Obama, Clinton appeal for Democratic unity in N.H.
UNITY, N.H. - Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton sought Friday to turn the page on their bitter, history-making fight for the Democratic presidential nomination, declaring the next chapter is about beating Republican John McCain.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-06-27
Many Hollywood celebrities rally behind Obama
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Many Hollywood heavyweights who had supported Hillary Clinton are rallying behind Barack Obama, pledging money and star power to his U.S. presidential bid before a big fundraiser next week.
People:George Lopez Hillary Clinton David Geffen Ann Richards Barack Obama Oprah Winfrey Activities:US Election 2008
2008-06-19
Flash flood inundates Wis. town for 2nd time
For nearly a year, this tiny southwestern Wisconsin village has struggled to survive after a devastating flood. A new deluge may have sealed its fate.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-06-10
Long, busy summer lies ahead of McCain and Obama
While many people will work on their tans this summer, or on summer reading lists or on not working too hard, two exceptions -- John McCain and Barack Obama -- and their underlings will be working.
Nations:U.S. People:Kathleen Sebelius Mitt Romney Evan Bayh Jim Webb Carly Fiorina Mark Warner Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-06-08
AP tally: Obama effectively clinches nomination
Barack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, based on an Associated Press tally of convention delegates, ending a grueling marathon to become the first black candidate ever to lead his party into a fall campaign for the White House.
Nations:U.S. People:Bill Clinton Jesse Jackson Barack Obama John McCain John Edwards Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-06-03
Officials say Obama starts search for running mate
Likely Democratic nominee Barack Obama has begun a top-secret search for a running mate, fresh signs that the general election campaign is well under way and the primary race against Hillary Rodham Clinton is basically over.
Nations:U.S. People:Hillary Clinton Kathleen Sebelius Mitt Romney Evan Bayh Jim Webb Christopher Dodd Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-22
Obama faults McCain; Clinton mulls delegate fight
Barack Obama criticized likely general election rival John McCain on Wednesday where it could hurt most -- the Arizona senator's reputation as a champion of ethics. Hillary Rodham Clinton, meanwhile, raised the possibility she might carry her fight to the Democratic convention floor.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain Barack Obama Al Gore George W. Bush Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-21
Obama wins Oregon, moves to brink of nomination
Barack Obama stepped to the brink of victory in the Democratic presidential race Tuesday night, defeating Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Oregon primary and moving within 100 delegates of the total he needs to claim the prize at the party convention this summer.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-20
Former Clinton aide, Obama strategist in talks
A top strategist for Barack Obama has reached out to Hillary Rodham Clinton's former campaign manager about joining forces for the general election, the latest sign of political reconciliation between the two rivals as Obama begins consolidating his position as the likely Democratic nominee.
Nations:U.S. People:Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-20
Clinton to Obama: Not so fast
Hillary Clinton had a warning on Monday for rival Barack Obama, who is on the verge of claiming the U.S. Democratic presidential nomination: Not so fast.
People:John McCain Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-19
Perfect timing: Obama's super show-stoppers
With her deep party ties, New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was supposed to own the superdelegate primary. But in the last two months, it's been the rookie, Democratic rival Barack Obama, who has maximized his superdelegate moments.
Nations:U.S. People:Bill Richardson Barack Obama John Edwards Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-16
Edwards gives long-awaited endorsement to Obama
Democrat John Edwards endorsed former rival Barack Obama on Wednesday, a move designed to help solidify support for the party's likely presidential nominee even as Hillary Rodham Clinton refuses to give up her long-shot candidacy.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John Edwards Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-14
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