Decision 2008

As I am sure you all know, the 2008 Presidential election is quickly approaching. For those of you who are politically savvy, congratulations and happy voting! For the rest of us, it may not be such a terrible idea to brush up on America's past - and present - before November 4th.

If you're a registered Independent, Democrat, or Republican, you may want to swing in to the library in the coming weeks and take a look at Abington's collection. For an abridged version of high school U.S. History, pick up The Price of Power: America Since 1945 by Herbert Agar, located in the General Collection. For a look into the difficult times for the middle-class, check out Boiling Point: Republicans, Democrats, and the Decline of Middle-Class Prosperity by Kevin Phillips, also located in the General Collection.

If religion is what interests you, check out Strategic Extremism: Why Republicans and Democrats Divide on Religious Values by Edward Glaeser, available in Online Content.

Lastly, for a closer look into the lives and policies of the Democratic and Republican Presidential nominees, check out Barack Obama: This Improbable Quest by John K. Wilson, located in the General Collection or John McCain: An American Odyssey by Robert Timberg, located at the Pattee Library. To have a copy sent to Abington, stop in to the library and use the Cat to request it.

For those of you who would like to participate in this year's historic election, please make sure to register to vote at www.rockthevote.org.