American Voice 2004 was a project of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance launched during the presidential election campaign of 2004. Strong communities depend on an active and involved population. And that calls for easy access to credible and pertinent information. American Voice 2004 strove to provide such information on national policy and national issues. Ask Dr. Dave also answered public policy questions.
Ask Dr. Dave Archive of Questions and Answers
Is there any difference between the Republican and Democratic Parties?
Could the upcoming election end up being decided by the Supreme Court?
Is the U.S. economy improving or not?
Who is to blame for the flu vaccine crisis?
How well we are doing in the fight against terrorism?
Why are we stuck at 435 members of the US House? Are we less represented than the Founders intended?
Was the National Guard originally the state militia under state control?
Can radio and TV devote more airtime to one national convention than another?
Can electronic voting machines be trusted?
Should Catholic bishops deny Communion to politicians?
Can I vote for a third party candidate without undermining a major party candidate?
Why are gasoline prices so high?
Does the Supreme Court allow gerrymandering?
Should judges be allowed to give out lenient sentences?
Where do I find information on campaign funding?
What’s the deal with recess appointments?
Will baby boomers bankrupt social security?
Who’s right and who’s wrong in the job growth debate?
Why don’t we elect the president directly?
Can one vote make a difference?