Michael Barone talked about the book he wrote with Richard Cohen, The Almanac of American Politics, 2008, published by National Journal Group. His book is a comprehensive political reference guide which profiles every member of Congress and every governor and offers an in-depth look at the politics of each of the fifty states and House districts.

Michael Barone is a senior writer with U.S. News and World Report and a Fox News Channel contributor. He has written numerous books and is the principal author of the biannual Almanac of American Politics.