Politix: Where the candidates stand

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OK, so if you're anything like me, you're already supporting a presidential candidate but you're not all that good at verbalizing what it is about his/her platform that compels you.

Well here's a handy little election guide that the New York Times put together that briefly describes each candidate's stance on they key issues.

If words are too intimidating for you, here's a simple table, which includes a few more issues. There's a key at the bottom of the page, or you can simply mouse over the symbol.

Before you vote for someone, know what they stand for.