Don’t know which presidential candidate to support?  Don’t fret.  The library has recently purchased two books that will help you familiarize yourself with the candidates.

Meet the next president : what you don’t know about the candidates
by Bill Sammon 
A voter’s guide to the upcoming 2008 presidential campaign evaluates the platforms and positions of its major candidates, in a resource by a senior White House correspondent that offers insight into how the candidates view key issues.

The undecided voter’s guide to the next president : where the candidates come from, what they believe, and how to make your choice
by Mark Halperin
Mark Halperin, veteran reporter and political analyst, sizes up the White House hopefuls with intelligence, insight, and his trademark wit, offering engaging, in-depth examinations of the histories, qualifications, agendas, and personal beliefs of the major candidates-including Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Rudy Giuiliani, John McCain, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson, as well as some “dark horse” contenders.  Among the features in this book: Issue-by-issue charts defining where each of the candidates stand on the war in Iraq, health care, taxes, the economy, and other significant points of debate. An assessment of each candidate’s strengths and weakness. A hypothetical glimpse into the future of each candidate’s potential presidency. Areas of possible controversy that could spark heated discussion and affect the outcome of the race. Personal facts and anecdotes about each candidate-including exclusive Q&A’s covering everything from their junk food weaknesses to their biggest superstitions. (from the book jacket)

1. Undecided Voters Blues: Part 2
2. Cutting Through the Rhetoric
3. MyDebates
4. Learn About Your Government
5. The Living Room Candidate