Author: Mark Sanborn
Mark is recognized globally as an expert on leadership, customer service and organizational performance.
A member of the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame, he is the author of 8 books including the international bestseller, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary
Into the Extraordinary.
Mark teaches his clients to BE EXTRAORDINARY™.
I agree. One should be informed. A few places to try are:
Project Vote Smart
http://www.votesmart.org/
USA.gov Voting and Elections Page
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting.shtml
And if you live in California, try this guide from the League of Women voters
http://www.easyvoter.org/
For candidates to Congress, check out the official THOMAS database at http://www.loc.gov and see what sorts of bills your member of Congress is sponsoring.