Even as the mortgage meltdown, the credit crunch, and the threat of recession dominate the headlines, the 2008 race for the presidency continues to turn in important ways on Iraq and other national security issues. Indeed, Democracy Corps’ fourth major poll focusing on national security suggests that these issues will play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the voting in November, just as they have over the past three election cycles. The new findings point to major challenges and opportunities for the Democrats in both the presidential and congressional contests as candidates present their case to the public.