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VIEWER POLL

When choosing a presidential candidate, which factor is most important to you?

Their political history and experience.
Their performances in the debates.
Their stance on specific issues.
Their religion, ethnicity, or family background.
Their geographical roots.
Their appearance.
Their personality.

 

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Click on the candidates' names to learn more about them. Read what they had to say during the Democratic Forum about critical domestic issues ranging from healthcare and housing to the economy and the environment. Join the discussion.

BIDEN

Senator, Delaware
JOE BIDEN

At age 29, Sen. Joe Biden became one of the youngest people ever elected to the U.S. Senate. He is currently serving his sixth term and is Delaware's longest-serving senator.

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CLINTON

Senator, New York
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

The former First Lady of both Arkansas and of the nation, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000, becoming the first female senator to represent the state of New York.

Dodd

Senator, Connecticut
CHRIS DODD

Elected to Congress in 1974, Sen. Chris Dodd served three terms in the House of Representatives. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1980 and is now in his sixth term.

EDWARDS

Former Senator, North Carolina
JOHN EDWARDS

In 1998, John Edwards served as Senator for North Carolina for one term. He ran for his party's presidential nomination in the 2004 election and was the nominee for vice president in that year's general election.

GRAVEL

Former Senator, Alaska
MIKE GRAVEL

Mike Gravel served in the Alaska House of Representatives and went on to represent Alaska in the U.S. Senate from 1969-81. He is best known for releasing the Pentagon Papers.

KUCINICH

Congressman, Ohio
DENNIS KUCINICH

Rep. Dennis Kucinich became the youngest mayor of a major American city when he was elected in Cleveland at age 31. After a decade-long break from politics, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996.

OBAMA

Senator, Illinois
BARACK OBAMA

The youngest candidate in the presidential race, Barack Obama is Illinois' junior senator. He is the sole African American currently serving in the Senate and only the fifth African American senator in U.S. history.

RICHARDSON

Governor, New Mexico
BILL RICHARDSON

Gov. Bill Richardson spent 14 years in Congress representing New Mexico. He has also served as Ambassador to the United Nations and U.S. Secretary of Energy. He was elected as governor of New Mexico in 2002.

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