E-mail a friendApril 6, 2005
Democratic Leader Sen. Harry Reid discusses the battle with the White House over judicial nominees and the future of Social Security. Trailblazing actress Diahann Carroll considers her legendary status in the business.
Sen. Harry Reid
Sen. Harry Reid
Currently serving his fourth term, Sen. Harry Reid has been the Democrats' leader since '05. He's known as a champion of environmental concerns and has a reputation as a consensus builder. After completing law school, Reid served as city attorney in Henderson, NV. He was elected to the State Assembly in '68 and went on to become the youngest lieutenant governor in state history. He also served on the Nevada Gaming Commission and two terms in the House. The Good Fight is Reid's recently published autobiography.
Diahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll
Singer-actress-entrepreneur Diahann Carroll is a brand. She's had a career of "firsts," including being the first African American actress to star in her own TV series. She won a Tony for No Strings—a role created just for her—and earned an Oscar nod for her work in Claudine and an Emmy nod for her Grey's Anatomy guest-star turn. She added author to her credits with the publication of her memoir, The Legs Are the Last to Go. A breast cancer survivor, Carroll gives generously in support of civic and humanitarian causes.