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John Edwards Attorney and Former Presidential Candidate Once a trial lawyer, Edwards transitioned into politics for a one term stint in the Senate (D-N.C.). He sought the Democratic nomination in the 2004 primary before becoming John Kerry's vice presidential running mate. He is a 2008 presidential hopeful. |
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Hillary Clinton Senator & Former First Lady Hillary Clinton is a junior Democratic Senator from New York. Married to former President Bill Clinton, she was First Lady from 1993 to 2001. She is currently seeking the Democratic nomination for President in 2008 and is considered the front-runner. |
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Harry Reid Senator, Senate Majority Leader As a Democrat and a Mormon from Nevada, Harry Reid's seemingly incompatible set of beliefs have put him in the position of Senate Majority Leader. He is also known for admiring President George H.W. Bush while having referred to his son as a "loser." |
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Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House Pelosi is a Democratic Congresswoman who has represented California's 8th Congressional District since 1987. In 2002, She became first woman to lead a minority party or one of the major parties in the House and in 2007, she became the first female Speaker. |