Politicians

Read profiles and interviews with American leaders and politicians.

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

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Take a peek at past and present snapshots of Presidential candidates with their families.

Check out this slideshow of unique and lovable presidential pets.

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1 In Their Own Words
To gauge how today's youth will shape our upcoming election, Reader's Digest commissioned a poll that posed a broad range of questions about the political and personal views of young adults between the ages of 19 and 29.
2 Quick Study: Voting Machines
Learn who's who when it comes to making sure the nation's voting machines work, plus get up-to-speed on ballot lingo.
3 National Survey of the Millennial Generation
4 Characters: Kinky Friedman
Kinky Friedman takes on the establishment. Pity the establishment.
5 Switching Off the Political Party Line
If you're sick of political campaign phone calls, the National Political Do Not Contact Registry gives hope.
6 Quiz: Presidential Trivia
7 Quiz: Presidential Words That Changed the World
8 Presidential Candidate Trivia
9 The 2008 Presidential Candidates: Fred Thompson
In his bid for the White House, Fred Thompson takes his cues from another actor who became President. The big question: Is he up to the role?