Even though the United States Presidential Election is set to take place on November, 4 2008, more than a year away today, the heat is already on. The reason is obvious. A US President is the most powerful president in the world- the world president.

The winner of the election will be the 44th President when he or she is inaugurated on January 20, 2009.

The 2008 Democratic National Convention will be held on August 25-28, 2008 while the 2008 Republican National Convention will be held on September 1-4, 2008.

The following are the Presidential Candidates from the two main parties:

Republican Presidential Candidates

1. Mike Huckabee: 
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on January 29, 2007
Current job: Term as Arkansas governor ended in January 2007
Birth date: August 24, 1955; Hope, Arkansas
Family: Married Janet Huckabee
Religion: Baptist
Education: Ouachita Baptist University, B.A., 1975; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1976-80
Campaign Web site: www.explorehuckabee.com

2. Rudy Giuliani:
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on February 5, 2007
Current job: Lawyer and consultant
Birth date: May 28, 1944, Brooklyn, New York
Family: Married Judith "Judi" Nathan (2003-present); Donna Hanover (1984-2002, divorced); Regina Peruggi (1968-1982, annulment). Children: stepdaughter Whitney (1986); Caroline (1989); Andrew (1986)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education: Manhattan College, A.B., 1965; New York University Law School, J.D., 1968
Campaign Web site: www.joinrudy2008.com

3. Senator John McCain:
Candidate status: Announced. Filed statement of candidacy November 16, 2006
Current job: U.S. senator from Arizona
Birth date: August 29, 1936, Panama Canal Zone
Family: Married Cindy Hensley (May 17, 1980 - present); Carol Shepp (1965-1980, divorced); Children: Bridget, 1991 (adopted from Bangladesh, 1992); Jimmy, 1988; Jack, 1986; Meghan, 1984; Sidney, 1966; Adopted sons from Carol's previous marriage: Andy, 1962, and Doug, 1959.
Religion: Episcopalian
Education: U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1958; National War College, 1974
Campaign Web site: www.johnmccain.com

4. Ron Paul: 
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on March 12, 2007
Current job: U.S. representative from Texas
Birth date: August 20, 1935; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Family: Married Carol Paul; five children
Religion: Protestant
Education: Gettysburg College, B.A., 1957; Duke University, M.D., 1961
Campaign Web site: www.ronpaul2008.com

5. Mitt Romney:
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on January 3, 2007
Current job: Term as Massachusetts governor ended in January 2007
Birth date: March 12, 1947; Detroit, Michigan
Family: Married Ann Davies (1969-present); five children
Religion: Mormon
Education: Brigham Young University, B.A., 1971; Harvard University, M.B.A., J.D., 1975
Campaign Web site: www.mittromney.com

6. Tom Tancredo
Candidate status: Announced.
Current job: U.S. representative from Colorado
Birth date: December 20, 1945; Denver, Colorado
Family: Married Jackie Tancredo; two children
Religion: Presbyterian
Education: University of Northern Colorado, B.A., 1968
Campaign Web site: www.teamtancredo.org

7. Fred Thompson
Candidate status: Announced. Announced candidacy on September 5, 2007 Full story
Current job: Actor -- most recently appeared on TV’s "Law & Order." ABC radio commentator
Birth date: August 19, 1942, Sheffield, Alabama
Family: Married Jeri Kehn Thompson (2001-present); divorced Sarah Knestrickin 1985.
Religion: Protestant

8. Duncan Hunter
Candidate status: Announced. Files statement of candidacy with the FEC on January 23, 2007
Current job: U.S. representative from California
Birth date: May 31, 1948; Riverside, California
Family: Married Lynne Hunter
Religion: Baptist
Education: Western State University, B.S.L and J.D., 1976
Campaign Web site: www.gohunter08.com


Democratic Presidential Candidates

1. Senator Hillary Clinton:
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on January 22, 2007
Current job: US. senator from New York
Birth date: October 26, 1947, Chicago, Illinois
Family: Married Bill Clinton (1975-present); Children: Chelsea (1980)
Religion: Methodist
Education: Wellesley College, B.A., 1969; Yale University Law School, J.D., 1973
Campaign Web site: www.hillaryclinton.com

2. John Edwards:
Candidate status: Announced Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on January 3, 2007
Current job: Lawyer, former director of the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Birth date: June 10, 1953; Seneca, South Carolina
Family: Married Elizabeth Anania (1977-present); Children: Jack (2000); Emma Claire (1998); Catharine ("Cate" (1982); Wade (1979-1996)
Religion: Methodist
Education: North Carolina State University, B.S., 1974; University of North Carolina, J.D., 1977
Campaign Web site: johnedwards.com

3. Senator Barack Obama:
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on February 12, 2007
Current job: US. senator from Illinois
Birth date: August 4, 1961; Honolulu, Hawaii
Family: Married Michelle Robinson (1992-present); Children: Natasha (2001) and Malia Ann (1999)
Religion: Christian; attends Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago
Education: Columbia University, B.A., 1983; Harvard University, J.D., 1991
Campaign Web site: www.barackobama.com

4. Joe Biden:
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on January 31, 2007
Current job: US. senator from Delaware
Birth date: November 20, 1942; Scranton, Pennsylvania
Family: Married Jill Tracy Jacobs (1977-present); Neila Hunter (1966-1972, died). Children: Joseph "Beau"; Robert; Amy (1971-1972); Ashley (1981). Five grandchildren.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education: University of Delaware, B.A., 1965; Syracuse University, J.D., 1968
Campaign Web site: www.joebiden.com

5. Chris Dodd:
Candidate status: Announced . Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on January 11, 2007
Current job: US. senator from Connecticut
Birth date: May 27, 1944; Willimantic, Connecticut
Family: Married Jackie Clegg; two children, Grace and Christina
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education: Providence College, B.A., 1966; University of Louisville, J.D., 1972
Campaign Web site: www.chrisdodd.com

6. Mike Gravel:
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on April 14, 2006
Current job: CEO of the Democracy Foundation, lecturer
Birth date: May 13, 1930, Springfield, Massachusetts
Family: Married to Whitney Stewart Gravel. Children: Martin and Lynn. Four grandchildren.
Religion: Unitarian
Education: Columbia University, B.S., 1956
Campaign Web site: www.gravel2008.us

7. Dennis Kucinich: 
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on December 29, 2006
Current job: US. Representative from Ohio
Birth date: October 26, 1947, Chicago, Illinois
Family: Married Elizabeth Harper (2005-present); Sandra Lee McCarthy-Horn (1977-1986); Children: Jackie
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education: Case Western Reserve University, B.A. and M.A., 1973
Campaign Web site: http://kucinich.us

8. Governor Bill Richardson
Candidate status: Announced. Filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC on January 22, 2007
Current job: New Mexico governor
Birth date: November 15, 1947; Pasadena, California
Family: Married Barbara Flavin Richardson; no children
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education: Tufts University, B.A., 1970; Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, M.A., 1971
Campaign Web site: www.richardsonforpresident.com.
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Bearing in mind the power and the influence of a US President in the socio, political and economic activities of the world, who is your candidate for the exalted post and why is (s)he your candidate?

Hilary Clinton, Not because she is a woman(I dont Support the gender stuff, i prefer everybody be judged according to his/ her ability not based on gender, sex, religion or any sentiments) but because she is Smart, Calculative, bold and an acute Politician.

This is the latest opinion poll from the CNN

Democrat
1. Clinton: 40%
2. Obama: 30%
3. Edwards: 14%
4. Richardson: 4%
5. Biden: 4%
6. Dodd: 2%
7. Kucinich: 2%
8. Gravel: <1%

Republican
1. Giuliani: 24%
2. Huckabee: 22%
3. Romney: 16%
4. Mccain: 13%
5. Thompson:10%
6. Paul: 6%
7. Hunter: 2%
8. Tancredo: 1%

Once a democrat--always a democrat.  I have always voted democratic--win, lose or draw!

Go Hilary R. Clinton for 2008!  She is not perfect and can flip-flop as much as she wants since Americans are super flip flippers anyway--(friends today, enemies tomorrow) ----No condition is permanent.  Otherwise they would not have gone into Iraq--having befriended Saddam Hussein at one point in time.  I believe you can change your mind on issues as much as you want to reflect that things never stay the same.  It is only human,and not a sin or character defect like most numbskulls would want us to believe.

Having cleared that, I loved the way she handled the Lewisnky scandal.  It shows a person, not just a woman who can function under pressure and can stay focused on what is most important in her life.  She has made lots of mistakes, but so have the other canditates. 

She is loved and that is all that counts--though hated by some too.  That is alright--for you cannot please the whole world!  With Bill Clinton at her side and not by Lewinsky's side, I think Hilary will be a good president.  She is learning the ropes well and she has the best teacher in Bill Clinton.  I can never vote republican because the party does not represent what my ideals are and boy they are too damn ugly!

Unfortunately, i cannot vote in the american election, but i have a word of advice for you all.

The best candidate of the whole lot is Joe Biden. I have listened to all candiadtes, Democrats and republicans, yet i have seen no one who is well equiped to handle America's tough situation as Joe Biden. Unfortunately, joe Biden is rather too old and should be the secretary of state. In his place as President comes barak obama. So from 1st to third, my choice is Joe Biden (1st), barrack obama (2nd) and hillary clinton (3rd).

The next president, among other things must have stopping the war as his priority. The problem with the American economy, mortgage crises and credit crunch is 100% as a result of poor foreign policy. The mortgage crises cannot be solved even if the Fed further cuts rates. This is because the root problem is as a result of increasing treasury rates which is as a result of continued borrowing from the treasury to finance the war in Iraq.

America needs a sincere president and hillary clinton is not. People do not realise that Bill Clinton succeded because he was more into dialogue. Hillary is completely different from the husband, so no one should be decieved in thinking that America's glorious era of the 90's would be re-enacted if Hillary wins the nomination.

It seems as i'm only concerned with the Democrats. Yes, i do not see much promise from the Republicans. They are more interested in maintaining the status quo. Now, Europe is about to become the new world super-power, even ahead of America. The current domination of the Euro and the new EU constitution requiring an EU President, should signal to us all that America needs a change from the Republcan world-view.

If you watch the Presidential Debate last night on CNN, one will no doubt give it to Hillary. Although, there is no way you will not have a political enemy, but the woman was very intelligent and knows her onion. She is also experienced! Besides, except we experience what was done to bring Bush to the throne, the time is up for the Republicans.

Hillary will surely go places.

Hilary Clinton.

obama is a cool guy, i think.dnt know much abt clinton

Barack Obama is the person that american needs at this point in time, he is a man of candor and is not extreamly partisan. hillary is just a liar and will do or say anything to win. she doesnt stand a chance cos she is very polarising and is no different from george bush. people are getting to know obama and so many are leaning towards him because of what he stands for and the ideas he has(he represents the ordinary american not the special interest organisations). The audacity of hope is what america needs.

Hilary Clinton.

Barack Obama seems to be the best candidate

May be US should come and hire Obasanjo

Obama is the best candidate, but he'll not win because he is black. so may be hilary will win and i hope she'll go ahead and win the republicans.

Any one of them can win if Prof. Iwu is hired to perform his abacadabra.
I would have preferred Obama.
But reality shows that there would be a white woman in the white house before a black man

I like Huckabee a lot. He's gained on the polls in the last month or so. Though something tells me He's being promoted to cut Giuliani's lead.