Which of the following is the most accurate source of information that voters can use when evaluating a political candidate's qualifications?

a commentator's views on the candidate's voting history
campaign literature published by the candidate
discuss the issues with your neighbors and government workers.
government records on voting history and offices held

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?