009 7:21 AMFriends
252Nov 14, 2009 8:05 AM
253Nov 14, 2009 8:13 AMrecommendations of people I knew
254Nov 14, 2009 2:23 PMcampaign publicity materials
255Nov 14, 2009 2:24 PM
256Nov 14, 2009 2:59 PMCandidates Websites
257Nov 14, 2009 3:44 PMlocal newspapers
258Nov 14, 2009 5:01 PMfriends - not politically involved
259Nov 14, 2009 5:07 PM
260Nov 14, 2009 5:25 PM
261Nov 14, 2009 5:26 PM
262Nov 14, 2009 6:03 PMWent to one candidate announcement of running for council meeting.
263Nov 14, 2009 6:20 PMP.A. Daily News
264Nov 14, 2009 6:39 PM
265Nov 14, 2009 6:42 PM
266Nov 14, 2009 6:55 PMWeekly
267Nov 14, 2009 7:25 PMP.A. Weekly
268Nov 14, 2009 7:41 PMtalked with candidates
269Nov 14, 2009 7:56 PM
270Nov 14, 2009 8:05 PMnewspaper articles in specific subjects
271Nov 14, 2009 8:22 PMEnsorsements by previous officeholders
272Nov 14, 2009 8:30 PMWriteups in local papers
273Nov 14, 2009 9:17 PMpersonal recommendations from friends
274Nov 14, 2009 9:19 PMflyers/brochures in mail or porch
275Nov 14, 2009 10:13 PMlocal newspapers
276Nov 14, 2009 10:17 PMthe on-line summary from Crescent Park association
277Nov 14, 2009 10:28 PMreputation amoung people
278Nov 14, 2009 10:31 PMreading local newspaper
279Nov 14, 2009 10:57 PM
280Nov 14, 2009 11:19 PMvoter information booklet
281Nov 14, 2009 11:47 PMpersonal acquaintance
282Nov 15, 2009 12:13 AM
283Nov 15, 2009 12:21 AMnewspaper info
284Nov 15, 2009 12:49 AMwww.nobusinesstax.com
285Nov 15, 2009 2:38 AM
286Nov 15, 2009 4:37 AM
287Nov 15, 2009 5:24 AMdiscussions with others
288Nov 15, 2009 6:13 AM
289Nov 15, 2009 9:28 AMMailers sent to home
290Nov 15, 2009 6:19 PMWeekly
291Nov 15, 2009 6:20 PMPalo Alto Daily
292Nov 15, 2009 7:12 PMWeb site position statements
293Nov 15, 2009 8:50 PMWeekly
294Nov 15, 2009 9:11 PM
295Nov 15, 2009 9:24 PMNewspapers
296Nov 15, 2009 10:22 PMSources of campaign finances
297Nov 15, 2009 10:32 PMCandidate's statements in Voters' Guide
298Nov 16, 2009 2:12 AMLeague of Women Voters guide to the election
299Nov 16, 2009 2:15 AMAdvertisements listing supporters (if supported by unions, vote against)
300Nov 16, 2009 2:54 AM
301Nov 16, 2009 3:29 AM
302Nov 16, 2009 3:47 AMSJ Mercury article
303Nov 16, 2009 4:52 AMfriends
304Nov 16, 2009 7:48 AMNeighborhood mailer on candidates' views on SanFrancisquito bridge
305Nov 16, 2009 7:48 AM
306Nov 16, 2009 7:49 AMcandidate forums
307Nov 16, 2009 4:26 PM
308Nov 16, 2009 5:22 PMCommunity Newspapers
309Nov 16, 2009 6:52 PMCandidates' flyers
310Nov 16, 2009 7:05 PMNewspapers
311Nov 16, 2009 7:26 PMPalo Alto Weekly
312Nov 16, 2009 8:01 PMwatched for opinions on issues like the HSR, housing, ideas for PA's future.
313Nov 16, 2009 8:02 PM
314Nov 17, 2009 3:48 AMPA Weekly endorsements
315Nov 17, 2009 5:20 AMpersonal knowledge
316Nov 17, 2009 5:40 AMCandidate statements on Ballot notice
317Nov 17, 2009 6:45 AMdid not read newspaper, but would have been influenced by it
318Nov 17, 2009 12:41 PMCandidates campaign literature (read with skepticism)
319Nov 17, 2009 4:23 PMattended filmed discussion by each candidate
320Nov 17, 2009 5:56 PMPalo Alto Weekly endorsement
321Nov 17, 2009 6:34 PMPersonal experience with candidates
322Nov 17, 2009 10:26 PMPalo Alto Weekly Editorial
323Nov 17, 2009 10:31 PM
324Nov 18, 2009 3:50 AMhttp://lwvpaloalto.org/
325Nov 18, 2009 5:43 AMDiscussions with several candidates
326Nov 18, 2009 7:11 AM
327Nov 18, 2009 7:48 AMSJ Merc
328Nov 18, 2009 8:38 AMmedia center on demand debates
329Nov 18, 2009 2:42 PMPA weekly profiles and opinions
330Nov 18, 2009 10:45 PMNewspaper editorials
331Nov 19, 2009 5:52 AMNeighbor's meeting with Nancy Shepherd
332Nov 19, 2009 6:13 PMFriend recommendation
333Nov 20, 2009 2:44 AMfriends, word of mouth
334Nov 20, 2009 11:47 PM
335Nov 21, 2009 12:41 AMnewspaper editorials