Thousands of college students from across the United States have witnessed the behind-the-scenes operations of national elections since 1984 by participating in the campaign seminar series offered by The Washington Center. For national politics in the United States, 2008 will be a seminal year and the Campaign 2008 Presidential Academic Seminar Series offers you a front row seat! Top political leaders will vie to be the 44th President of the United States, and all U.S. House representatives and one-third of U.S. senators will run for re-election. Without a doubt, the new landscape of political leadership will shift the course of the nation. Americans have many concerns, including the Iraq war, health care costs, homeland security and foreign trade and competitiveness.The mood of voters in 2008 will determine the future of these and other critical issues. Apply now to be a part of history!