Stardock Entertainment today announced The Political Machine 2008, which aims to put players “in control of the 2008 presidential campaign,” for Windows PCs. 

"This is the ultimate game for political junkies and a really fun way for anyone to learn about the election process," said lead Designer Brad Wardell . 

"Once you put yourself in the campaign manager's shoes, you really get to see how each campaign tactic ultimately affects the outcome of the vote. The whole point is to be fun but part of that means being reasonably accurate."

Players can either play as real-life candidates such as Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton, or they can create their own before setting off “on the campaign trail to face a host of challenges including fundraising, talk show appearances, hiring spin doctors and winning endorsements."

The Political Machine 2008 us currently scheduled for a June release and will be available for the RRP of $19.95. If you want to learn more about the game, or if you simply want an “ideologically neutral location” to discuss the election itself, head on over to PoliticalMachine.com.