2008 elections

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Although not technically over until the parties respective conventions at the end of the summer, the most fascinating U.S. Presidential primaries in decades have come to a close with improbable victors.

Neither candidate, however, will get much rest as the 2008 U.S. Presidential election stands as the most important in at least 60 years. The economy, foreign relations and the wars in the Middle East are all under heavy stress and the candidates bring very different governing philosophies to each.

Does either of these candidates have what it takes to steer America through the troubles ahead?

Make the case for your candidate:

And don't forget about the Vice Presidential selections. Make a case for your preferred candidate.

Meanwhile, the candidates aren't the only topics of interest in recent U.S. elections:

All 2008 election Arguments

Iraq

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The success of the Surge in Iraq has shifted American attention to the economy and the upcoming elections. But the rationale behind the surge - political reconciliation - has not transpired, and the additional forces are due to be drawn down. At the same time, McCain and Obama have vastly different visions regarding America's continuing presence in Iraq, as well as how and where to fight Al Qaeda.

All Iraq Arguments

Politicization of the DoJ

Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez has moved on, but the controversies surrounding the Justice Department remain in Congressional crosshairs. Fired U.S. Attorneys, political prosecutions, litmus tests and the departure of almost the entire senior leadership have left the public perception that where there's smoke, there's fire.

All DOJ Arguments