November 2008 will mark a historic moment in American politics as the people of the United States choose their 44th president. At a time when dissatisfaction with the status quo has reached momentous proportions -- regardless, in many cases, of partisan affiliation -- and two Democratic party candidates have pushed race and gender boundaries, this election is primed to be particularly significant. The Grano Speakers Series invited Camille Paglia, Shelby Steele, James Carville, and David Gergen to discuss the issues pertinent to the 2008 race. This book offers a written record of their remarkable takes on Iraq, the candidates, and other questions, full of the trademark insight for which each of these speakers is known.