DOONESBURY STRAW POLL A BIG DRAW FOR POLITICALLY MINDED CYBER-CITIZENS

Cyber-Citizens Give Opinions in Straw Polls. Results Sent to Presidential
Candidates

NOVATO, CA -- Since launching The Doonesbury Electronic Town Hall web site
in December 1995, Mindscape Online Publishing has experienced a
significant and increasing number of visitors to its web site, first
announced in G.B. Trudeau's syndicated Doonesbury strip. Now, with the
presidential campaign heating up and the addition of the Town Hall's own
Straw Poll section, Mindscape expects the site to become the one-stop
destination for online political activists to voice their views and make a
difference this election year.

The Straw Poll

Twice a week, Pulitzer Prize-winner G.B. Trudeau and Mindscape Online
Publishing make it easy for cyber- citizens to speak their minds about the
1996 presidential race and other "hot button" political issues by means of
this controversial, up-to-the-minute election poll. The Straw Poll enables
internet users to take part and make a difference in provocative,
real-time election surveys such as: "Did Shock Jock Dan Imus go too far?"
and "Is Dole ready to be canned?" Results of Straw Poll are also forwarded
to the candidates on a bi-weekly basis.

"Mindscape's Doonesbury Electronic Town Hall web site is becoming a focal
point for users who want to express an opinion on issues of the day," said
Mark Nieker, Director of Mindscape Online Publishing. "The popularity of
the Straw Poll is an example of the populist nature of the online medium.
People are provided with a forum to express timely opinions directly _
Doonesbury style."

This Week's Straw Poll Question...

The health care bill is on the examining table. The House version lets you
take your benefits from job to job and ends the "pre-existing conditions"
racket but also includes major giveaways to insurance companies, doctors,
and the wealthy.

What should President Clinton do if the Senate goes along with the House
version?

Answers Provided...

a) Sign the bill. It's better than nothing.

b) Veto it and try to explain on the campaign trail why the Republicans are
wrong.

c) Pull the plug so nothing passes at all.

Be sure to check out today's up-to-the-minute Straw Poll results at
http://www.doonesbury.com. Updated daily, The Doonesbury Electronic Town
Hall web site features six sections. In addition to the Straw Poll, the
site includes Daily Briefing, Flashbacks, Get Involved, The Sellout and
The Chat Hall.

Mindscape Online Publishing is the online interactive publishing arm of
Mindscape, Inc. Devoted to introducing exciting new online content,
integrating online components into new and existing Mindscape products,
and working with independent content providers to create state-of-the-art
online sites, the group has introduced three web sites, Mindscape Online
(URL: www.mindscape.com), SSI Online (URL: www.ssionline.com) and The
Doonesbury Electronic Town Hall (URL: www.doonesbury.com).

Mindscape, Inc. is a leading developer and publisher of consumer software
for personal computers and video console systems. An industry pioneer with
over fifteen years of experience, Mindscape provides award-winning
software for the entertainment, education, and reference markets.

Mindscape is headquartered in Novato, CA, with offices in North America,
Europe, and Australia. The company's development subsidiaries include
Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) of Sunnyvale, CA and MicroLogic of
Emeryville, CA. Mindscape is part of Pearson, plc, the international media
group based in London which focuses on the information, education, and
entertainment markets.

Contact: Patrice Paul, Mindscape, Inc.
Voice: 415-897-9900, ext. 377
Email: ppaul@mindscape.com
 
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