2008 Primaries
DemocratsAs Bartlet's second term comes to a close, the Democratic primary is anything but clear. Russell is the perceived frontrunner, but his lack of charisma and perceived shilling for special interest groups seems to have blown the door wide open
Vice President Bob Russell
Congressman Matthew Santos
Congressman Frank Underwood
Governor Eric Baker
Senator David Palmer
RepublicansFor the Republicans, a three-way fight appears to be ahead between the moderates, represented by Vinick and McAvoy; the establishment, represented by Walken and Reed, and the right represented by Butler
Senator Arnold Vinick
Reverend Don Butler
Mr Will McAvoy
Speaker of the House Glen Allen Walken
Governor Mike Reed