In honor of this Friday night's presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama (the first of three)—and my obsession with politics as full-contact sport—I've compiled the following playlist to tell the story of the 2008 election so far. Whether you're red, blue, independent or other, enjoy.
Part I: The Primaries
“Changes” - David Bowie
The Thin White Duke sings about what us young (and old) Americans want in Washington this year.

Oscar Buzz: Who's ahead in this year's key races?
Leona Naess - "All is Fair"
the everybodyfields - "Worth Keeping"
After 30 years, Roman Polanski asks U.S. to dismiss charges
Album Stream: Listen to Mindy Smith's Christmas album My Holiday



