The panelists discussed the topic, "What It Will Take to Win in 2008," moderated by Evan Thomas. Topics included conservative and liberal politics, rating the 2008 candidates, campaign strategies, and probable campaign issues. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. Joe Klein is the author of Politics Lost: How American Democracy Was Trivialized by People Who Think You're Stupid, published by Doubleday. Thomas Schaller is the author of Whistling Past Dixie: How Democrats Can Win Without the South, published by Simon and Schuster. Byron York is the author of The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy: The Untold Story of How Democratic Operatives, Eccentric Billionaires, Liberal Activists, and Assorted Celebrities Tried to Bring Down a President: And Why They'll Try Even Harder Next Time, published by Crown Forum. Evan Thomas is the author of Sea of Thunder.