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Guest host: Frank Sesno
As rumors swirl about possible vice presidential picks and when the candidates will make their announcements, guest host Frank Sesno and a panel of experts discuss who's on the short-list and who the long-shot candidates are to be the next Vice President.
Chris Cillizza, Author of "The Fix" on washingtonpost.com
Todd Harris, principal with Navigators, LLC and served as a senior communications strategist and spokesman for Senator John McCain, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor Jeb Bush, and former Tennessee Senator and actor Fred Thompson.
Jennifer Palmieri, Senior Vice President of Communications, Center for American Progress. She was National Press Secretary for the 2004 Edwards for President campaign and served as National Press Secretary for the Democratic National Committee during the 2002 election cycle. She was White House Deputy Press Secretary from 1998 to 2001. Her career in politics began in the Congressional office of Congressman Leon Panetta (D-CA).
Robert Dallek, Teaches for Stanford University in Washington,DC. He's the author of numerous books, including: "Hail to the Chief: The Making and Unmaking of American Presidents" and "Nixon and Kissinger: Partners in Power." In September 2008 his book on Harry Truman will be released. It is part of the series of short presidential biographies Arthur Schlesinger edited.
Guest host: Frank Sesno
The Republican political strategist and former head of the Christian Coalition presents his first novel and talks about parallels between fact and fiction.
Ralph Reed, political consultant and author
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