Inspiration
Politics are fun
What it does
Calculates a comparative electability index based on difference from mean public opinion on a number of issues.
How I built it
Java
Challenges I ran into
Trying to convert it into a quiz-style webpage
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
It compiled and worked
What I learned
Write it all in JavaScript next time so I don't have to port
What's next for PolitiCalc
Port to webpage of some kind, politician and/or public opinion database usage, use for national election predictors, abstraction for individual state victories and electoral college, senate and/or gubernatorial elections
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