In this special election edition, Thursday’s Observer gives you an in-depth look at the candidates, issues facing voters, and the overall feelings surrounding the 2008 Presidential election.

The ideological battle for ‘middle’ America, by ARIEL OLSON

New candidates do not inspire young blacks to go to the polls, by ADINA YOUNG

To vote or not to vote? A young person’s plight, by JANELLE PLUMMER

President Hillary Clinton. Is America ready?, by JANINE COOPER

Breaking into the boys’ club, by CAITLIN LUKACS

Hispanic vote crucial in 2008 election, by JANINE COOPER

OPINION: ’08 election and its faults, by KEOSHA JOHNSON