Primer for campaign 2008

July/Aug 2007 • Barack Obama • Mitt Romney

Sept/Oct 2007 • Rudolph Giuliani • John Edwards

Nov/Dec 2007 • Hillary Clinton • John McCain

Renewing American Leadership by Barack Obama July/August 2007 "The American moment is not over, but it must be seized anew. America cannot meet this century's challenges alone; the world cannot meet them without America."

Rising to a New Generation of Global Challenges by Mitt Romney July/August 2007 "We must strengthen our military and economy, achieve energy independence, reenergize civilian and interagency capabilities, and revitalize our alliances."

Toward a Realistic Peace by Rudolph Giuliani September/October 2007 "With a stronger defense, a determined diplomacy, and greater U.S. economic and cultural influence, the next president can start to build a lasting, realistic peace."

Reengaging With the World by John Edwards September/October 2007 "We must restore America's reputation for moral leadership and reengage with the world, moving beyond the empty slogan "war on terror" and creating policies built on hope, not fear."

Security and Opportunity for the Twenty-first Century by Hillary Rodham Clinton November/December 2007 "We must get out of Iraq, rediscover the value of statesmanship, and live up to the democratic values that are the deepest source of our strength."

An Enduring Peace Built on Freedom by John McCain November/December 2007 "America needs a president who can revitalize the country's purpose and standing in the world and defeat terrorist adversaries who threaten liberty at home and abroad."