In this corner: the elephant. And in this corner: the donkey. Let's get ready to rumble! Now you can join in the fight with Political Fury, a fun and informative way to access the latest political news.
Once you've chosen sides, you go head-to-head with users from the other team in an epic political trivia contest. The more answers you get right, the more points your political party scores, all while learning fascinating facts about U.S. political history, political parties and current candidates.
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After you've tested your mettle, head over to the forums to talk politics with people on both sides of the aisle. You'll also have the opportunity to read informed editorials, and to voice your opinion by taking polls about the positions and the personalities involved in election 2012.
Cost: $1.99, iOS only
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As the U.S. presidential election 2012 ramps up, one of the best things you can do is to become informed about the candidates and the issues.
That’s not always as easy as it sounds, so use these five politically-minded apps for your smartphone or tablet to stay on top of the latest U.S. election and government news. They may even help inform your ballot decision come November.
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This story originally published on Mashable here.
