This Democrat from North Carolina stands for issues that affect the United States rather than other nations. He votes to leave Iraq to deal with itself.

It is time once again to delve into the presidential campaign, and I haven“t sided with anyone since the 2000 election. The ultimate one-sided reclaim for Bush in 2004 had me feeling like a slave who had been put in shackles. I had nowhere to turn.

There are many hopefuls getting ready to take the plunge in 2008; so get ready, rally behind your candidate; there is a year and a half to make the right decision (this time around).

So who will win the nomination for each party? The top standings currently don“t matter; the polls will change daily by remarks made, not to mention the TV bashing that has yet to begin.

Here are the favored right now:

Unfortunately, Sen. John McCain is leading the Republican nomination. This is only because those Americans who actually believe in this god-forsaken war have trust in a president keeping our troops in Iraq while believing that we will come out of this mess alive.

McCain is a firm Bush supporter and vice versa. The “McCain Doctrine” came out of Bush“s mouth at the State of the Union. Sending 20,000 additional troops is an act of Vietnam. If you agree to hold more American troops hostage overseas, then, by all means, vote for John McCain, vote for doom.

A potential prospect is one of the most famous ex-mayors of New York. Rudy Giuliani has announced his dedication to the campaign trail. If anything, Giuliani is known for his achievement on Sept. 11, when he pulled New York together on a dreadful day.

Before this, he was not especially well-known as a politician, but most certainly a fan favorite. In America“s eyes, he has gained respect, but that isn“t always what gets you into the Oval Office.

Sen. Hillary Clinton, hailing from New York, is leading the Democratic nomination and she has the chance to be the first female president. Just saying that sends chills down my spine. Is America ready for a female president?

Hillary is a savage American that has threatened the male dominance of the presidency. She would also be the first senator to become President since 1960 and that was John F. Kennedy.

Next we have the southern Sen. John Edwards. This Democrat from North Carolina stands for issues that affect the United States, rather than other nations. He votes to leave Iraq to deal with itself. Many issues are seemingly upstanding, but there are always broken promises after election.

An issue that many citizens are now aware of, that Al Gore has brought to light, is global warming. Although it is inevitable, we can slow down the process, and Edwards has ideas to help. As always, the constant battle for healthcare is an issue that has been on the table for years.

It was brought up in 2000 when George Bush proclaimed that healthcare would be more accessible to those who couldn“t afford it and then again at the State of the Union address. We are still waiting for Bush to come through with that promise.

The sleeper pick, the long shot, the “not-running?” Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold has declared himself in, then out of the running for the 2008 Presidential race.

Feingold gave the following statement cited on his Web site, "I'm sure a campaign for president would have been a great adventure and helpful in advancing a progressive agenda. However, I believe I can best advance that progressive agenda as a senator with significant seniority in the new Senate serving on the Foreign Relations, Intelligence, Judiciary and Budget committees."

Although Feingold has decided not to run, this statement does show a motivation for making a change in the political system and keeping up-to-date with the Wisconsin agenda.

This discussion could not end without mentioning Barack Obama. Could America have its first black president?

There is no denying that there would be chaos in every direction and hellish assassination plots. Obama is a rookie in the political game, and is not a heavyweight by any means. I am not against Obama, but I am not quite sure he has fully thought over what he is getting himself into. Politics is a ruthless industry, and campaigning for presidency requires even more stealth, stamina and killer instincts.

There is no saying what could happen in the next year or so. We will see who is still going to be hanging on, dropping out or dedicating him/herself to the campaign.

Who will be the next contestant to feed us false hopes to get in power? There will be pain, struggle, perseverance and dictation in a dictator-like manner telling us who to vote for. It will be pandemonium; it will be the 2008 presidential election at its best.

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