With the presidential campaign in full gear, George W. Bush and Al Gore have pulled out the stops on election-year promises. Take a look at some of their goals and the promises they have made in order to achieve them.

American presidents have a long, and sometimes contentious, relationship with the press. Learn how presidents have gotten along with the media over time and how they have used the press to get their message out.

Texas Gov. George W. Bush's most daunting challenge may be living up to the hopes that victory-hungry Republicans have attached to his famous name. The last time a Republican won the White House, it was the elder George Bush in 1988.

Richard Cheney has served in Congress and worked for three presidents during his long and respected career. Now he's been called on to be George W. Bush's running mate. What positives and negatives does he bring to the Republican presidential ticket?

Many Democrats are wondering whether Vice President Al Gore will fulfill the dream he has nurtured from boyhood, despite his fund-raising prowess and all the magisterial trappings of incumbency. The Gore camp believes there still is time "to tell the people who this guy really is.

Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore has picked Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman as his running mate. Meet the new vice presidential candidate, a widely respected politician with strong credentials on moral and defense issues.

Ralph Nader has been at the forefront of consumer issues for nearly 40 years. Now he's taking on Al Gore and George W. Bush in the political arena. Check out this unlikely presidential candidate.

Pat Buchanan is making his third presidential bid. Get to know the conservative talk-show host

Democratic candidate Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush have worked hard to present their positions on the issues. But how well do we really know them? Let's get beyond the politics and find out who they are.

Presidential wives have helped their husbands win elections and have campaigned for causes throughout history. Test yourself on the contributions of America's first ladies.

Current projections say the Social Security system will run out of money by 2037. What do George W. Bush and Al Gore say they will do to keep Social Security afloat? Find out with this interactive survey..

Who shows more leadership on the gun control issues, George W. Bush or Al Gore? Use this survey to see which candidate best represents your positions on gun control.

With more than 40 million Americans lacking health insurance, health care is a key issue in the 2000 presidential campaign. How do George W. Bush and Al Gore plan to address health care challenges in this country? Find out with this interactive survey.

The world may be a safer place today than it was a decade ago, but serious security issues still face the United States. How do the presidential candidates plan to meet U.S. defense commitments and national security challenges in the 21st century? Find out with this interactive survey.