As the 2008 presidential campaign kicks into high gear, it's time for Americans to get out of the passenger seat and start driving. I know this may sound a little preachy, but if you've ever complained about our ailing health care or education system, a troubled war in Iraq, or a faltering economy, it's time to stand up and be heard.
There's a basic truth to our democratic system: our elected leaders are only as good as we push them...
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