Event Alert: John R. MacArthur discusses the presidency pre-debate in Brooklyn, NY

An African-American candidate is running against the oldest candidate ever (and his running mate is a woman). It seems that–finally–anyone can be president. But can they? Harper’s Magazine Publisher and noted political commentator John R. MacArthur will discuss his new book You Can’t Be President: The Outrageous Barriers to Democracy in America with esteemed historian Eric Foner (read an excerpt from the book). A live screening of the second presidential debate will follow.

October 7, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

The Melville House Bookstore (DUMBO)

145 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn (Corner of Plymouth and Pearl) (MAP) Subway: F to York; A/C to High St.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information call (718) 722-9204