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The author commends the efforts of the staff of "Campaigns & Elections," for the success of the "Art of Political Campaigning" conference in Washington.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one on the 3rd Annual Reed Awards program, one by Sandra Suárez on how social media helped Egyptian citizens topple an oppressive regime, and one on the use of Twitter and social media in contemporary political campaigns.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue including one on aspects of midterm electioneering, one on voter anxiety and one on the 50th anniversary of the 1960 U.S. presidential campaign.

The author shares his views on the mid-term election season in the U.S. in 2010. He thinks the season offers some surprises, a major power shift, and some fascinating case studies in what works and does not work in campaigning. He believes campaigns matter more than they ever have before since voters are angry and very much involved in the process. He notes that the journal will focuses on trends shaping the elections.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue including one on the list of rising candidates who will shape political campaigns in the U.S. for the next two decades, one on the overlooked art of media buying, and "8 Things I Hate About Media Buyers," by Kurt Snow.

The article presents letters to the editor and announces the appointment of James Klatell as managing editor of the periodical "Politics." One letter responds to the death of Republican politician Jack Kemp and his contribution to the party. Other letters comment on the suggestion of author Phillip Stutts that U.S. political parties should invest money and time on creating a voting program as part of their campaigns in the May 2009 issue. Klatell was a managing editor of various political web sites and worked for television network CNN.