The 2008 presidential campaign is shaping up as the longest, most expensive, and most complex in history. Regardless of the outcome, the upcoming  election will set a new agenda for the nation.

As the candidates continue to put forth their visions for America and address citizens' concerns – a slowing economy, increased global competition, rising energy and health care costs, home foreclosures, shortcomings of local school systems, terrorism, homeland security, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan – voters, overwhelmed with information, may feel confused.

Faculty from Rutgers have a longstanding tradition of bringing insight and analysis to election campaign coverage and the issues that will matter to voters November 4, 2008. Backed by their scholarly work, Rutgers faculty have expertise in topics that range from the growing impact of women in politics and civic engagement among high school students to opinion polling to image-making and the effect of media on campaigns. They are working to ensure that voters go to the polls as informed citizens armed with more than sound bites.

For information about recent election-related scholarship and research by select faculty members, visit Rutgers’ Campaign 2008 Research Highlights page and the complete Campaign 2008 directory of Rutgers experts.