A factual accountability website for Oregon's 2nd Congressional District, documenting Congressman Cliff Bentz's record based on verified sources and encouraging informed civic engagement.
This website presents documented facts about Congressman Cliff Bentz's voting record, campaign finance, and public statements. All claims are sourced from trusted, verifiable sources including:
- OpenSecrets.org - Campaign finance and PAC funding data
- GovTrack.us - Voting records and legislative activity
- Ballotpedia.org - Candidate information and election data
- Official Congressional records - House Clerk voting records, committee assignments
- Town hall transcripts - Direct quotes from public meetings
This website was developed using GitHub Copilot with Claude Sonnet 4 to rapidly create a professional, fact-based accountability platform. The AI-assisted development approach allowed for:
- Rapid deployment - Getting factual information online quickly for voters
- Professional design - Modern, accessible, and mobile-responsive interface
- Comprehensive fact-checking - Systematic verification of claims through multiple sources
- Structured documentation - Organized facts and source management
While efforts are made to ensure accuracy by sourcing information from trusted, official sources, inaccuracies may exist. We strongly encourage:
- Fact verification - Check our sources and verify claims independently
- Error reporting - Contact us immediately if you find any incorrect information
- Source contributions - Share additional verified sources or documentation
- Ongoing updates - Help us maintain current and accurate information
Contact for corrections: Use the contact form on the website or email [email protected]
- Source transparency - Every claim linked to verifiable sources
- Mobile-first design - Accessible on all devices
- Professional presentation - Credible, non-partisan visual design
- Contact functionality - Netlify forms for community contributions and corrections
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├── index.html # Main website
├── styles.css # Responsive styling
├── script.js # Interactive functionality
├── site.webmanifest # PWA manifest
├── facts/
│ ├── bentz-record.md # Master fact database
│ └── sources/ # Supporting documentation
└── images/ # Visual assets
The website uses a structured approach to fact management:
- Master Database (
facts/bentz-record.md) - Single source of truth - Source Documentation - All claims linked to verifiable sources
- Regular Updates - Information updated as new evidence emerges
- Community Input - Corrections and additions welcomed from users
This website follows strict standards for political accountability content:
- Factual accuracy - All claims verified through official sources
- Source attribution - Proper linking and citation of all information
- Non-partisan presentation - Focus on documented record, not partisan attacks
- Transparency - Clear about sources, methodology, and corrections
- Legal compliance - Appropriate disclaimers and election law compliance
Built with accessibility as a priority:
- Semantic HTML structure
- Proper heading hierarchy
- Keyboard navigation support
- Screen reader compatibility
- High contrast design
- Touch-friendly mobile interface
Primary sources used for verification:
- OpenSecrets.org - Campaign finance data
- GovTrack.us - Congressional voting records
- Ballotpedia.org - Election and candidate information
- House Clerk - Official voting records
- Town Hall Transcripts - Direct constituent interactions
This website is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. It is an independent civic engagement platform dedicated to voter education through factual accountability.
For fact corrections, additional sources, or general inquiries:
- Website contact form (preferred)
- Email: [email protected]
Our Commitment: Accurate information, verified sources, and transparent corrections. Democracy works best when voters have access to factual information about their representatives.