Election 2008

Get to know the contenders in the 2008 Presidential election with candidate interviews and issue briefs. Plus, try our Grade the Candidates tool, see photos of the candidates, and take quizzes about past Presidents.

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Who's Best For Our Future?

As Barack Obama and John McCain go head-to-head for the U.S. presidency, Reader's Digest asks them the tough questions. Our exclusive interviews reveal their positions, their promises, and what they like (and don't like) about each other.


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Best Win for Democracy

Americans are experiencing a newfound enthusiasm for politics.

Words From a Wise Man, Melvin Laird

Former Defense Secretary Melvin Laird talks about his long career, war, and the chances for peace -- especially between Republicans and Democrats.

Best Patriotic Pitch

One woman tries to restore the nation's respect for our country's National Anthem and what it stands for.

The Facebook Election

With their voices and votes, the under-30s are galvanizing politics. But they're not easy to typecast, as an exclusive RD poll reveals.


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Quotable Quote

“ Have you ever observed that we pay much more attention to a wise passage when it is quoted than when we read it in the original author? ”

— Philip G. Hamerton

Which of these issues will most influence your candidate selection this election year?


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