Vote for Cap Fendig in '08 Election Day 2007 is history, and we have 363 days until we elect a new president in the United States. Even if you live in a bubble, you likely know at least one of the mainstream candidates running for the chance to move into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. In addition to those top tier politicos, there are a plethora of long shot candidates -- fellas named Orion, Lanakila, and Steve who also hope to occupy the Oval Office. While these candidates might be on the fringe, they do offer a healthy dose of color, honesty, and humor to what can often be a bland stage show. And outsider candidates are not new to American politics. Every election cycle, candidates come out of the woodwork claiming that they're the best one to run the country. Some have no experience in government, some haven't led people in any capacity, and most weren't born in a log cabin. This year is no different. Candidates from all walks of life, including a psychiatrist, a paramedic, an art gallery owner, an average Joe, and even a self-proclaimed vampire are up against the heavy hitters. We may think they're tilting at windmills, but they think they can do a better job than the usual lot of senators and greasy palms that normally run for the highest office. It's doubtful any of the fringe candidates will succeed, but the U.S. is a better country because they're trying. Suggested Sites... 2008 Race for the White House - comprehensive look at the candidates and issues of the 2008 Presidential election. Oval Office 2008 - an impartial blog on the 2008 presidential election. C-SPAN: Road to the White House - making an attempt to not miss a single detail of the election. New Hampshire Political Library - chronicles New Hampshire's role in presidential politics. Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections - really, all you need to know is here.

Directory categories: 2008 Presidential Election, 2008 Presidential Candidates, Presdential Election History, Presidency

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