Presidential Election

Super Tuesday came and went, but the presidential campaign is just getting started. John McCain is the front-runner for the Republican nomination, while Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are in a tight race for the Democratic nomination.

What factors will lead voters to choose a candidate? Is a candidate's character more important than their stance on the issues? Does the candidate with the most money have the best chance of winning? How will race, gender, and age affect this year's presidential election?

Guests:

• Alisa Joyce Barba, western bureau chief for National Public Radio.
• Chris Reed, editorial writer and a blogger for the San Diego Union-Tribune.
• David Rolland, editor of San Diego CityBEAT .