President Barack Obama

The Shine is Definitively Off of Obamamania
Just one year after the start of an historic term as president, Barack Obama has found that the ebullience that surrounded his campaign and election has died down significantly.

Obama: One Year Complete in White House
Barack Obama won the US Presidential elections in November 2008, and thus has completed one full year in the White House.

Matthew Hoh Resignation Letter Puts Pressure on Obama
The resignation letter of Matthew Hoh is the most clearly presented case for why America can't win in Afghanistan and it comes at a crucial time for President Obama.

Obama Hit with Criticism for Nobel Peace Prize Win
After being shockingly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Barack Obama is now facing criticism from the left and the right.

Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Obama, a surprise winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, on 9 October 2009.

Obama Approval Rating Drops in California, Rises Around the Country
President Obama has seen his approval numbers slip in California and rise around the country as he struggles to enact his agenda.

Obama Keeping Quiet on Adding Troops in Afghanistan
President Obama will not downgrade the Afghanistan war to a counterterrorism effort, but he has not yet noted if more troops will be sent overseas.

Obama Administration Tries to Tie Healthcare Overhaul to Jobs
Obama administration claims small businesses will be helped and will create more jobs once healthcare legislation is passed, entirely ignoring the fact that the current bill being debated would use a heavy hand to force small businesses to provide health insurance or face penalty taxes.

Sarkozy and Obama: No Love Lost?
Giving a sort of a shocker to the Americans and to the global political arena, French President Nicolas Sarkozy recently spewed verbal venom over Obama's political statements.

Facebook Poll Asks if Obama Should be Killed
A Facebook poll created by a user asked whether President Obama should be killed and the Secret Service is now investigating.

Obama Gets Feisty in Addressing Israeli, Palestinian Leaders
President Obama put his mean voice on in urging Israelis and Palestinians to sit down and negotiate for peace, but an argument that has spread across several millennia doesn’t appear to be even remotely close to ending in our lifetime.

Obama Lets his Guard Down with Letterman
President Obama sat down with David Letterman last night and touched on many topics, some political and some personal.

Latest Health Care Proposal Popular with Industry Groups
The latest popular health care proposal coming out of Congress has insurance companies giddy over the possibility of millions of new customers, but concerned over a 35% tax on high-cost plans.

Obama Accused of Lying by Congressman During Speech on the Hill
Representative Joe Wilson, a Republican, shouted at President Obama during a recent speech by the president, accusing him of lying.

Obama Warns Students about Posting on Facebook
President Barack Obama, in a speech to a small group of ninth graders in Arlington, Virginia, warned them to be careful about what they post online.

Obama Adviser Resigns Over Past Controversial Comments
Obama environmental adviser Van Jones resigned over the weekend, amid concerns that his past controversial statements will get in the way of President Barack Obama’s agenda.

Democrats Demanding that White House Keep "Public Option"
Democrats are demanding that President Obama keep the "public option" available in any legislation reforming healthcare

Armed Protesters Lurking Outside Obama Speech Locations
In Arizona, roughly a dozen openly armed citizens stood in protest outside of the convention center where President Obama was speaking, including one man with an assault rifle.

Howard Dean Challenges Obama's Flexibility on Health Care Overhaul
Former Vermont governor and leading liberal talking head Howard Dean said a government-run insurance option was essential to reforming health care, while Obama backed off that stance.

Nationwide Anger Erupts Over Healthcare "Overhaul" Plans
Americans are hot and bothered by the concept of President Obama’s healthcare overhaul, and they’re apparently not going to take any legislation that Big Brother tries to force down their throats sitting down.

Obama Approval Rating Drops to Fifty Percent
President Barack Obama is facing lower approval ratings primarily because of the still struggling economy and the stalled health care overhaul.

Arkansas Crowd Openly Mocks Politicians over Obama Health Plan
Arkansas shows up as an unexpected battleground over an increasingly unpopular health care overhaul, and the same story is playing out around the country.

Harvard Professor and Arresting Officer to Continue Dialogue
After meeting with President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for beers at the White House, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Joseph Crowley indicated that they would continue to talk to one another about the incident.

Obama Invites Harvard Professor, Arresting Officer to White House for a Beer
President Obama is trying to settle the national uproar the he helped stir after commenting on the arrest of a black Harvard professor on charges of disorderly conduct in his own home.

Fellow Officers, Officials Defend Cop Obama Claims Acted Stupidly
The media is running wild with the story of the black Harvard professor and the police officer who arrested him for disorderly conduct after a misunderstanding at the professor's home.

President Calls Senate Delay on Health Care Bill "OK"
President Obama notes that delays on the health care bill will be "OK," as long as Congress continues moving forward.

Massachusetts Officer Disappointed by Obama "Stupidly" Comment
President Obama recently commented on an issue of "racial profiling" that he knows little about and, in the process, is guilty of the same approach by which prejudice exists in the first place.

Obama Challenges African Americans to Aim Higher
In a speech yesterday, President Barack Obama urged African Americans to demand more of themselves and their children.

President Obama, Hospitals Agree to Deal on Health Care
Hospitals have granted the White House a huge concession in foregoing Medicaid and Medicare payments in the future, and the Obama administration hopes it’s enough to get an ambitious health care plan throughout Congress.

Obama Chides Putin, Notes That its Time to Move on From Cold War
Just a few days removed from a summit Moscow, President Obama gently chided former Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he has "one foot in the old ways."

Iran Slams Obama, Likens Him to Bush
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called out President Barack Obama yesterday, saying that Obama's comments on Iran are a mistake.

President Obama and the Iranian Election - Why His Response is Appropriate
President Obama's approach to the unrest in Iran is being criticized by many, but if his critics knew a little more about our history with the Islamic Republic, they might understand why he has chosen this path.

President Obama Signs Tough Anti-Smoking Bill into Law
President Obama signs a new bill into law that will give the FDA unprecedented control over the tobacco industry.

Family of Barack Obama
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Obama Doesn't Blame Bush for Current Economic Crisis
President Barack Obama pointed to decades of mismanagement and missed opportunities as the underlying reasons why the current financial crisis occurred.

Obama Makes Healthcare Reform Pitch to AMA
President Barack Obama is speaking to the American Medical Association in Chicago to try to garner support for his administration's proposed major overhaul of the US health care system.

President Obama Wants Some More Money for Health Care
President Obama, seeking yet more money for a plan to fund a health care overhaul, is likely to send the U.S. deficit into hyper-drive in the early years of the plan.

Newt Gingrich Claims Obama has Already Failed
In a keynote speech at a Republican Fundraising event, Newt Gingrich explained his idea that President Obama has already failed the American people.

France – Meet President Barack Obama
President Obama and his family traveled to France after a tour of various countries internationally, and was so popular among the French that one restaurant owner likened him to God.

Obama Makes Strong Push for Two State Solution in Middle East
President Obama asked Israel, Palestine, and the rest of the world to push harder than ever for a two-state solution that could bring stability to the Middle East.

Obama Calls for New Relationship Between U.S., Muslims Worldwide
President Obama, speaking in Cairo, calls on a new world order that produces peace between Muslims and the U.S.

Obamas Hit the Town in NYC for "Date Night"
Barack Obama, fulfilling a campaign promise to his wife Michelle, jetted off to the Big Apple over the weekend for dinner and a show.

Obama Promises Naval Academy Grads They Will Only Fight if Absolutely Necessary
President Barack Obama assured Naval Academy graduates and all members of the U.S. military that they would only be put in harm's way if absolutely necessary.

Biden, Obama and the Media Have Fun with Joe’s "Top Secret" Slip
Joe Biden, well known for speaking his mind, was reported to have divulged the "top secret" location of a vice presidential bunker over the weekend, but it turns out he referred only to an office in his new residence.

Obama Sets New Fuel and Emissions Standards
President Barack Obama has announced new fuel economy and emissions standards that, if all goes as planned, will help the United States achieve better fuel efficiency and a cleaner environment.

President Obama Trying to Block Public Release of Abuse Photos
President Obama, in an abrupt about-face, has decided to try to suppress photographs of U.S. soldiers abusing prisoners, a move that has some liberals up in arms.

Newt Gingrich Gets His Dander Up Over Obama/Chavez Greeting
Newt Gingrich and several Republican senators have criticized President Obama over his friendly greeting of U.S. foe Hugo Chavez, but the president simply isn’t buying the criticism.

President Obama Calls for End Nuclear Weapons – Worldwide
President Obama, thinking globally, spoke in Prague yesterday about plans to denuclearize the world.

Obama Looking for Added $83.4 Billion in "Special War Money"
In a one hundred and eighty degree turnabout, President Obama is requesting war funding through special legislation that he derided former President Bush for just two years ago.

Obama Exploring Radical Geoengineering Solutions to Global Warming
Barack Obama's chief science adviser, John Holdren, explained during an interview that the administration was exploring all options to fight global warming, including trying to cool the planet by artificially blocking sunlight.

The Immigration Battle Hits Home with Obama’s Aunt
An immigration case involving President Barack Obama’s aunt may end up causing a headache for the leader of the free world.

Immigration Troubles for Obama’s Aunt Puts Prez on the Hotseat
President Barack Obama’s aunt, a Kenyan immigrant who is living in the United States illegally, is having her denial for asylum revisited.

Obama to Dispatch More Troops and Civilians to Afghanistan
The war effort in Afghanistan is getting a boost, with thousands of troops being called on in addition to the 17,000 troops and civilian trainers that have already been ordered.

Bush Backs Up Obama During Speech in Canada
Former President George W. Bush offered President Obama his support in a recent speech in Canada and spoke of a new book that will detail his 12 toughest choices while in office.

American Public Not the Only AIG Detractors as Obama Joins In
Speaking on the matter of AIG corporate bonuses, President Obama actually gets choked up with emotion, and parrots the wishes of the U.S. public to do anything possible to not allow $165 million in executive bonuses.

North Korea Accuses Obama of Infringing on its Sovereignty
The North Korean military has issued a statement indicating that they believe the Obama administration is meddling in North Korean affairs, though they have offered very little detail regarding the alleged intrusion.

Obama to Clash with Teachers Union Over Merit Pay
President Barack Obama is going to propose a merit pay structure for teachers, which would also include measures to re-train or remove ineffective teachers.

President Obama Spins Current Crisis, Speaks of "Opportunity"
President Obama continues to face difficulties revolving around the U.S. economy, but his message of hope and better days ahead is a reminder of his ambitious plans.

Obama Plans to Make Government Contracts More Competitive and Transparent
In a move aimed at cutting government waste, President Barack Obama has announced that he will revamp the way that government awards contracts to private companies.

President Obama Seeks Russian Help on Iran, But No Deal in Place
As Barack Obama seeks Russian cooperation in nullifying a potential future Iranian nuclear threat, Russia continues to be concerned with U.S. missile defense in the region.

Obama, Guns, and Responsibility
Gun control legislation in the new Obama administration has taken a back seat to more urgent issues - but only for the time being.

Obama Promises to Get Tough with Washington Lobbyists
Obama talks and acts tough in gearing up for a fight with special interests and their lobbyists as he prepares to try to get the nation back on track.

Racist E-mail Prompts Mayor to Resign
Mayor Dean Grose of Los Alamitos, California has announced that he will resign his position after he circulated a racist e-mail referencing President Barack Obama.

President Obama Wants to Expedite Action on Wall Street Reform
Obama wants quick action on Wall Street reform and will go to the G20 summit in April, hoping to be armed with a new regulatory framework.

Obama, Mostly Unquestioned by the Media, Now Taking Some Lumps
On the issue of loan modifications and government programs to help troubled borrowers, Obama’s words are not quite matching up with the reality.

American Troops to Leave Iraq in 18 Months
The Obama administration is expected to announce soon that it will be calling back all U.S. combat troops from Iraq by August of 2010.

Is President Obama Truly Being Bipartisan?
Well, he sure is trying, despite what his critics would tell you.

Obama to Address Nation on Economic Crisis
In a speech from the House of Representatives during prime time, President Barack Obama will explain his plans to turn the economy around and make certain that America understands this isn't his fault.

New York Post Cartoon Doesn’t Appeal to the Hyper-Sensitive
New York Post cartoonist sought to make fun of Congress and play up the recent violence of a pet chimpanzee, but instead is being called a racist who compared President Obama to a "monkey."

Among Talk of Stimulus, Obama Also Focuses on Mortgage Relief
President Obama’s mortgage relief program will be announced later today and include $75 billion toward stemming the tide of foreclosures.

Barack Obama's Autobiography: Dreams From My Father
‘Dreams from My Father - A story of race and inheritance', is an autobiography of President Barack Obama, describing his childhood and young adulthood.

Obama Gives Glimpse into Future Dealings with Republicans
In the news conference that followed President Obama's speech in Indiana, he was asked what he's learned from the process of proposing his stimulus package. His answer was very telling.

Obama's Nominee for Performance Czar Drops Out Amid Personal Tax Issues
Nancy Killefer withdrew her nomination for performance czar after revelations that she failed to pay unemployment taxes for household help and a lien was filed against her home.

Daschle Appointment Proving Troublesome for Obama
In addition to tax accounting errors that will require Tom Daschle to refile previous years' tax returns and pay substantial additional taxes, his previous employers may create a conflict for his new post.

Obama to Arabic Network: U.S. is Not Your Enemy
In a seemingly unusual move, but one that was certainly planned as a powerful gesture, President Barack Obama gave his first formal television interview as U.S. president with an Arabic satellite TV network.

Obama Criticizes al-Qaida, Encourages Fresh Start with Muslim World
After years of strained relations with Muslim countries of the world, President Obama is going to great lengths to convince these nations that the U.S. is not their enemy.

Obama Closing Guantanamo Bay, Focusing on Foreign Policy
Obama moves to foreign policy during his second day in office, and promises the closure of the Guantanamo Bay prison facilities.

Senator Kennedy is OK After Suffering Seizure at Obama Luncheon
Senator Ted Kennedy, joyous as the inauguration of Barack Obama took place, suffered a seizure at a post-inauguration luncheon, but now appears to be doing just fine.

Obama Halts Outgoing Bush Proposals, Calls for Review
Any pending regulations enacted by the Bush administration have been halted by President Obama and are now subject to legal and policy reviews by the new administration.

Barack Obama - 44th President of the United States of America
The enigma called Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, as Barrack Hussein Obama II. The historical climb to the position of ‘44th President of the United States of America’ not only makes him a popular political rival, but also the epitome of resilience and great courage…

Obama is Gearing up to Take on the Presidency, Gaza Problem
He’s been mum to date on the issues in the Middle East, but President-elect Barack Obama is now gearing up for his inauguration and facing down the Gaza issue.

First Openly Gay Episcopal Bishop to Pray at Inauguration
After weeks of criticism for selecting an anti-gay minister to give the invocation at his inauguration, Barack Obama has tapped an openly gay New Hampshire minister to offer a prayer as well.

Obama Blamed by al-Qaeda Operative for the Gaza Turmoil
Number two in command of al-Qaeda makes incongruous statements about President-elect Obama’s role in the Gaza Strip bombings.

Pro-Palestinians Gather at Obama’s Hawaii House to Protest
President-elect Barack Obama, due to be sworn into office on January 20, can’t escape a small group of protestors outside his Hawaii vacation home.

Obama to Be Sworn in with Bible from Lincoln Inauguration
In yet another nod to the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in using the same bible that Lincoln used at his inauguration.

Russians Getting Feisty, Plan on Testing Obama on Arms Issues
The U.S.’s erstwhile Cold War enemy Russia has indicated concern over American missile defense measures of late, and plans to test President-elect Barack Obama on the issue.

Barack Obama Hopes to Reposition the U.S. in Muslim Eyes
Barack Obama has renewed his promise to deliver a message of peace in a Middle East capital, and will use his full name during his swearing in ceremony.

Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Claiming Obama Ineligible to be President
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a case brought by a New Jersey man claiming that Barack Obama does not satisfy the constitution's requirement that presidents must be natural-born citizens.

Gitmo Prisoners Ask to Confess at War-Crimes Tribunal
Gitmo prisoners work to rush to a trial as president-elect Barack Obama’s term in office nears.

Cuba Eager to Explore Possibilities with Obama
Cuba's recently retired leader, Fidel Castro, has written in published articles that he believes his country can open an effective dialog with President-elect Barack Obama.

Bill Clinton Praises Obama as His Cabinet Rounds into Shape
Obama picks national security team and fills other posts, with the media continually questioning his selection of former rival Hillary Clinton for secretary of state.

With Obama to Take Office, World Looks to U.S. on Environment
The U.S. is rejoining world talks on the environment, and the incoming Obama administration promises sweeping changes in America’s involvement in the process.

Obama Planning to Nominate Hillary Clinton as Top Diplomat
Aides have leaked President-elect Barack Obama’s plans to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton to the post of secretary of state.

Barack Obama Meets Secretly with Hillary Clinton, May Tap Her for Secretary of State
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met secretly yesterday and rumors are swirling that the President-elect may name Hillary Rodham Clinton as his Secretary of State.

Cosby Show a Driving Force Behind Obama’s Election?
A theory that the long-running "Cosby Show" paved the way for Barack Obama’s election is making headlines, with the comedian commenting that the idea may be plausible.

First Up for Obama – How About Missile Defense?
Barack Obama, running on a platform laden with domestic issues and backed by populist support, will likely spend his first years in office trying to fix the economy and fend off the Russians.

Obama to Meet with President Bush in Oval Office
President-elect Barack Obama will get his first ever look inside the Oval Office today as he has a sit-down meeting with President George W. Bush to discuss issues surrounding his transition into office.

World Watches U.S. Elections, Waits for a Different America
As the U.S. elects a new president, the world is looking on and hoping for a "different" America as they choose sides and prepare for their election festivities.

World Rejoices as Barack Obama Wins Presidential Election
People from around the world were watching last night's US presidential election with as much interest as Americans, and Barack Obama's convincing victory provides hope that American foreign policies will soon change.

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Provide Live Election Coverage
The stars of Comedy Central's The Daily Show and The Colbert Report provided live coverage of rolling election results and even stayed on late to declare Barack Obama the winner.

President-Elect Barack Obama's Biography
Following an overwhelming victory at the U.S. Presidential Elections, Barack Obama continues to create headlines for all the right reasons. Read about President-Elect Barack Obama’s biography to know more about this personality.

Barack Obama Becomes the First African-American President
Barack Obama wins the US Presidential elections, becomes the first African American President.

Obama’s Influential Grandmother Dies at the Age of 86
Senator Barack Obama’s grandmother, Madelyn Payne Dunham, passed away late on Sunday, just two days shy of the U.S. presidential election.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Cast Their Votes in Chicago
Barack Obama and his wife Michelle officially cast their ballots this morning at an elementary school in Chicago and the long-anticipated day of national decision is finally underway.

Barack Obama Timeline
Barack Obama, a name well-known to everyone today, is the first African-American name to be a part of the list of nominees for the prestigious position of the president. Let us go through the timeline of Barack Obama and take a look at the milestones in his life.

Poll Shows McCain and Obama Even in Two Battleground States
Poll results in Missouri and North Carolina show the candidates in a virtual dead heat, while key counties within the states show that McCain is very strong in less populated areas.

National Polls Show John McCain Closing Gap on Barack Obama
Despite yesterday's unprecedented media blitz from Barack Obama, several polls show John McCain closing the gap among likely voters.

Barack Obama to Appear in 30-Minute Infomercial on Major Networks
In an unprecedented presidential campaign advertising blitz, Barack Obama is appearing in a 30-minute prime time infomercial on several networks, amidst a whirlwind day of publicity appearances.

Obama Gets Endorsement from Alaska's Largest Newspaper
The Anchorage Daily News announced on Sunday that it will be endorsing Barack Obama for president, referring to Governor Sarah Palin as "too risky" to be so close to the presidency.

Former Bush Press Secretary Endorses Obama
The former White House press secretary for President Bush recently announced that he will be supporting Barack Obama in the upcoming presidential election.

Obama Opens 8 Point Lead in Most Recent Poll
Barack Obama's lead in the polls has grown in the most recent telephone poll, with the surge attributed to Powell's recent endorsement of the Democratic candidate.

Colin Powell Publicly Endorses Obama, but McCain Still Optimistic
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell publicly endorsed Sen. Barack Obama on Sunday, dealing a blow to the McCain campaign.

Gloves Come Off in Final Presidential Debate
In preparation for the big day on November 4, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama slugged it out one final time in a televised debate Wednesday, and the tone was a bit more edgy than the previous two bouts.

Obama Holds 3 Point Lead
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama holds a slim 3 point lead over Republican opponent John McCain less than four weeks before the November election.

Obama and McCain Take Off the Gloves
Mudslinging reaches an all time high as the presidential candidates enter into the final leg of the race for the White house.

Obama Is Not A Muslim
(but would it be so terrible if he were?)...Ali-Karamali's forthcoming book, The Muslim Next Door,is a personal account of her life as an American Muslim, as well as an analysis of misconceptions and media distortions about the practice of Islam around the world.

Will They or Won't They Debate?
John McCain’s campaign suggests a postponement of Friday’s first major debate between the candidates to deal with the economic crisis: Obama says no thanks

McCain Delays Obama Debate to Focus on National Crisis
Republican presidential candidate John McCain announced Wednesday that he will delay a scheduled debate with Barack Obama as well as a David Letterman appearance so he can devote all his time to helping resolve the nation’s financial crisis.

McCain Attacks Obama’s Ties to Felon Tony Rezko
New McCain ad accuses Obama of being "born of the corrupt Chicago political machine."

Be Nice to Undecided Voters; They’ll Pick the Next President
Polls show voters giving preference to Obama. Or McCain. It depends on what day it is.

Homeland Security May be Due for Shakeup
Homeland Security Chair Senator Joe Lieberman may regret criticisms against Obama if the Dems take the White House.

Lipstick-Gate
The McCain campaign is accusing Barack Obama of calling Sarah Palin a pig in lipstick – but did he?

Did Obama’s Convention Speech do the Trick?
Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the DNC was supposed to reassure voters that there is substance beneath the style – did it?

Obama’s VP Choice is…
Barack Obama’s coy avoidance of the topic of VP choice ends as he announces he has made his choice.

Obama Plans to Trash McCain at Dem Convention
Barack Obama is expected to use the stage at next week’s Democratic National Convention to criticize Republican John McCain.

Is Barack Obama a Celebutante?
According to the recent ads by John McCain, Barack Obama is all style and no substance. But who are the ads actually working for?

Obama Changes Mind About Tapping Oil Reserve
Barack Obama made another shift in his energy policy Monday regarding the federal oil reserve.

Obama Calls War in Iraq a Distraction
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama reiterated his pledge to end the war in Iraq by the summer of 2010, calling it a distraction from other security threats and opportunities.

McCain and Obama on the Issues
A look at where the two candidates stand on issues important to voters.

Obama, Clinton Rallied in Unity, Massachusetts on Purpose
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton purposely chose the symbolically named city of Unity, Massachusetts, to try to bring divided Democrats together.

Obama Withdraws Public Finance Pledge to Gain Cash Advantage
Barack Obama announced his plans to refuse public campaign funds, freeing his campaign to control where the money comes from.

Gore Backs Obama for Presidency
Former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Al Gore has announced his support for fellow Democrat Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.

Obama Sets up Website to Combat Rumors
Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama has set up a website devoted to debunking "scurrilous" rumors about him and his wife.

Yes, He Can!
Barack Obama finally clinches the Democratic nomination race.

Barack Obama Wins the Democratic Nomination
According to the Associated Press, Barack Obama has won the Democratic presidential nomination.

Obama Fails Another History Lesson
Barack Obama takes the heat after making another public remark about history that is completely inaccurate.

Castro Worries Obama Will Starve His People
Castro expresses concern that Obama may continue the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba, causing suffering and hunger to the Cuban people.

After Split Primaries Obama Closer than Ever to Nomination
With a win for each Democratic candidate in this week’s primaries in Oregon and Kentucky, the Democratic nomination race plows on as Obama comes within reach of the prize.

Edwards Backs Obama
On the day after his trouncing by Hillary Clinton in West Virginia, Obama rebounds with the endorsement of John Edwards.

Obama Still Ahead Despite Spanking in West Virginia
Obama’s overwhelming loss in West Virginia hasn’t put much of a dent in his lead, and even Clinton sounds conciliatory.

Did John Edwards Admit He Voted for Obama?
While steadfastly refusing to endorse either Obama or Clinton, Edwards insists he did not inadvertently slip up and admit that he "voted for him."

Dream Ticket or Democratic Nightmare?
Just days after the public tide has turned – again – in favor of Obama being the presumptive nominee, talk swirls about an Obama-Clinton "dream ticket."

Nomination Race is "Over," Say Pundits
After this week’s double primary, Obama has thrown the knockout punch in his bid for the Democratic nomination.

Obama Takes North Carolina
Exit polls show that Barack Obama has won the North Carolina Democratic primary.

Obama’s Superdelegate Gains Top Clinton’s
Three prominent Democratic party leaders, both superdelegates, have pledged to support Obama this week, continuing the senator’s increasing gains against Hillary Clinton.

Demise of Giant Pig Balloon Links Obama to Pork
The fate of the giant, inflated pig released by Roger Waters at this week’s Coachella music festival is now known, and it’s not good.

Flag Pins? ABC Debate Moderators Catch Flak for Debate
Reaction to Wednesday night’s Democratic debate has elicited much criticism for aiming low, focusing on campaign gaffes and trivia instead of issues that matter to voters.

Obama Has Mac Attack
Barack Obama has set his sites on Republican presidential candidate John McCain.

Obama Gets it Wrong with McCain
Republican hopeful John McCain says Barack Obama misunderstood his comments about maintaining a military presence in Iraq.

Obama’s Speech on Race Gets People Talking
The speech made by Barack Obama this week in reaction to pastor Jeremiah Wright’s inflammatory statements receives wide praise, gets people talking.

Obama Actual Winner in Texas
Despite wide media reports of Clinton’s "victory" in the Texas primary, Obama will walk away with more delegates.

Obama Captures 9th Win in a Row, Increasing Momentum
Barack Obama’s decisive victory in Wisconsin underlines voters’ increasing conviction that Obama is the one who can beat McCain.

Obama Caught in the Act!
In a recent speech, Barack Obama lifted words from another politician’s speech without giving proper credit. Hillary screams plagiarism.

Obama Sweeps Primaries: is it the Turning Point?
Barack Obama sweeps primaries in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia by substantial margins: is this his turning point?

Obama Steals Virginia from Hillary!
Barack Obama has succeeded in taking Virginia in the primaries, giving the Illinois senator another boost in his race for the presidential seat.

McCain Victor on Super Tuesday as Obama Claims Narrow Lead
The Republicans solidified frontrunner status for John McCain, while Obama and Clinton both claim victory over Super Tuesday primaries.

Kennedys Announce That They Will Back Obama
The Kennedy family shocked the public Monday when they shunned Hillary to back Obama.

Clinton, Obama Back Down from Attack Ads, Try to Make Nice
After polls showed negative voter response to the bickering between Democratic frontrunners Clinton and Obama, both tried to smooth ruffled feathers.

Status Quo Upended as Obama, Huckabee Win in Iowa
The Iowa caucus results seem to support the idea that American voters are ready for change.

Obama leads Clinton in Iowa, May be Stronger Candidate
New polls show Barack Obama with a 4% lead over Hilary Clinton, and with more voters saying he’s also their second choice, Obama could win in Iowa.

The Gloves are Off: Edwards, Obama pummel Clinton at Demo Debate
Hillary Clinton stumbles during Tuesday night’s Democratic debate, as Obama, Edwards, and others sling harsh criticism her way.

Dick Cheney and Barack Obama are Cousins
During an interview with MSNBC this week, Lynne Cheney revealed her discovery that her husband and Democratic candidate Barack Obama are related.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama Swap Nasty Barbs via Hollywood
David Geffen, founder of DreamWorks movie studio, is at the center of nasty political swipes taken by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama.

How Can Obama's Stimulus Package Help You Avoid Foreclosure?
If you're facing a foreclosure you would be wise to read about the President's new stimulus plan.

What Obama's 2009 Stimulus Package Means to You
How will the President's new stimulus package affect you?

President Obama’s Stimulus Package - How will it Affect You?
How will the President's new stimulus bill affect you?

Obama Urges Black Americans to Aim for Higher Goals
In speech to NAACP, US president emphasizes education and raising expectations for new generation

Obama's First Pitch As President Falls Flat
US president's less-than-perfect form was revealed at a baseball game in St Louis

Obama Deeply Moved By 'evil' Slave Fortress
On a historic visit to Africa, the president delivers a rallying cry for an end to war and corruption

'Obama is Like the Messiah': Africans React to Obama's Visit to Ghana
Africans give their opinions of Barack Obama as he makes his first visit to the continent as president

Obama Plans Democratic Push in Africa
US president to emphasize democratic goals for African countries during speech to Ghanaian parliament

Barack Obama Pushes for Climate Change Deal Between G8 and Developing Countries
Mini-summit to lay groundwork for post-Kyoto meeting at Copenhagen but chance of breakthrough is slim

Barack Obama Urges Russia Not to Interfere in Neighbouring States
US president goes on first trip to Russia and calls on Moscow to stop viewing America as an enemy

Obama in Russia Amid Fading Hopes of Nuclear Arms Deal
Medvedev seeks to tie weapons reduction treaty to US missile defence as Obama makes first presidential trip to Moscow

Obama Heads to Russia Facing Nuclear Arms Impasse
Medvedev seeks to tie arms reduction treaty to US missile defence, ahead of Obama's first presidential trip to Moscow

Obama Signs Sweeping Tobacco Regulation Bill
Despite having smoked for years, US president signs legislation giving Food and Drug Administration new powers

Barack Obama Sticks to Cautious Approach Despite Iran Upheaval
Republicans unhappy as US president resists temptation to repsond to jibes from iranian leaders

Obama Administration Criticised Over Failure to Disclose Coal Dump Locations
Administration turns down senator's request to make public the list of 44 dumps, which contain arsenic and metals

Obama Exhibits Fly-swatting Skills During Tv Interview
A new accolade must now be added to Barack Obama's already scarily long list of accomplishments

Obama to Extend Benefits for Gay Federal Workers
Same-sex partners to get access to health benefits

Barack Obama: No Flies on Him
US president breaks off from television interview to swat persistent fly

Obama Administration Reluctant to Criticise Iran Election Results
White House today refused to go beyond an expression of concern about the conduct at the polls

Obama Outlines Plan for Universal Healthcare System in Us
'We have decided that it's time to give every American quality healthcare,' said the president

The Plot to Kill Barack Obama
When police arrested two young white racists here in Bells, Tennessee, did they foil a deadly plan? Ed Pilkington reports

Barack and Michelle Obama: Dressed for Success
Barack Obama's favored suit on the election trail was a $1,500 (£900) ­single-breasted, two-button number from the Gold Trumpeter collection by Hart Schaffner Marx

Barack Obama Arrives in Paris Ahead of D-day Normandy Landings Anniversary
US president arrives to an eager French audience for commemorations of D-Day Normandy landings

Barack Obama's Speech in Cairo Draws Mixture of Praise and Scepticism
Reaction in Egypt to landmark address suggests US president is liked but doubts remain over policies

Bin Laden Accuses Obama of Sowing 'revenge and Hatred' in Muslim World
Al-Qaida leader's recording released as US president arrives in Saudi Arabia for start of Middle East tour

Obama Wants Lula As Next World Bank President, Brazilian Magazine Says
Appointment of non-US citizen in break with tradition would symbolise commitment to fighting global poverty

Obama Hopes to Break Iranian Nuclear Deadlock By December
US president says cuts in US and Russian nuclear stockpiles may help push negotiations

Obama Bid to Help Queen Attend D-day Ceremony 'news to Us', Says No 10
Buckingham Palace content with current arrangements, says Gordon Brown's spokesman

Cartoonists Prepare to Strip Obama for Action
Robert McCrum: Hungry literary agents and their clients are stalking the corridors of US publishing with tempting proposals for pot boiling biographies about Obama

Relations With Us Plunge As Israel Snubs Barack Obama Over Settlements
Jewish state rejects US president's demand for an end to grabbing land in West Bank

Rush Limbaugh Calls Obama a Racist
Rush Limbaugh has decided that President Obama is a "reverse racist." This is a compliment, which I'm sure that Limbaugh didn't know at the time he said it.

How Obama Set the Tone for a Quiet Revolution in Gay Rights
US witnesses unprecedented cultural change with appointment of gay men and lesbians to senior political posts

'Clash of the Titans' Pits Obama Against Cheney on Guantánamo Closure
Barack Obama collides with former vice-president as he vows to push ahead with plans to close detention center

Obama and Cheney Clash Over Guantánamo Torture
President will say US must respect human rights, while Bush vice-president will argue that harsh interrogation got results

Obama Urged to Confront China Over Yuan Valuation
Unions and Congress members back bill to threaten Beijing amid claims currency is keeping exports artificially cheap

Obama Allows Transfer of Technology to Make Uae First Arab Nuclear State
• Critics argue decision may prompt Middle East arms race• Move worth billions of dollars to US companies

Obama Picks Financial Backer for Uk Ambassador Post
Chicago friend Louis Susman chosen for plum posting despite Obama's promise to end cronyism in Washington

Profile: Louis Susman, Obama's Pick for Ambassador to the Uk
Low-key Chicago investment banker known as the 'vacuum cleaner' for his ability to suck up cash for Democrats

Obama Sets Strict Limits on Car Exhaust Emissions
Policy requires US automakers to produce cars and trucks that get an average 35.5mpg by 2016

Obama to Overhaul Car Industry With Stringent Exhaust Targets
Demand for average 35.5mpg from all new vehicles by 2016 is president's 'biggest step' so far towards lowering pollution

Despite Smiles and Nods, Obama and Netanyahu Are Miles Apart on Policy
The Israeli prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, nodded repeatedly today as he listened to US president Barack Obama when they met the press at the White House. Netanyahu nodded most vigorously when Obama spoke about the threat that would be posed by a nuclear-armed Iran

Netanyahu Meets Obama to Discuss Middle East Policy
Israel's hawkish prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, met President Obama today for talks expected to shape the direction of one of the toughest political challenges either leader will face in the coming years

Obama at Notre Dame: It’s About Lives not Opinions
The administrators at Notre Dame had it in mind to foster tolerance and diversity with those of differing opinions. Among the graduating class a few students had Obama’s circle logo pasted on their caps leaving no doubt what was in their minds.

Opposing Views on Abortion 'irreconcilable', Says Barack Obama
US president strives for common ground and urges campaigners not to demonise each other in speech

Anti-abortion Protesters Arrested As Barack Obama Addresses Notre Dame
Demonstrators invade premier Catholic college • Decision to host 'pro-choice' president angers alumni

Obama Makes His Bid for Middle East Peace
The president has signaled a very different approach to the Jewish state as Washington looks for 'real results'

Who's Obama Cuddling Up With Tonight?
Robert McCrum: The US President reports that tired of briefing books he relaxes with Netherland

Obama to Continue Military Tribunals at Guantánamo
The administration said it would introduce a number of reforms to the military commissions

Obama to Revive Guantánamo Military Tribunals
US president says trials of detainees will be made fairer, banning evidence obtained from cruel treatment

Barack Obama's Us Climate Bill Seen As a Step Forward
Barack Obama's deal calls for a 17% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by 2020

Obama Moves to Postpone Release of Images Showing Alleged Detainee Abuse
Administration officials express concern that making photos public may endanger US troops

Obama Replaces Top General in Afghanistan
General David McKiernan replaced by counter-insurgency specialist as Obama's new strategic plan is put in to action

Obama to Deliver Speech to the Muslim World in Cairo
Aim is to help cool relations between Muslims and the west• Egyptian capital chosen for being center of Arab world

Obama to Scrap Funding for Abstinence-only Programmes
US president proposes a new $110m plan to help teens avoid pregnancy

Barack Obama's $1.8bn Vision of Greener Biofuel
Obama administration makes it clear it does not see corn-based ethanol as part of long-term climate change solution

Obama Plans to Give Millions to Fight Terror Threat in Pakistan
Meeting scheduled with leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan• Fragility of Pakistan is top foreign policy issue in Washington

Judge David Souter's Retirement Gives Barack Obama Early Chance to Make Appointment to Supreme Court
Appointment to the country's highest court will be first by a Democrat for 15 years

Obama Guard on Mexico Trip 'has Swine Flu'
President said to be in no danger, but confirmed US cases continue to climb

Obama Welcomes Arlen Specter to Democratic Fold
President describes Republican senator who crossed the party divide as 'one tough hombre'

America on the Cusp of Change As Barack Obama Completes 100 Days
Euphoria of African-Americans in once-segregated Charlotte gives way to acceptance that it's a long game

Obama White House Reverses Bush Rule on Protection of Endangered Species
Move marks return to a requirement that government wildlife experts sign off on new development that could hurt animals, fish or plants at risk of extinction

Can Ahmadinejad Copy Obama's Election Slogan? Yes, He Can
Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hopes US president's winning words will work for him too as he seeks second term

All the President's Emails: Melissa Hathaway, Joe Biden, Eric H. Holder Jr, Hillary Clinton, Malia Obama
Tim Dowling: A selection of Barack Obama's emails from recent days

Obama in the Clear
President declared well after death of Mexican archaeologist he had met raised alarm over possible swine flu contagion

Americans Split on Torture As Polls Approve Obama's First 100 Days
Narrow majority back president's decision to release Bush administration torture memos amid high approval ratings

State That Made Obama Gives Its Verdict on Him
Barack Obama returns to Iowa to unveil his future plans and find out what they think so far

Barack Obama Begins Push for Middle East Peace
US president to invite Israeli, ­Palestinian and Egyptian leaders to the White House within the next two months

Obama: Bush Aides May Be Prosecuted Over Torture
In an about-turn, the president said those who approved use of interrogation measures could face prosecution

Obama Moves to Calm Cia Fears Over Potential Prosecution
President's visit to CIA headquarters comes after new disclosures of harsh interrogation techniques

All the President's Emails: Ted Kennedy, Michelle Obama, Rahm Emanuel, Joe Biden and Jon Favreau
Barack Obama copies G2 in on his otherwise highly confidential electronic communications. This week: Bo the dog, a new 'Axis of Evil', and Barack's spectacular book sales

Chávez's Literary Gift to Obama Becomes Bestseller Overnight
Sales surge for book about the history of Latin America's exploitation after exchange at summit of Americas

Barack Obama Offers Olive Branch to Chávez, Ortega and Latin America
US president launches charm offensive aimed at southern hemisphere's most radical leftist governments

Bush Officials Defend Physical Abuse Described in Memos Released By Obama
General Michael Hayden, head of the CIA under Bush, and Michael Mukasey, who was attorney-general, criticize Obama for releasing memos

Raúl Castro Open to Talk With Obama About 'everything'
Olive branch by leader is a further sign of improved relations between Cuba and the US

Obama Releases Bush Torture Memos
Insects, sleep deprivation and waterboarding among approved techniques by the Bush administration

Obama Annouces Plan for High-speed Rail Along 10 Busiest Us Routes
Barack Obama today called on Americans to climb aboard with his ambitious vision of building high speed rail corridors along 10 of the country's busiest routes

Obama to Rule on Bush Torture Memos
President must decide whether to release memos authorizing the use of torture drawn up during the Bush administration

Obama to Face Pressure on Cuba Policy at Summit of the Americas in Trinidad
Barack Obama to meet with Mexican president Felipe Calderon before flying to Trinidad and Tobago for conference

Obama Administration Issues Warning Over Right-wing Extremists
Leaked homeland security memo says radicals may recruit Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans

President Obama, Extends A Hopeful Hand
The subtlety of expression on the officer's face screams a powerful, deeply emotional, heartfelt collective "thank you" on behalf of most people of color. This article reveals why this particular African American U.S. President has earned overwhelming love, respect, and goodwill especially among millions of minorities from around the world.

Obama to Drop Uranium Precondition for Iran Nuclear Talks
In a major shift, the president is set to end policy that Iran must suspend uranium enrichment to begin talks

Vatican Vetoes Barack Obama's Nominees for Us Ambassador
Caroline Kennedy deemed unacceptable because of abortion views

Obamas' New White House Pet Excites Us News Hounds
It is the moment that America has been waiting for for months - the identity of the First Pet has been revealed

Barack Obama's Half-brother Refused Uk Entry Visa
US president's half-brother refused after providing false documentation in a visa application

Barack Obama Brings Truce in Culture War
Republicans discover 'god, guns and gays' no longer fire up voters worried about keeping homes and jobs

Obama Set to Tackle Immigration Reform
The US has an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants, most of them from Mexico and other parts of Latin America

Storm Brews As Barack Obama Embarks on Pledge to Grant Citizenship to Illegal Immigrants
New US president's immigration reform hopes to succeed where George Bush failed

A Few of Barack Obama's Favourite Things
Never mind the Queen - what everyone wants right now is an endorsement from the US president. Esther Addley on Brand Barack

Obama Tour: The United States, Christianity and History Insulted
Excited media and political pundits are chomping at the bit to discuss the merits or the failures of President Obama’s worldwide romp through Europe and Muslim countries. Here is one view.

Barack Obama Says: Time for Iraqis to Take Back Iraq
President wraps up eight-day trip to Europe by imploring Iraqis to 'take responsibility for their own country'

Barack Obama Woos Muslims From Secular Turkey
President extends olive branch by declaring the US seeks partners to pursue 'common goals'

How Barack Obama Refrained From Using the 'g' Word in Turkey
Turks anxious to hear Barack Obama's position on controversy surrounding deaths of Armenians

US Poll Reveals Deep Polarisation in Early Stage of Obama Era
Barack Obama's promise to reunite the United States has so far failed to materialize, according to Pew Center poll

The 52 Minutes of Obama Magic That Changed the Nuclear Rules
Two presidential speeches in two days signal end of cold war strategic thinking for Barack Obama

Barack Obama's New Offensive Against Nuclear Weapons
Radical drive among series of measures to improve security unveils as Nato leaders meet

Barack Obama Emphasises Shared Responsibility in Strasbourg Speech
Responsible politics and reinvention of transatlantic bonds two big themes of Obama's speech to students

All Around Europe, We Are Getting Used to a Very Different President
Barack Obama has given every indication he means business, says Jonathan Freedland

Obama Warns North Korea Over Ballistic Missile Launch
Japan has sent destroyers to northern coast and has threatened to shoot rocket down if it veers towards its territory

Obama Wants Us All – Even Gordon Brown – to Stay Happy. If We Do, We Might Pull Out of This Slump
Alexander Chancellor: The US president is right to try to keep up people's spirits, for confidence among ordinary people is just as important as confidence in the financial markets

G20 Talks Bring Arms Control Treaty Between Russia and Usa
Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev take steps towards 'nuclear free world' with pledges to agree cuts by December

Barack Obama's G20 Visit Casts Warm Glow Over 10 Downing Street
Excitement on the streets - and in No 10 - as US leader on first foreign trip talks up 'special relationship'

Obama and Medvedev Become Latest Leaders to Tackle Nuclear Issue
Barack Obama and Dmitri Medvedev, who met today ahead of the G20 summit in London to discuss nuclear disarmament, are the latest leaders to seek agreement on the thorny issue

G20 Summit: Us Alone Cannot End Recession, Says Barack Obama
American president insists there are no great divisions between G20 nations on how to deal with the crisis, but warns 'everybody has to pick up the pace'

Professor Obama's Lesson in Diplomacy
Barack Obama brought his studied eloquence to bear in his pre-G20 press conference with Gordon Brown; but can he deliver on his promises?

Barack Obama Overturns Bush Policy As Us Seeks Seat on Un Human Rights Council
George Bush refused to become involved with the council's predecessor, the Human Rights Commission

G20: Barack Obama Flies Into London to Face Franco-german Challenge
Merkel and Sarkozy will insist no parties at summit should discuss fresh stimulus package

Barack Obama Fever Gives Way to Protests on European Trip
Presidential trip to take in G20 summit, Nato's 60th birthday bash and more head-to-head meetings

Brown and Obama May Fail in Afghanistan, But They Cannot Give Up
Max Hastings: Western involvement in the region is hugely problematic, but the rise of al-Qaida in Pakistan has made it worth the risk

Prospect of Barack Obama Show Causes Uk to Clear Its Decks
London prepares for first official visit of US president ahead of G20 summit in Docklands

Response to a Proposal for Serfdom
A criticism of the president in his buyout plan, as well as his inability to curb the excesses of the buyout businesses. CEOs and Capitalists are making millions from tax dollars being thrown at valueless businesses. And the economy is only worsening, showing no signs of stopping.

Barack Obama's War: Focus on Beating Taliban and Al-qaida
President puts Afghanistan and Pakistan border at center of foreign policy, warning of plans to attack US homeland

There's Nothing New in Barack Obama's Foreign Policy - But the Way It is Knitted Together Offers Hope
Analysis: 'Same strategy but with more resources' as a consolidated leadership inspires confidence

Barack Obama's Aunt Faces Crucial Immigration Hearing
Zeituni Onyango, who has lived in the US for eight years, could be deported to Kenya

Barack Obama Sets Out New Strategy for Afghanistan War
White House speech marks shift from Iraq to Afghanistan and destroying Taliban and al-Qaida

I'm Paler Than Barack Obama, Says Gaffe-happy Silvio Berlusconi
Italian prime minister's remark follows last year's 'sun-tanned' comment

'Hello Space Station, This is Barack Obama'
Schoolchildren and senators join US president for 28-minute phone call to International Space Station

Barack Obama May Delay Signing Up to Copenhagen Climate Change Deal
Senior figures in the Obama administration have been warning Labour counterparts that the president may need at least another six months to win domestic support for any proposal

Obama Administration Says Goodbye to 'war on Terror'
US defence department confirms use of the bureaucratic phrase 'overseas contingency operations'

Obama's Rescue Plan is 'road to Hell', Claims Eu President
Czech prime minister Mirek Topolanek adds to transatlantic friction over plan for global economic recovery

Obama's Invitation to Catholic University Outrages Anti-abortionists
Thousands demand Notre Dame University cancels speech as bishop vows to boycott and groups promise protests

Barack Obama Shows His Anger Over Aig Bonus Criticism
President reveals rare glimpse of anger during a TV press conference at the White House when pressed over his slow response in the row over million-dollar bonuses to executives

How to Get Help with Obama's Home Loan Modification Plan
Find a HUD-approved financial counselor today if you’re having trouble with your mortgage payments and ask about Obama's home loan modification plan.

Eligibility for Obama's Home Loan Modification Plan
Qualifying to refinance or restructure your home under Obama's home loan modification plan is easier than you might think. Get educated about the criteria for loan modification eligibility.

Obama Pledges Billions for Renewable Energy Projects
President says the money for green plans is off limits to the usual bartering that takes place in Congress

Obama 'not Surprised' By Public Outrage Over Aig Bonuses
Deadline USA: The president also blasts Dick Cheney and talks about the US mission in Afghanistan during 60 Minutes interview

Obama Should Beware the Growing Anger in America
Michael Crowley: With the scandalous revelations of bonuses at AIG, Americans may be ready to welcome a popular anti-Barack demagogue

Obama's Video Message to Iranians: 'let's Start Again'
The Iranian leadership gave a guarded welcome to the US president's video appeal to the Iranian people

Will Obama's Iranian Message Get an Audience?
Even if Iran broadcasts US president's plea for better relations, few will be around to watch it

Barack Obama Offers Iran 'new Beginning' With Video Message
• US president appeals directly to Iranian people• Lukewarm response as Barack Obama skirts key issues

Barack Obama Indulges in Some Armchair Politics
Obama's risky strategy of appearing on talk show while a serving President pays off...almost

Obama Sells Economic Plan on Leno Show
In a risky break from tradition US president makes sales pitch for recovery plans on late-night comedy show

Obama on Back Foot As Representatives Vote to Tax Bonuses Amid Aig Row
House passes emergency legislation to impose 90% tax on executive bonuses paid with bail-out funds

I'll Be There for You: Bush Offers to Help President Obama
As ex-president makes Canada his first port of call on public speaking 'maiden voyage', he refuses to attack Barack Obama

Barack Cowen and Brian Obama Address the Nation
Irish prime minister falls foul of teleprompt machine during meeting with President Obama at the White House

Obama Drops 'war on Drugs' Rhetoric for Needle Exchanges
President signals US will steer drug policy towards 'prevention and harm reduction' strategies

Barack Obama's Policies Leaving Us Vulnerable to Attack, Says Cheney
Former vice-president criticizes White House and defends Bush administration in TV interview

Obama Vows to Close Loopholes After Public Anger
President to support 'stop tax haven abuse act' in Congress which imposes tougher reporting requirements and fines

Obama Takes Us Closer to Total Ban on Cluster Bombs
US president signs a new permanent law that makes it almost impossible for the US to sell cluster bombs

Obama's Pick for 'drugs Tsar' Signals Change in Us Policy
During his time as Seattle's police chief, Gil Kerlikowske made cracking down on marijuana the lowest priority

How the Obama Cutout Became a Must-have
Stuart Jeffries: When Gordon Brown flew back from Washington last week, he reportedly brought back a 6ft cutout of Barack Obama for his five-year-old son John

Obama to Lift Restrictions on Funding Stem Cell Research
Move will unleash flurry of collaborations between scientists who had been barred from working together

Obama Bid to Turn to Moderate Taliban 'will Fail'
Co-opting fighters unlikely to succeed under Hamid Karzai's government, Afghan opposition warns

Obama Will Use Spring Summit to Bring Cuba in From the Cold
US companies queue up as the president moves to ease draconian restrictions on travel and trade

Obama at Least Didn't Treat Brown Like a Lame Duck
Andrew Rawnsley: The prime minister hopes that the success of his Washington trip will convince the G20 that he's not in the departure lounge yet

Obama to Visit Turkey 'within Weeks'
US president will make Turkey his first Muslim destination since assuming office, secretary of state Hillary Clinton announces in Ankara

US Enthanol Producers Urge Obama to Up Ethanol Content of Motor Fuels
America's ethanol producers, who have been hit hard by the economic recession, today urged the Obama administration to raise the ethanol content in blended motor fuels to 15%.Wesley Clark, a former Nato commander and Democratic presidential candidate who now lobbies for the ethanol industry, said the move to use more of the corn-based fuel would help America create jobs at home and cut back on the use of imported fuel

Obama Hints at Deal With Russia Over Iran
Medvedev welcomes conciliatory letter from US but both leaders deny it contained quid pro quos over nuclear crisis

Obama Reverses Bush Decision on Endangered Species Act
Barack Obama restored protections for endangered species today in a roll-back of one of the most contentious last-minute rule changes of the George Bush era

Brown and Obama Work on Their 'special Relationship'
For large parts of today, Gordon Brown's long-awaited trip to Washington seemed to teeter on the brink of humiliation

Obama Offers to Drop Missile Project If Russian Helps Deal With Iran
Secret approach breaks stalemate in attempt to prevent Iranians developing nuclear capability

Gordon Brown to Urge Barack Obama to Back Global Financial Reform Plans
Prime minister wants president's support for the British-devised agenda for an international grand bargain to be outlined at next month's G20 summit in London

Brown Seeks Obama Lift As Markets Nosedive
Prime minister to press president to back plans for international banking supervisors

Mr Brown Goes to Washington, Hoping for Obama Bounce
Gordon Brown seeks assurances from US president to sign up against protectionism before G20 summit

Obama Declares End Date for Iraq War
Operations to finish on August 2010 but up to 50,000 troops will remain in support and training roles

Be Wonkish and Dress Down: How Gordon Can Click With Obama
Top tips on how Gordon Brown can match President Obama and stand out, in both style and substance

Brown Urged to Follow Obama's Lead for Us Speech
Colleagues want Gordon Brown to admit that difficult problems were not addressed by society in 1990s

US Economy the Focus of Obama's Address
President Barack Obama devoted almost all of his 52-minute address to Congress to the economic downturn

Stevie Wonder to Receive Prestigious Music Award From Library of Congress
US president Barack Obama to present Grammy-winning musician with prize at exclusive concert

Obama Focuses on Green Economy in Speech Before Congress
Barack Obama raised the development of a green economy to the top of America's agenda, calling on Congress to pass a law cutting the carbon emissions that cause global warming

Obama: We Will Rebuild and Emerge Stronger
Barack Obama will attempt to lift confidence battered by the collapsing economy in an address to Congress tonight in which he promises the US will "emerge stronger than before"

Barack Obama to Appoint Senior Darfur Envoy, Says Campaigner George Clooney
Actor hails 'huge policy step' on Sudan conflict after conversations with president and Joe Biden

Obama Faces Delicate Balancing Act During Address
US president must convey the brutal reality of recession while offering hope on early end to crisis

Obama's Ambassador to the Uk Might Throw a Good Party, But the Role Has Lost All Its Stature
Marcel Berlins: The thing about becoming an American ambassador is that no previous experience - of anything - is necessary

Obama's First Budget to Pledge $1tn Deficit Will Be Halved in Four Years
US president gambles on savings from Iraq pullout and reduction of George Bush's tax cuts

US Offer to Russia on Missiles
Obama administration reviewing plans to locate 10 missile interceptors in Poland says defence secretary

Obama Raises Nafta Renegotiation During First Official Visit to Canada
Potential strains in relations between the US and Canada were exposed today when Barack Obama, on his first foreign trip as president, hinted at renegotiation of the North American Free Trade agreement

Nato Divided Over Troops and Money to Tackle Deepening Crisis
Barack Obama's decision to order 17,000 more combat troops to Afghanistan signals start of intense debate

New York Post in Racism Row Over Chimpanzee Cartoon
African-American activist Al Sharpton claims newspaper may have portrayed Barack Obama using racist imagery

Obama to Head to Canada for First Trip Abroad As President
US president plans to restore strong relationship with neighboring nation and discuss trade

Obama Commits 17,000 More Us Troops to Afghanistan
US president says Afghanistan has not received sufficient strategic attention as he boosts troop numbers by nearly 50%

Obama Signs $787bn Economic Stimulus Bill
US president signs historic spending legislation during stop in Denver, Colorado

Obama Signs $787bn Bill, and It May Not Be Last
US president hints at second economic stimulus package while passing act to save 3.6 million jobs

The President's $11.2bn Travel Dilemma
Obama to decide whether to approve spending plan for green and white helicopter upgrades

All the President's Emails
In a unique experiment, Barack Obama has agreed to copy G2 in on his otherwise highly confidential email exchanges

'Pashtunistan' Holds Key to Obama Mission
He's determined to solve the Afghanistan-Pakistan situation, but could the battle to tame Pashtun heartland become Obama's Vietnam?

Obama Has Picked the Wrong Hero for Our Times
Will Hutton: In order to save the global economy, the President has to stop trying to satisfy everybody. He should follow the example of Roosevelt and leave Lincoln behind

Commerce Nominee Judd Gregg's Exit a New Setback for President Obama
Republican who was to serve as secretary steps down after a series of clashes with Obama camp over economic rescue plan

'These Jobs Aren't Coming Back, Not for Years'
Obama's visit to Caterpillar plant crucial to persuading Americans that he can turn around the economy

All Eyes on Main Street As Obama Drops in
President makes case for rescue plan to threatened Caterpillar workers in visit to Peoria

Who Gets Rich Thanks to the 789 Billion Dollar Stimulus Package?
The congress has approved of the 789 billion economic stimulus package of President Obama. The article scrutinizes the program and tries to assess who gets rich thanks of the large economic rescue program. It could be a hot tip for investors among that program.

Obama Officials Despair As Poll Outcome Puts Focus on Us-israeli Links
Israeli election deadlock expected to complicate US review of Middle East policy

In Obama's Footsteps
Paul Collier: Kenya's divisions run deeper than Zimbabwe's - but the return of one brave citizen brings hope

College Student Steals the Show at Obama's Town Hall Meeting
Deadline USA: Julio Osegueda praises God for Obama's visit to Florida before asking question

Obama's Rescue Package for the Arts Comes a Cropper in the Senate
Charlotte Higgins: Barack Obama is bucking the trend of recent US presidents in one small but significant way: he actually has an arts policy

FAQ: Rival Measures
What is Obama's rescue bill and how do the House version and the Senate version differ?

Q&A: Economic Stimulus Bill
A guide to Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan

Obama Forceful and Angrier in First Press Conference As President
US president goes on the offensive against Republicans in Congress over $800bn economic stimulus plan

Presidential or Prophetic Authority – Obama’s Mechanical First Press Briefing
In his first press briefing as President, Barack Obama focused on the fiscal well being of the nation. With only days to the vote on Obama’s version of the stimulus package in the Senate, it was a press conference whose motives could not be mistaken. Is he on the money or off the wall?

President's Economic Guru Begs Senate to Agree on Rescue Plan
Pressures builds on Obama White House to get $800bn-plus stimulus deal through Congress

Bruised Obama to Tour America in Bid to Sell $800bn Rescue Deal
Razor-thin victory over economic stimulus package gives president new room for manoeuvre

So Much for Our Honeymoon With Obama
Nick Cohen: He came to power on a wave of international goodwill but his popularity will not last if he indulges the protectionists

Obama Administration Offers Olive Branch to Russia and Iran
US to put European missile shield plans on hold• Biden says willing to discuss Iran's nuclear plans

Italy Sends More Troops to Afghanistan
Government answers Barack Obama's Nato request by increasing deployment by 800 soldiers to 2,800

Judge Halts Last Guantánamo Trial As Obama Prepares to Meet 9/11 Families
Charges dropped against suspect in 2000 USS Cole bombing after Obama order to cease proceedings at base

Obama Appeals to Public for Support on Stimulus Plan
President writes opinion piece for the Washington Post and emphasizes urgency for action in speeches

Obama Team Expected to Ditch Bush Unilateralism at Munich Meeting
The Obama administration is expected to ditch the go-it-alone foreign policy legacy of the Bush years on Saturday when the new vice-president, Joe Biden, delivers the first big speech on global security of the Democratic White House

Obama Urges Higher Efficiency Standards for Household Appliances
Barack Obama urged the energy department to adopt higher efficiency standards for household appliances that had been blocked for years by George Bush

Presidential Apologies
Barack Obama holds up hands for backing mentor Tom Daschle despite his failure to pay taxes

Obama's Energy Secretary Outlines Dire Climate Change Scenario
Steve Chu's warning the clearest sign to date of the greening of America's political class under Obama

Despite the Daschle Jolt, the Wheels Are Not Falling Off Obama's Cart
Michael Tomasky: President must get out of Washington and start speech-making to plug momentum leak

Obama Admits 'i Screwed Up' Over Daschle
Withdrawal of trusted mentor as health secretary deals heavy blow to president's promise to clean up Washington

Obama Interview: I Messed Up Over Daschle Appointment
US president's TV interview transcript after Tom Daschle's withdrawal as health secretary nominee over unpaid taxes

Obama Setback As Choice for Health Chief Pulls Out Amid Row Over Limousine Taxes
Withdrawal of trusted mentor deals heaviest blow to president over his promise to clean up Washington

My Stepson, the President
Patrick Barkham meets Kezia Obama, who is the first wife of US President Barack Obama's father

Daily Kos, Factcheck and Snopes or How to Vet a Presidential Candidate
Even though the main stream media ignores the Obama birth certificate controversy it still rages on the internet in articles and blogs. Is it extraneous nonsense, conspiracy claptrap and internet hype. Not by a long shot. Here’s why.

Hugo Chávez: Influence and Generosity May Be on the Wane
Unless oil prices rebound or Obama proves as bungling as Bush, analysts say leader will continue to falter

Does Labour Really Think John Prescott is the New Obama?
Catherine Bennett: The US president led a new generation into politics via the web. The government may have more trouble

Obama's Brother on Drugs Charge
President's relative denies police charge after arrest for possession of single marijuana joint

Back to Basics Republicans Decide to Play a Long Game
The party has its first black national committee chairman, but it wants to sink Obama's America, not join it, reports Paul Harris in Washington

Who Would the Innocents Choose – Blago, Bush or Obama
As his first act in office Barack Obama has lived up to his promise of a "new transparency."It is transparent that he does not regard the lives of unborn children either in the U.S. or abroad.

US Economy Shrinking at Fastest Pace Since 1982
Final quarter results for 2008 prompt Barack Obama to describe economic contraction as a 'disaster'

Obama Signs Equal Pay Legislation in Latest Break With Bush Administration
Law named for Alabama tire factory supervisor Lilly Ledbetter had been blocked by Bush and congressional Republicans

Iran Should Keep Its Distance From Us, Says Senior Cleric
Religious leader warns against striking accord with President Obama and labels groups that back the idea as 'troublemakers'

Obama Blasts Wall Street Banks on Bonuses
President accuses banks of displaying 'the height of irresponsibility' and letting down the American people

Obama Lets Rip at Banks Over Executive Pay
President accuses troubled Wall Street banks of displaying 'height of irresponsibility' over staff bonuses

Obama Signs in His First Law: Equal Pay Rights in Workplace
President honors factory worker Lilly Ledbetter who fought for legislation that now bears her name

How Many Lords Does It Take to See a Light?
Simon Hoggart: People often ask, when will we have a black head of government, like Obama? Not yet, but it may be on the way

Revealed: the Letter Obama Team Hope Will Heal Iran Rift
Symbolic gesture gives assurances that US does not want to topple Islamic regime

Russia Ready to Shelve Missiles Plan in Conciliatory Gesture to Obama
Officials say Kremlin's plans to station short-range Iskander weapons in Kaliningrad has been 'suspended'

Obama White House May Send Letter to Unfreeze Us-iran Relations
President Barack Obama's administration is considering sending a letter to Iran aimed at unfreezing US-Iranian relations and opening the way for face-to-face talks, the Guardian has learned

Russia Scraps Plan to Deploy Nuclear-capable Missiles in Kaliningrad
Move comes after Barack Obama administration says it will review Pentagon's proposed defence shield in central Europe

Israel Bombs Gaza Smuggling Tunnels Ahead of Obama Peace Envoy's Arrival
George Mitchell to fly from Cairo for talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, although not Hamas

Little of Substance, But Obama's Tone Was Striking
Al-Arabiya's exclusive interview with the president was an important moment, though he failed to mention Gaza

Newsnight Accused Over Obama Address
The BBC admits editing clips into the wrong order but said that it was clear that they were trying to create a montage

Running on Empty
Barack Obama is demanding that car makers clean up their act, with new fuel-efficient models. Jonathan Glancey waves goodbye to the great American gas-guzzler

Mitchell Heads to Middle East to Initiate Dialogue Between Israel and Hamas
President Barack Obama's special envoy to the Middle East scheduled to visit Egypt tomorrow

With Mitchell, Obama Could Make Progress on Middle East Peace
George Mitchell's efforts in Northern Ireland indicate a doggedness that could lead to successes with Israelis and Palestinians, writes Ewen MacAskill

Obama Begins Middle East Diplomacy Drive
'Americans are not your enemy,' president tells Arabic TV network as US envoy sets out on eight days of talks

Pressure on Congress Over Spending Plan
President to lobby Republican Congressional leaders hostile to multibillion-dollar spending package

Obama Presses for Tougher Controls on Us Car Emissions
New president begins his green agenda and gives Clinton's Kyoto negotiator climate change role

Obama to Meet With Republicans Over Economic Stimulus Bill
Bipartisan approach to solving economic crisis threatened as Republican opposition to $825bn (£593) package grows

Obama Reverses Bush Policies on Emissions Controls
US president Barack Obama signed a pair of executive orders, signaling America's leadership role on climate change

Fetus: I Hope He Changes His Mind
On the internet, that last bastion of free speech, a cartoon is going around of a frightened unborn child cocooned in a uterus. The caption says "I hope he changes his mind." The "he" is an obvious inference to Barack Obama and his first act as president. Is it fair?

Rheumy-eyed Critics Don't Flog Souvenirs
Peter Wilby: Barack Obama is more than a president. He's also the world's No 1 celebrity

Obama's Inauguration Was the Most Inspiring Thing We've Seen in Years - and the Most Terrifying, Too
Charlie Brooker: It unfolded like one of those scenes in a slasher flick when the heroine heads into a spooky old house on her own, and it all goes quiet

Obama Online Team Hired to Help Fight Bnp
Blue State Digital begin campaign to stop Nick Griffin becoming party's first MEP in European elections

Obama Administration Warns Public to Expect Rise in Us Casualties
Pakistani president tells American ambassador strikes 'do not help war on terror'

The Stimulus Package - We're Waiting!
What about President Obama's Stimulus Package, which he smartly referred to on the White House website as The American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. Mr. Obama has promised America that his recovery plan would be fully transparent and accountable. Has he provided the American people with....

When Obama Tells a Story, We Listen
Robert McCrum: It's no accident that Obama's Facebook entry confesses an admiration for Marilynne Robinson's great Iowa novel, Gilead

Obama's Got a Foreign Team of Big Names - With Egos to Match
Michael Crowley: A roiling world will not wait for a president to complete his domestic agenda

Obama Tells Us of His Radical New Agenda
President unveils bold economic plans to create millions of jobs and 'green' the country's infrastructure

How Obama Set the Tone for a New Us Revolution
Paul Harris identifies the moments that illustrate new president's steel, dignity and intimacy

Obama Era Must End the Dissent Deficit
Ruth Sunderland: The new presidency creates an opportunity to break with the dangerous group-think of the Bush/Blair years

Is the New President a Protectionist?
Obama's treasury secretary has signaled a tough, US-first line on trade, writes Heather Stewart

My Apology
As a loud mouth political junkie in an election year, I really showed my ass.

Abortion 'global Gag' Lifted As the Bush Ideology is Rolled Back
Obama lifts ban on US funding for international organizations that offer advice or perform abortions

Face the Music: Why String Quartet Was Unplugged
Cold weather at Obama's inauguration meant there was no guarantee that instruments would be in tune

President Obama on the Line: Pm Wins Coveted First Chat
Gordon Brown is first European leader to talk to President Barack Obama after his inauguration

From Ice-cream to Cognac, Advertisers Try to Hijack the Magic of the Obama Brand
Marketing directors around the world seek ingenious ways to borrow new president's limelight

Obama - the First 100 Hours
At 4pm today, Barack Obama will have been president for 100 hours. From ordering the closure of Guantánamo Bay to approving missile strikes, we take a look at the first 100 things he did in office

Obama Retakes Oath of Office After Inauguration Stumble
Repeat ceremony aims to silence internet conspiracy theorists

Obama Shuts Network of Cia 'ghost Prisons'
New president embarks on wholesale deconstruction of George Bush's war on terror

Tech-savvy Obama Keeps Online Lifeline
Incumbent likely to be the first emailing president as part of sweeping changes to the way White House uses technology

Clinton Confirms Israeli-palestinian Conflict a Top Priority for Obama
Clinton promises sharp turn in direction of US foreign policy, urging diplomats to join her in a 'great adventure'

Guantánamo Closure Marks Pivotal Turn in Us Fight Against Terrorism
Executive orders issued by Obama amount to repudiation of policies initiated during Bush administration

Obama Retakes Oath to Quell Conspiracy Theories
Following speculation over original wording, President sworn in again 'out of an abundance of caution'

Website Crashes As First Family Cuts a Dash in Dc
Obama family grants J Crew clothing the dream celebrity endorsement

Obama Documentation Activists – Not Conspiracy Theorists
A theorist is someone who holds and expounds a theory. Often the elements of the theory are expostulated on things that may never be known. Was there another shooter on the grassy knowle, where is Osama Bin Laden? Those trying to vet Obama even post inaugural are not trying to prove a theory, here is why.

Barack Obama: New Us President Wastes No Time on First Full Day
Barack Obama manages to attend public event at his new home and tackle diplomacy as he takes office

Obama's Treasury Secretary Apologises for Not Paying Taxes
Failure to pay $34,000 to the revenue service was a 'careless mistake', says bank chief Tim Geithner

Barack Obama: Administration Willing to Talk to Iran 'without Preconditions'
White House website says president 'supports tough and direct diplomacy with Iran without preconditions'

Barack Obama: Administration Drafts Order to Close Guantanamo Camp Within Year
Draft order would also declare a halt to all trials currently under way at the facility

Obama's Middle East Policy Could Take Cues From Northern Ireland Experience
Jonathan Freedland: If Barack Obama appoints George Mitchell as Middle East envoy, he will signal that he sees sectarian divisions in Ulster as relevant to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Obama Orders Halt to Guantanamo Bay Tribunals
Military judge in case of Canadian suspect agrees to motion filed 'in interests of justice' hours after president sworn in

Salary Freeze and Tighter Rules on Lobbyists Signal Move to Clean Up Politics
Barack Obama promises 'transparency and the rule of law' will be administration's touchstones

Whirlwind Hits Washington As President Obama Starts Work
President Barack Obama devoted his first full day at the White House to ditching in quick succession one discredited Bush administration policy after another

With One Draft Order, Obama Declares End of Guantánamo
Obama has halted military trials and made a commitment to try suspects in US courts

Brown Hopes for Early Visit to Oval Office
Prime minister does not expect to be among first leaders to visit Barack Obama

Those Big Obama Questions Answered
He gave a masterful speech but can he cut it on the dancefloor? We get the experts to answer the important questions surrounding Obama's inauguration

Obama Stops Us Digging Itself Deeper, But Faces Challenge to Bridge Legal Gap
Analysis:Move to cease trials of suspected terrorists at Guantánamo Bay is only a first step; what happens next will be a key test

Obama Requests Guantánamo Bay Tribunals Suspension
Military judges to consider motion filed 'in the interests of justice' within hours of new US president taking office

President Obama - Walking Forward in the Light?
The Inauguration of Barack Obama helped the world experience the beginnings of unity. How can we nurture this beginning and walk forward to ensure it will grow and flourish?

Obama Inauguration: A New Tone. No More Fake Optimism for the People
New president's speech so sophisticated, you have to gasp

Jubilation and Resignation As World Reacts to Arrival of New Us President
Citizens from Africa to the Middle East explain how they think Barack Obama's presidency will affect the planet's hotspots

Londoners Toast Obama's Arrival in the White House
Who needs Washington when there's west London? Approximately 3,660 miles away from the White House, the champagne was giddily sloshing, alongside the occasional latte grande

Obama's Speech
Michael Tomasky: More prose than poetry means: it's time to get down to work.

Iraqis Wary of Us President's Message of Change
Barack Obama's inauguration speech fails to resonate in country that will help shape legacy of his first years in office

Kenyans Celebrate Inauguration of 'our Son' Obama
Festivities in full swing across the country where new US president's father was born

'Barack is Our Son': Kenyans Celebrate Their Us President
Thousands gather to party and hope for respite from domestic problems

Gordon Brown May Not Be First Eu Leader to Meet President Obama
Downing Street spokesman says prime minister 'does not attach too much importance to who has what meetings when'

Obama Inauguration: Themes of the Inaugural Address
President Obama renounces Bush, promises 'era of responsibility' and a green new deal in inaugural address

Obama Inauguration: John F Kennedy's Speechwriter Hails Obama's Address
Kennedy's principal speech writer Ted Sorensen on President Obama's inaugural speech

Obama Inauguration: Kennedy Collapses During Inaugural Lunch
Kennedy, the brother of former president John F Kennedy, has been battling a life threatening brain tumor

Obama Inauguration: George Bush - the Man Who Was No Longer President
Strains of Hail to the chief almost drown out audience boos as George Bush passes the baton to Barack Obama

Obama Inauguration: President Delivers Wintry Performance
Barack Obama's speech takes a sombre tone, following classical quartet's rendition of Air and Simple Gifts

'Yes We Did!' Witnesses to History Delighted As New Era Begins
At Washington's National Mall, Obama supporters welcome their new president ? but have only boos for George Bush

Obama Brings New Voice of Hope, Nelson Mandela Says
In a letter to new US president, former South African leader describes Obama's election as 'something truly historic'

Euphoric Crowd Greets Obama Speech in Tottenham Arts Centre
'Not since Nelson Mandela has anything felt so much like liberation,' says leading black academic as Obama supporters gather to watch inauguration on TV in north London

Obama Inauguration Speech 'stirs Hopes' of Black Americans
The first black US president inspires African-Americans with message of inclusion

Obama Women Give Inauguration Ensembles Modern Twist
Orange and pink is the new red, white and blue

Obama Inauguration: Let the Remaking of America Begin Today
First black president vows to restore US moral standing

Wall Street Shares Plunge on Obama's Inauguration Day
The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffers its worst one-day drop since December 1, slumping by 332 points to 7,949

Equality Of Admiration !
I like what he said better than what we all said, over the last ten years ! What a thing to say ! Fancy words, but heart-felt, never-the-less. New styles with life unfolding, to make more of them, than we do of ourselves. Newly styled ways to go in admiration, for life best, with them, perhaps too, even more with you.

the K Chronicles: "The First Thing He Should Do"
Keef suggests Obama's first move as President.

You Give One, And What Gives Way ?
You give one, and another comes back to you for them best as well ! You come in to more life with that special place of the song, for you to help life love them best too, as well. Their songs even come to take you different places than they come to go with them alone, perhaps only so called best.

A Tough Time to Become the Us President
A look at the most urgent tasks on Barack Obama's agenda as he assumes office

Obama Inauguration: Bush Prepares for Life As an Ex-president
At 12.01pm tomorrow, special agent Donald White will take a few small steps that will mark a giant leap for his country. The US secret service officer will move away from George Bush, whom he has been shadowing, and stand behind President Obama, marking the transition of his protection to a new presidency

Obama Inauguration: Barack Obama's Mind-reader
Jon Favreau, aged 27, is, as Obama himself puts it, the new president's mind-reader. He will be the youngest ever chief speech writer in the White House

Obama Honours Martin Luther King on Last Day Before Presidency Begins
President-elect urges Americans to use holiday for public good

Israel Rushes to Withdraw Troops As Gaza Reconstruction Talks Begin
Olmert aims to have forces out before Barack Obama inauguration, while Hamas says it will rearm as soon as possible

Obama Inauguration: How the Presidency Will Be Handed Over
Special agent Donald White will take a few small steps that will mark giant leap for the US

Obama Inauguration: Great Pilgrimage to Witness 'crazy Exciting' Day
Journey to watch history unfold took Luis Gonzales 1,990-miles from New Mexico

A Great Pilgrimage to Witness 'crazy Exciting' Day
Americans traveled from across the nation to experience the enthusiasm for Barack Obama's inauguration

Obama Inauguration: Words of History ... Crafted By 27-year-old in Starbucks
Speech written by Jon Favreau, who is known as his mind reader

Magical Spell That Will Open a New American Era
Jonathan Freedland: Excitement intense as straitlaced Washington DC awaits Obama's transformation into head of state

New Team to Bury Bush Culture of 'anything Goes'
Near-complete version of inaugural speech will speak of need for openness and responsibility

'We Have Only Four Years Left to Act on Climate Change - America Has to Lead'
Leading climatologist explains why President Obama's administration is the last chance to avoid catastrophe

Obama Follows in Lincoln's Tracks on the Final Leg of His Incredible Journey
As president-elect's train slowly rolls from Philadelphia to Washington, crowds at every station brave the cold to cheer

Don't Drizzle Your Pessimism on Obama's Grand Parade
Andrew Rawnsley: Let's see what this exceptional man can do with power before we decide that he's going to be a complete disappointment

Plea for Obama to Increase Aid
Anti-poverty groups will today begin their campaign for Obama to fulfill his pledge to double America's aid budget

Welcome to the Glass House
Harry Truman said it was like living in a big white jail but how will the Obamas adjust to life in the White House? Ed Pilkington investigates

3,064-mile Round Trip to Be There on the Day Barriers Are Broken
Victoria Perez and brother embark on journey of a lifetime to Obama inauguration

Final Leg of Love Train's Journey
Obama will travel from Philadelphia just after 10am to make 135-mile journey to Washington

Obama Set to Begin Pre-presidential Train Ride to Washington
President-elect will board train in Philadelphia and make stops in Wilmington and Baltimore

Nixon's Long Shadow
James Naughtie: Under Obama, America has a chance to at last shake off the vestiges of the master schemer

Face to Faith
The inauguration of Barack Obama will be a secular hajj for America's collective redemption, says Ali Eteraz

The Inauguration of Barack Obama - a/k/a Barry Soetero
Twenty two percent of the United States voted for Obama in the general election. John McCain drew a little under Obama’s tally so that means that 78 percent of the nation either voted for McCain or did not vote at all. With all the hype about the Obama inauguration it seems safe to say not everyone is perfectly thrilled with the choice the 22 percent has made. Let’s see.

Airbus to Offer Obama a Superjumbo
European plane-maker hopes incoming US president will chose A380 over Chicago-based Boeing

Air Obama: Will New President Swap Boeing for Airbus?
President's aging Air Force One planes could be replaced with flagship French superjumbo

Waterboarding is Torture, Says Obama's Choice As Justice Chief
Guantánamo statement from next attorney-general signals break with Bush administration

Obama Writes Emotional Letter to Daughters Malia and Sasha
President-elect apologizes to his daughters for being an absentee father and extends his gratitude for their patience

Sorry for the Junk Food: Obama's Letter to His Girls
President-elect mixes personal and political in published missive to daughters Malia and Sasha

Sudan Fears Us Military Intervention Over Darfur
Obama administration considering intervention in support of joint UN-African Union peacekeeping force, says Hillary Clinton

Escaping the Unilateral Rut
Paddy Ashdown and Joseph Ingram: A fundamental rethink of military strategy can turn failure under Bush into success under Obama

Economic Rescue Package May Not Be Enough, Bernanke Tells Obama
Federal Reserve chairman warns that banks may need still more capital. By Heather Stewart

Obama's Pick for Treasury Secretary Under Fire Over Payment of Taxes
Timothy Geithner, Barack Obama's choice to head the treasury department, allegedly failed to pay back taxes

Obama's Guantánamo Challenge: a Boy Soldier's Trial
Human rights lawyers say Barack Obama should stop trial of Omar Khadr, aged 15 when arrested in Afghanistan

Obama Invites Gay Bishop to Offer Prayer at Inauguration Ceremony
World's first openly homosexual Anglican cleric will open festivities with prayer 'for all people'

Obama Promises to Move Swiftly in Adopting New Approach to Tehran
President-elect prepared for Iran dialog, while reconsidering mission to disrupt its atomic ambitions

Obama's Presidency: Equality at Last
Obama’s Presidencies are the true changes in the elections and American democratic system of the Governments. These elections are historical in America and around the World. For the first time in America the people are looking at the qualifications instead of family status, wealth, color, religions and other labels.

Hawks Depart As Clinton Ushers in New Era of Us 'soft Power'
Barack Obama will unveil a team of diplomats tasked with ushering in a new era of dialog with enemies abroad

It’s the Economy says Obama, No, It’s the Constitution says Philip Berg
Glenn Beck will start his new show on Fox News in only a few days. He wishes President Elect Obama success and his good will is commendable. With Obama as his first guest will he dare to ask him about the much disputed birth certificate or the question about his father’s Indonesian citizenship? Not likely!

Obama Issues Do-or-die Warning on Recession
President-elect sets out apocalyptic vision as he warns Congress to expedite stimulus package

Democrats Backtrack Over Choice of Burris to Replace Obama in Senate Seat
The Democratic leadership has cleared the way for Roland Burris to replace Barack Obama in the Senate a week after threatening to block him because he had been appointed by scandal-hit governor Rod Blagojevich

Obama Picks Cnn's Sanjay Gupta As Surgeon General
President-elect has approached TV channel's medical correspondent to be America's top public health official, reports say

Senate Bars Entry to Disputed Recruit for Obama Seat
Roland Burris appointment refused to be signed off by Jesse White, secretary of state

Richardson's Pullout Leaves Hole in Obama Cabinet
Proposed secretary of commerce forced to quit because of federal investigation into a business deal

Obama is Losing a Battle He Doesn't Know He's in
Simon Tisdall: The president-elect's silence on the Gaza crisis is undermining his reputation in the Middle East

Barack Obama is Losing a Battle He Doesn't Know He's in
The president-elect's silence on the Gaza crisis is undermining his reputation in the Middle East

Chicago to Take Over at the White House
Bush brought Texas to Washington, now Obama brings the Windy City, including the city's tough political culture

Nasa Climate Expert Makes Personal Appeal to Obama
James Hansen warns of 'profound disconnect' between public policy and real scale of climate change

Brown's New Year Message Hails End of 'free Market Dogma'
PM sees recession as an opportunity and he will work alongside Obama to build 'a global coalition for change'

Rod Blagojevich Names Roland Burris As Replacement for Barack Obama in Illinois Senate Seat
Democratic anger and embarrassment in the debacle over Barack Obama's vacant US Senate seat deepens as disgraced Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich names 71-year-old former Illinois attorney-general to replace Obama

Rogue Illinois Governor to Name Obama's Successor
Rod Blagojevich to appoint Roland Burris, 71-year-old former attorney-general, for Senate seat

Rogue Illinois Governor Blagojevich Names Obama Senate Successor
Democratic embarrassment deepens as Blagojevich defied his own party and appointed a successor to Barack Obama's vacant US Senate seat

Republican Contest Marred By Obama Song
An offensive, racially tinged song has become an issue in the battle for the leadership of the Republican party

Obama Refuses to Be Drawn on Israeli-palestinian Conflict
President-elect briefed by Rice on Gaza bombardment but gives no hint about future US policy

Aramaeans Call Upon the Justness of the President-elect Barack Obama
Appeal to the President-elect Barack Obama by Gabriel Sengo, Chairman of the Arameans of Aram-Naharaim Organization, Gabi Gallo, Chairman of the Aramaic Democratic Organization, and Aboud Gouriye, Chairman of Platform Aram

'Little Rock Nine' Prepare to Celebrate Day of Victory
Nine who defied racist mobs in Arkansas as children over 50 years ago invited to Obama's inauguration

Thanks to Obama, Americans Over Here Now Feel Like a Million Dollars
US citizens in Britain reveal their joy that after the Bush years, Barack Obama was elected into office

2008: The Year in Review
From the election of Barack Obama to economic meltdown, Decca Aitkenhead recalls the year's best and worst times

Obama Review Clears Aides of Corrupt Contact With Governor
Disclosure comes two weeks after FBI arrested governor accused of trying to sell president-elect's old Senate seat

Obama Staff Had No Corrupt Contact With Embattled Governor, Report Says
Five-page report unlikely to lay to rest the scandal that has overshadowed Obama's presidential transition

Yes He Can ... President's Favourite to Win Over Cynical Festival-goers
Two nights before election win, Obama and his family joined Bruce Springsteen on stage

Obama Team Plans Biggest Boost in History to Save American Economy
As well as environmentally friendly initiatives, incoming president hopes to safeguard 3 million jobs

Obama's Favourite Fundamentalist
Profile: He should seem alien to President-elect because of his views on abortion and gay rights, but Rick Warren will have central role at inauguration

Obama's Revolution on Climate Change
President-elect's appointment of Harvard physicist John Holdren as chief scientist signals new US policy

Barack Obama in Row Over Anti-gay Pastor's Inauguration Role
President-elect defends decision to give prominent role at inauguration to evangelical pastor who has campaigned strongly against abortion and gay marriage

Obama Blames Laissez-faire Regulators for $50bn Madoff Scandal
President elect promises tougher regime as he appoints veteran fraud fighter Mary Schapiro to oversee Wall Street

Obama in Row Over Anti-gay Pastor's Inauguration Role
Rick Warren, who has campaigned strongly against abortion and gay marriage, has prominent role

Obama Promises 'adult Supervision' for Wall Street
President elect blames Bush administration's laissez-faire philosophy for allowing excessive corruption

If Anyone Still Thinks It is Easy to Give Up Smoking, They Need Only Look at the Next Us President
Alexander Chancellor: Cigarettes could yet be Barack Obama's undoing

Obama Team Will Get Crisis Training to Prepare for Terrorist Attacks
New White House team to undergo crash course in handling domestic and international crises

Obama, the College Kid
Patrick Barkham on Barack Obama's 'reefer' past, all with fag under the hat

Obama's Education Secretary is Chicago Schools Chief
President-elect's administration top-heavy with senators and colleagues from home town of Chicago

President-elect Obama Names Arne Duncan As Education Secretary
Obama's pick for education secretary comes on the heels of unveiling of environmental 'dream team'

Prophecy 2009 – What is Ahead for America
This article was birthed December 16, 2008 the day after the Electoral College cast their votes making Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States. I felt compelled and duty bound to say these things to anyone who has ears to hear. I have no doubt not many will listen but I also know that as each year passes I will gain hearers exponentially.

Obama Breaks With Bush Oil Bosses and Puts Environment at Top of Agenda
President-elect makes Nobel prize winner energy secretary and creates new position of 'climate tsarina'

Pressure on Emanuel Over Senate Scandal
Barack Obama's choice for chief of staff had conversations with disgraced governor taped by FBI

Obama Eligibility Question - Nonsense or a Possible Reprieve?
Anyone in this country who mentions the legal suits now being brought before state and federal courts about Barack Obama’s citizenship question is seen as a fluke. The most common retort is "the American people have spoken" but have they?

Obama Tries to Limit Fallout From Senate Seat Scandal
President-elect's staff attempt to remove Illinois governor, Rod Blagojevich, from office

Obama Denies Any Staff Involvement in Senate Seat Haggling
President-elect's comments fail to dispel questions over links between his staff and Illinois governor

Obama Aims to 'reboot Us Image' in the Muslim World
Obama to take oath of office using middle name Hussein and make speech in a Muslim capital early in his presidency

Obama Calls on Governor in Senate Seat Scandal to Quit
Disgraced governor accused of trying to sell Barack Obama's seat in the Senate comes under growing pressure to resign

Obama Calls for Disgraced Governor's Resignation
President-elect says Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich should step down amid charges of corruption

Obama Seeks to 'reboot America's Image in the Muslim World'
Middle East trip and use of 'Hussein' during oath of office among the ways president-elect is reaching out to Muslims

Profile: Rod Blagojevich
Background to the governor of Illinois, who has been charged with trying to sell Barack Obama's senate seat to the highest bidder

By All Means Hold Obama's Feet to the Fire, But It's a Bit Early to Cry Betrayal
Jonathan Freedland: Uproar on the left is premature. There are real grounds for optimism in the new plans outlined by the president-elect

Want to Be Senator? Governor Tried to Auction Obama's Old Seat, Says Fbi
Rod Blagojevich also accused of of demanding $500,000 in campaign funds from a cement contractor for state highway

Governor of Illinois Faces 'staggering' Charges of Corruption
The governor of Obama's home state accused of audacious scheme to sell the president-elect's Senate seat

Why must it come Down to Popular V. Patriotic: The Obama Eligibility Question?
It’s America all over again. A few people decided to meet in a small room in Philadelphia to say they had enough British tyranny. A few people risked everything to turn Boston Harbor into a giant pot of tea. A few people have checked the constitution and have found a hitch in the outcome of the 2008 election.

Obama Recruits Critic of Bush's Iraq Strategy
Eric Shinseki, sacked by Bush administration for criticising Iraq war, given veteran affair's secretary job

Washington Prepares a Record Party for Obama
The people's invasion of the capital for the inauguration of the first black President will eclipse the previous high set by LBJ in 1965

Our Cruelty to Obama's Family is No Excuse for Fresh Tyranny
Andrew Anthony: To be anti-imperialist must mean that one is opposed to the sorts of inhumanity suffered by Hussein Onyangos

Obama Pledges Urgent and Sweeping Measures to Prop Up Us Economy
President-elect says he will tackle US jobs crisis with biggest infrastructure spending programme since 1950s

Putin: Obama May Ease Russia-us Relations
Russian prime minister suggests administration change will help negotiations between Moscow and Washington

Terrorists Could Mount Nuclear or Biological Attack Within 5 Years, Warns Congress Inquiry
Obama urged to prioritize non-proliferation issues as US margin of safety shrinks

A Toxic Legacy
One of the first problems Barack Obama will have to address when he takes office is Guantánamo. What fate awaits its inmates - and how disastrous are the long-term effects of its very existence, asks Julian Borger

Republican Win in Georgia Denies Obama Total Control of Senate
Republican victory denies President-elect and the Democrats the chance of a 60-seat 'super-majority'

Georgia Run-off Denies Obama Total Control of Senate
Republican victory means Obama will fall short of 60 seats required to ram through legislation

Who's behind SarkObama?
Mystery surrounds poster of Sarkozy based on Obama campaign

Clinton Joins Cabinet of Rivals - But I'll Be Setting Policy, Insists Obama
President-elect promises new foreign policy dawn, rejecting Bush unilateralism for renewed diplomatic efforts

Why is the Media Silent on the Obama Birth Certificate Question?
Why has every major news source in the United States almost totally blacked out all reference to the Hawaiian Obama birth certificate controversy?

Economy May Force Obama to Cut Back on Green Pledge
John Kerry warns that US may be limited in the incentives it can offer to countries such as India and China

Obama Supplants Bush to Set Out Spending Plan
Transition may be fastest in US political history as president-elect to hold third press conference on economy

The New Cicero
Charlotte Higgins says one of the most interesting aspects of Barack Obama's speeches is the enormous debt they owe to the oratory of the Romans

Team Obama Promises Huge Jolt to Economy
President-elect vows multi-billion dollar economic package to avoid an historic financial crisis in America

Seven Reasons Why Barack Obama Should make the Birth Certificate Controversy go Away
The question of whether Barack Obama was actually born in Kenya thus disqualifying him to run as a presidential candidate will not go away. It is like the little mushrooms that appear every morning under the tree, they keep coming back. What should the President Elect do?

Not Everyone Hails The Black Messiah
The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States has been heralded in some quarters as almost the Second Coming of Christ. Not all Americans are euphoric, however.

Obama Takes Centre Stage in Battle to Save Sinking Us Economy
Two-year plan of spending and tax cuts is priority as top treasury and business team is unveiled

Read All About It - How Obama is Setting the Literary Agenda
Like his revolutionary predecessor, Tom Paine, Barack Obama is changing the American literary landscape, in three ways, says Robert McCrum

Why Obama Has to Find Answer to the Worst Economic Mess Since Fdr's Day
Not since Roosevelt in 1933 has an incoming US president faced a tougher economic challenge than this one

Democrats in All-out Battle to Win Remaining Two Us Senate Seats
Alaskan win takes party close to filibuster-proof majority that would secure Obama's legislative authority

Parties Go All Out in Fight for Senate Seats in Minnesota and Georgia
Democrats seeking magic 60-seat majority that could help shape Barack Obama's presidency

Obama Opens New Green Chapter for Us on Climate
Barack Obama renews promise to make break with Bush on environment at Schwarzenegger summit

Obama Vows 'new Chapter' on Climate Change at Schwarzenegger Summit
Barack Obama today renewed his promise to make a decisive break with George Bush on the environment, using a summit convened by Arnold Schwarzenegger to promise a "new chapter in America's leadership on climate change"

Miliband Tries to Coax Syria in From the Cold
UK hopes to encourage signs that Barack Obama will reverse era of boycotting and sanctioning the Assad regime

Obama and Mccain Meet for the First Time Since the Election
Obama did not offer McCain a cabinet job but focused on how the Arizona senator could help in passing legislation

Hillary Clinton to Accept Obama's Offer of Secretary of State Job
President-elect Barack Obama reaching out to former rivals to build a broad coalition administration

President-elect 'to Give Up His Blackberry'
Barack Obama says he will leave the email device behind when he takes charge in the White House

Republicans Will Be in My Team, Says Obama
President-elect wants opposition party to help him face twin challenges of war and the economic crisis

It's Ok: Obama Can Care for Poor Kids As Well As His Own
Michael Tomasky: His daughters' schooling has raised an old familiar cry of 'liberal hypocrisy' from the right. This time, the charge is nonsense

Love Turns to Loathing After Carla Snubs Italy
Former model says Silvio Berlusconi's description of Barack Obama as 'suntanned' makes her glad to be French

First 100 Days As Crucial As New Deal, Says Fdr Author
Barack Obama's looming presidency has already attracted comparisons with Kennedy's Camelot

Secret Meeting Fuels Speculation About Cabinet Post for Hillary Clinton
Could Clinton rise again as secretary of state in Barack Obama's administration?

Could It Be Clinton for Secretary of State? Obama and Arch-rival Hold Secret Talks
Aides leak details of secret meeting at Barack Obama's transition headquarters between former rivals

From Blog Posts to Mortgage Rate, Obama Jobseekers Must Reveal All
Seven-page job questionnaire goes to extraordinary lengths to protect incoming administration from scandal

Obama Job Application Delves Deep to Assemble Scandal-free Team
Seven-page job questionnaire goes to extraordinary lengths to protect incoming administration

Blair Urges Obama to Take the Lead on World Stage
Former PM believes US could heal divisions with Europe by taking initiative on Middle East and climate change

Obama Signals Radical Break With Bush on Us Environmental Policy
Barack Obama, who has spent much of the time since his election closeted with his advisers in Chicago, sent a strong signal today that he intends to make a decisive break with George Bush on environmental policy once he moves into the White House

Obama's Message to the World: We Will Act Quickly on Climate Change
President-elect keen to make decisive break from Bush administration's environmental policy

Dear Mr President-elect: Europe Puts Middle East at Top of Wish-list for New Us Foreign Policy
Election raises EU ministers' hopes for a fresh start in transatlantic relations

President-elect Obama a Real Renegade
The US secret service is reported to have assigned president-elect Barack Obama the code name 'Renegade'

Still Smokin' Over Ali But There's No Time for Hatred Now
Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier discusses Barack Obama, his rivalry with Muhammad Ali and singing the blues

Brown Envisages 'global Society'
Prime minister hails Barack Obama's ideals of democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope

Brown's Foreign Policy Agenda for Obama
Prime minister hails Obama victory as 'dawn of hope' and rejection of Bush unilateralism

Closing Down Detention Centre 'not So Easy'
Obama has repeatedly promised to shut down Guantanámo, calling it 'a sad chapter in American history'

43 Meet 44 Mr Obama Goes to Washington
Obama's presence at the White House was a flesh-and-blood repudiation by the electorate of Bush's legacy

History In The Making
What a time to live in. I can now tell my kids a story about how the great USA who used to only have white Presidents now has mixed race President Obama. This comic is not totally intended to be funny but to mark a place in history.

Is Obama Really President or Am I Just Watching a Fantasy? It's Almost Too Good to Be True
Charlie Brooker: The Republican campaign was so horrible, it could only have been orchestrated by Skeletor

Hope - the Image That is Already an American Classic
The iconic image of the US election is a screen print showing Barack Obama

Kremlin Opts for Charm Over Strong Arm on Missile Defence
Barack Obama could be persuaded to scrap plans to deploy missile defence shield in Poland and the Czech Republic

Gore Urges Us to Try for 100% Renewable Energy Within a Decade
Barack Obama should set drastic targets to force the US to switch to renewable energy

Obama Will Move to Veto Bush Laws
Restrictions on stem cell research and moves to allow oil drilling in wilderness areas could be overturned

Showing the New Tenants the Ropes: Dignity and Disdain at Handover Time
Potential for awkwardness when Bush and Obama meet at White House for 'psychological transfer'

Star-spangled Banner Headlines
Press, Peter Wilby: Obama's story was too good for the press to drizzle even a light shower on his parade

Is Barak Really Black?
The word "black" has always echoed the connotations of evil, gloom, disaster and pessimism. Throughout our most recent centuries, we have willingly latched on to the ominous ideas of what we believe the word "black" to mean. But, belief does not reflect knowledge. We must move forward now and leave behind our beliefs of what "black" really is and discover what black has always been.

Obama Backs Crackdown on Tax Havens
New strict measures could raise at least $50bn a year in lost US tax revenues

Why America Will Not Turn to the Left
Analysis of the votes and of Obama's own personality reveal that much less may change than we think

Everyone Will Want a Special Relationship With Obama
Andrew Rawnsley: The leaders who jostle to get close are right to assume he'll be a two-term President

Och Aye, We Can: Did Snp Get There First?
Barack Obama's ownership of the much-vaunted phrase 'Yes we can' left open to debate by SNP leaflet

Mail Bonding
Ian Black wonders whether a letter of congratulations to Barack Obama could signal the start of a rapprochement between the US and Iran

New Figures Indicate Obama Faces Deepening Recession
Barack Obama was confronted once again with the enormity of the economic crisis he will inherit from George Bush today with new figures suggesting a deepening recession

Bankers and Academics at Top of Donor List
Staff at banks, technology companies and universities top list of contributors to Obama's record treasure chest

'Other Half of Obama Brain' Awaits Posting
Chicago business woman Valerie Jarrett a behind-the-scenes presence throughout the Obama campaign

BBC Under Fire Over Hip-hop Slant on Obama Win
Jeremy Paxman's Newsnight interview with Dizzee Rascal about Barack Obama is under scrutiny

Hold the Red Carpet: Amid the Euphoria, States Find Their Own Reasons for Doubt
Barack Obama's election is not yet enough for some to trust the US over trade and security issues

Puppies and Economy Fill Winner's First Day
Barack Obama displays authority, humor and panache seldom evident in George Bush as he faces the media

A Bad Week for the Cause of Banality and Witless Snidery
Marina Hyde: Obama's extraordinary oratory made us feel less jaded, and less willing to humor those who made us jaded in the first place

Simon Hoggart's Week: Obama, Race and a Problem for Satirists
Simon Hoggart: With race such a sensitive issue in the US it will be some time before the frontal assaults begin

Change: Yes, We Can
Yes, We Can! With President-Elect Barack Obama's recent victory, award-winning author Alan Davidson of "Body Brilliance: Mastering Your Five Vital Intelligences" astounding look at politics, cynicism, and hope is both moving and extremely relevant to our times.

Obama Turns Racial Profiling on its Head
I honestly believed that not even 5% of these folk would even consider voting for Obama. And what happened? A full one third of Evangelical voters chose the liberal black guy.

All the President's Women
Barack Obama has spent his life surrounded by notably strong, pioneering women. Kira Cochrane takes a look at his principal female influences, then and now

Will We Ever See a British Obama?
Ethnic minority politicians divided over how soon UK will follow America's lead

Economic Rescue Plan Main Priority As New Chief of Staff Named
Appointment of Illinois congressman Rahm Emanuel comes amid mounting speculation over top cabinet posts

Rapid Cia Briefing Starts Crash Course in Presidency
Autumn ritual of presidential transitions under way as Obama starts to map out his White House

Democratic Converts Narrow 'god Gap'
Barack Obama attracts more support in election from religious groups than Democrats in 2004

'Rock-bottom' Republicans Begin Inquest
Barack Obama's election triumph leaves opposition searching for remedies to malaise

Barack Obama Faces Tough Choices During Transition Period
Obama must determine how he wants to run his administration and what issues should top his agenda

First Punch is Thrown As Novices Square Up
Simon Tisdall: Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama, as leaders of the world's two great nuclear powers, have a lot to prove

Free Gas and Mortgage Payments says Obama Supporter
The votes have been tallied. Barack Obama is the 44th president of the United States. America has figuratively married the dem’s most secular liberal and the honeymoon is now underway. Will it work?

Manhattan Celebrates Obama's Win
Paul Owen finds an impromptu block party in New York where hundreds filled the streets

Obama Faces Daunting Task of Solving America's Economic Crisis
Fixing the housing, banking and auto industries among the challenges Obama will face in his first term

Obama's Family Celebrates With a Kenyan Feast
The joy expressed by Barack Obama's family in Kenya was matched across the country, where people consider the president-elect one of their own

Barack Obama: the View From Israel and the Palestinians
In Jerusalem, Palestinians are hopeful that Obama will try to find a solution in the Middle East, but on the Jewish side of the city, there is more caution

Barack Obama: the View From Iran
The US election result has been warmly welcomed in Iran, where there is cautious optimism in improved relations

Barack Obama: the View From Russia
Many Russians hope that Obama's victory will improve their country's relations with the US, at a low ebb after the Bush years

'I Don't Know If I Will Die of Happiness' - Mama Sarah
Hundreds stay awake through night in western Kenya village where Barack Obama's late father grew up

Moving Experience: a Puppy for the Girls and a Transition Council for the Parents
Security will be one priority as the Obama family prepare to move into the White House

Hometown Allies Wait for a Call to the White House
Barack Obama is expected to name key members of his White House staff within days

Economy Top Priority As Downturn is Set to Worsen
Selection of treasury secretary responsible for spending $700bn bail-out to be one of Obama's first acts as president

The Bright Side: Now Sarah Palin's Daughter Doesn't Even Need to Get Married
Tim Dowling: Those who voted for Barack Obama can glory in the fact that hope didn't simply triumph over cynicism, it smashed its ugly fat face in

Intellectual, Tolerant and Focused: a Very Different President
While all presidents promise to unite the country, Obama's sombre demeanor may mean he actually wants to do it

Overwhelming Hope of a Global Turning Point
From the streets of Arab capitals to the chancelleries of Europe, from the African interior to the favelas of South America, the world overwhelmingly delighted in Barack Obama's victory, seeing in it a moment that promises a turning point and the chance of reconciliation.

'I've Been in This Country for 35 Years and Know Prejudice. I Doubt It Could Happen in England'
Black people from around the world give their response to Barack Obama's election as US president

After Bush, the World Looks on in Hope and Expectation
Obama steps onto the global stage buoyed by widespread goodwill. But what are his plans - and can he deliver them?

Renewable Energy: Obama's Cruise to the White House Puts the Wind Back in Green Sails
After Bush's years of neglect, the new president promises the planet a fresh start

Election Diary
With 75 days to go until Barack Obama takes office, Anna Pickard rounds up the events in the election's aftermath

Party Leaders Compete to Cover Themselves in Reflected Glory
labor and the Conservatives vie to associate themselves with Barack Obama's election

We Can Breathe Again, Says 'energised' Downing Street
Unbridled relief in labor circles that Obama has indeed made history

Journey of Generations That Passed in a Moment
A man born before African-Americans had a right to vote has assumed the highest office

Obama's New America
First black leader to hail 'birth of freedom' at January inauguration

Voters Sign Up for Rainbow Coalition
Obama's broad support from under-45s, blacks and women leaves only white males and rightwing bedrock to McCain

First Black President-Elect 'Probably Knows' About Rev. George Lee
What were voters thinking about while waiting in those long lines to elect America's first black president? "Maybe stories of civil rights heroes who died for our voting rights," says a former Mississippi SNCC volunteer.

Yes, We Can – and We Did
Michael Tomasky: Obama wins: Obama's victory is a stunning result, confounding conventional wisdom with its message of hope. Americans are rightly proud

Barack Obama's Election Victory Brings a New Dawn of Leadership
Barack Obama has drawn a line under the last eight years. Today marked nothing less than the first day of the Obama presidency, writes Jonathan Freedland

Barack Obama's Kenyan Family Celebrate Victory
Relatives stay awake all night to watch US election on generator-powered TV sets

India Voted for Obama
Barack Obama appears to be heading for a landslide election in the US election for President. If the election had taken place in India, here too the result would not have been much different.

US Campaign Diary
Barack Obama casts an early vote as Fidel Castro and European politicians back Democrat

Mama Sarah, 86, Gets the Beer in As Village Hails a Son of Africa
Obama's step-grandmother leads the Kenyans watching US election unfold with pride and partisanship

Obama's Hometown of Chicago Confident in His Chances
Voters in Chicago anticipating a victory by Barack Obama in historic presidential election

Obama's Town 'it Feels Like a New Era Kind of Dawning'
Supporters converge on Grant Park as mood of hushed expectancy descends on Chicago

Democrats Aim to Extend Majority in Congress on Election Day
A large-scale congressional victory by the party could help Barack Obama's legislative plans if he wins the presidency

Obama Has the Edge and Polls Prove It, Say Confident Democrats
Despite the odds, John McCain promises a 'slam bang finish' as campaigns enter final hours

Barack Obama's Impressive Road to the White House
Andrew Rawnsley: Say what you don't like about the length and expense of the presidential race, it is the most intense audition for the job

After The Election
A poem about what is in store...

Obama: 600 Million Dollars Later Is the Question Still Above Your Pay Grade?
It took six weeks for Barack Obama to admit he was a bit flippant about his answer about when human life actually begins. Now only days away from the general election has his answer changed at all?

Democrats Take Campaign Finale to Mccain Heartland
Obama team demonstrates confidence of victory by planning to extend campaign deep Arizona

Push for Peace
If Obama wins, all signs are he will start his presidency with a major Middle East initiative - but the window of opportunity will be short-lived, writes Julian Borger

Me, My Son and Obama: One Father's Story
Gary Younge on the implications that an Obama win could have for his son's future

BARACK OBAMA: The Politics of Hope
What an Obama presidency offers us is a new path, a way out, an approach grounded in Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal and John Kennedy’s New Frontier. What Obama offers us that John McCain cannot is real change. In that there is hope. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

McCain Team Claims Obama's Lead is Narrowing
Republican team 'still fighting' as presidential hopefuls embark on final multi-state campaign blitz

McCain Plays on Fear of 'communismo'
Republican candidate goes on offensive in Florida by comparing Obama to Castro and Chavez

Obama Becomes the Unmissable Candidate With $3m Ad
Most expensive paid-for political broadcast in history set to delay start of the World Series

Rivals Slug It Out in Battleground State of Pennsylvania
McCain defiant as party divisions and Obama's pulling power threaten miracle comeback

Stress or in the Genes - How Did Obama Suddenly Go Grey?
Emine Saner: While many people dread the appearance of grey hairs, Obama is nothing if not an optimist

Obama, Inshallah!
Arabs are anticipating a Democratic victory on November 4 with enthusiasm tempered by skepticism, writes Ian Black

CRYiNG MACHO MAN: "Obama Hysteria"
Guest cartoonist, Michael Aushenker steps into Crying Macho Man's shoes.

Obama Tempers Optimism With Economic Caution
As campaign reaches climax, the downturn which has won voters for Democrats imperils pledges of radical change

McCain Prepares His Last Stand in 'must-win' States
Republican warns Americans to face prospect of most liberal administration in country's history if Obama wins

Obama Presents Closing Argument to American Voters
Democratic candidate aims to rally supporters even while moving to contain their expectations of change if he wins

McCain Stokes Fears of Democratic Dominance If Obama Wins Election
Republican presidential candidate searches for a message that might still turn the election even at this late stage

Desperation
Michael Tomasky doesn't think the latest attacks against Barack Obama will help John McCain's campaign

McCain Banks on Close Vote As Party Starts the Inquest
Presidential candidate believes he can still win despite most polls giving Barack Obama a significant lead

Obama As We Knew Him... Man and Boy
We speak to the people who knew Barack Obama best, revealing an intimate, often touching, portrait of a man on the brink of greatness

Jobless and Angry, the Voters Who Hope Change Brings Respite
Economic woes and unemployment in Amercia's industrial cities push working-class electorate towards Barack Obama

Fear Is The Key – Why Obama May Not Be A Shoo-In
If the polls and CNN are to be believed, Barack Obama has already won the US election; and John McCain is merely going through the motions. But McCain doesn’t seem to get it. Perhaps he knows something that many Americans don’t.

Campaign Footsoldiers Concentrate Efforts on Handful of Key States
Huge swathes of America ignored as 'triple A' battlegrounds determine outcome of election

Campaign Costs Dwarf Millions Raised By Kerry and Bush in 2004
Barack Obama's campaign spending alone likely to be more than $1bn by time of election

Confident Obama Takes Presidential Tone in Talk of Post-election Plans
Barack Obama opens himself up to charges of complacency with confident discussion of transition period

McCain 'gives Up' on Colorado As Obama Calls Time-out to Visit Sick Grandmother
Republican makes tough decisions as campaign also downgrades its chances in Iowa and New Mexico

Dead Bear Cub Covered in Barack Obama Posters Found at University
Police and wildlife officials investigate discovery at Western Carolina university campus

Will Joe the Plumber and Soccer Moms Bail out the USA in November 2008
Can blue collar workers like ‘Joe the Plumber’ and the busy soccer moms swing the election away from the current Obama leaning trend? The answer is an unequivocal and resounding yes; but why should they. Let’s see.

Evangelicals Start Soul-searching As Prospect of Obama Win Risks Christian Gains in Politics
Conservative Christians fear potential loss of power in Washington as Democrats widen lead

OCTOBER SURPRISE: The Redemption of Colin Powell
On October 19 General Colin Powell, among the most respected public figures in America, delivered an October surprise that will force the operatives in the McCain campaign to abandon the politics of smear or include Powell in the indictment. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

Barack Obama - The Champion Of The World
This article is not about what Americans think about their Presidential candidates; it is about what the rest of the world thinks of them. Obama scores almost everywhere.

Obama Forces the Pace of Change in Dixieland
Shifts in region's economy and population means spiritual home of Republicans is within reach of Democrats

Colin Powell Expected to Endorse Obama
Former secretary of state is expected to use television appearance to support Democrat candidate

No More Need to Whisper As Democrats Are Finally Out and Proud
All over Roanoke Virginia, people are preparing for Barack Obama's visit

Extraordinary Joe Mccain, Obama and the Plumber Who is Suddenly a Us Sensation
Joe Wurzelbacher rises to number seven on Google's list of most popular search expressions

Foreign Poll Favours Democrat But Shows Hostility to Us
International survey says people worldwide pinning hopes on Obama in next month's presidential election

Emboldened Obama to Push Into Firmly Republican States
Buoyed by success, Democrats to force cash-strapped McCain to defend safe areas

Obama Campaign Expands Battle to Republican States
Candidate pursuing a strategy that could see him take states that George Bush won with ease in 2000 and 2004

Barack Obama - Narcissist or Merely Narcissistic?
Obama's early life was decidedly chaotic and replete with traumatic and mentally bruising dislocations.

The End of Attack Politics
Jonathan Freedland at Hofstra University, New York: The debate showed how the traditional Republican strategy of attacking opponents is backfiring against John McCain

Ballots Already Cast Overwhelmingly Favour Democrats, Exit Surveys Suggest
Barack Obama has lead of 34% among early voters in key states Indiana and North Carolina

Election is Over for Mccain, Say Pollsters
Obama's double-digit lead seen as insurmountable before looming election day

New Poll Puts Obama 14 Points Ahead of Mccain
Opinion poll from the New York Times and CBS News sees Democratic senator widen lead over McCain

Rival Plans to Help Struggling Families
John McCain plans to replace bad mortgages while Barack Obama suggests moratorium on repossessions

Obama Rolls Out $60bn Plan to Help Households
US democratic presidential candidate also targets neglected roads, bridges and schools

Obama Campaign Finds Prejudice Lingers in Blue-collar Heartlands
Democrats fear effect of lingering racism among working-class whites on Obama's election chances

Young Make 'great Schlep' to Persuade a Sceptical Generation to Vote Obama
Internet viral movement leads dozens of young Jewish Americans to go on conversion mission to Florida

Just another Election or a Fight for the Soul of a Nation
Not everyone who can’t see is blind. Even with 20/20 vision a person or an entire nation can have their attention diverted away from what they should be seeing. Is this exactly what is happening in America in this 2008 election year?

Obama Negotiates 30-minute Tv Spot With Cbs, Nbc and Fox
Ad blitz represents the most ambitious and costliest use of media in a presidential election

Barak Obama - Where Did The Money Come From?
Barrack Obama claims he grew up in situation where the money was tight; and yet managed to put himself through good and expensive colleges, including Harvard. Obama; and vaguely attributes his good fortune to the "American dream". An American mother wonders where the money actually came from; and does a little digging.

Singularly Unimpressed
US spin doctors go to work on John McCain's disdainful terms for 'messianic' Obama

Obama
Out of a long political darkness, a brighter day is ahead....

Anti-Obama Author Deported From Kenya
Jerome Corsi had been scheduled to launch book in Kenya

Known by the Company We Keep? – No, says Obama, It’s the Economy Stupid
Obama says the McCain campaign is pointing to the wrong issue by bringing up his association with, racists, haters and domestic bombers. It’s the economy says Barack! Is he asking Americans to suspend the time tested wisdom that we teach our children even to this day, namely that we are known by the company we keep? Apparently he is!

Republicans Aim to Undermine Obama By Making It Personal
The lines of attack from the Republican camp

Candidates Dig Up the Dirt Before Tv Debate
Economy sidelined as Barack Obama attacks John McCain's links to big business and lobbyists

Gloves Off: Mccain Gets Personal in Bid to Win Back Support
Barack Obama's strong poll showing forces Republicans to draw on friendship with 'terrorist'

All Smiles for Obama in the Sunshine State
Eight years after Florida favored George W Bush, Obama blazes ahead in polls

Aloof But a Star: British Envoy on Obama
Ambassador says accusations of elitism are 'not entirely unfair', but praises 'star quality'

Visit to Republican Stronghold Marks Expansion of Battleground
Rally marks attempt to win over working- and middle-class white voters worried about economic crisis

Fake Pollsters Trying to Discredit Obama, Democrats Claim
Push-polls insinuate anti semitism and 'make references to candidate being Muslim'

Candid Obama Urges Hispanic Voters to Flex Their Muscles
Democrat campaign targets the swing state of New Mexico in attempt to boost turnout among Hispanics

Bill Clinton Will Hold First Rally for Barack Obama
Bill Clinton will officially set aside wounded feelings as he heads to Florida to hold his first rally for Barack Obama

Bill Clinton Holds First Rally for Obama But Doubts Persist About Commitment
Former president set to speak at rallies in attempt to encourage more people to register to vote

Obama Lead Gets Bigger - and the Fight Gets Uglier
Public overwhelmingly award Friday night's presidential debate to the Democratic candidate

Candidates Vie for Credit Over Bail-out
Obama and McCain make appeal to working and middle-class voters with economic credentials

World Briefing: Bypassing Bipartisanship
Simon Tisdall: In a week when the wheels nearly came off the US economy, the gloves came off in the presidential race

Honours Even As Rivals Lock Horns
Neither Obama nor McCain could land knock-out blow in TV debate between presidential hopefuls

US Banking Bail-out Teeters As Obama and Mccain Clash
Hopes of swift deal on $700bn bail-out of America's banking industry wane amid Republican protests

Debate an Opportunity for Candidates to Sway the Minds of Voters
Questions about Obama's lack of experience and McCain's similarities to Bush loom large before Friday's debate

A NEW DEAL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: Hoover Versus FDR
In a fundamental sense, the choice we now face is as clear as it was in 1932: John McCain is Herbert Hoover and Barack Obama is Franklin Roosevelt. What we need now is a New Deal for the 21st Century. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

US Candidates Drilled for First of Make-or-break Debates
Obama and McCain begin rehearsals for presidential debate which they hope will break deadlock

Obama Makes Move Into the Conservative Deep South
Grassroots strategy pays dividends as fight escalates for Virginia and North Carolina

Wall St Woes Help Obama Overtake Mccain Express
The Sarah Palin effect wears off as women voters return to Barack Obama, eroding Republican gains

Prophetic Implications of the 2008 Election
Does the Bible have anything to say about the 2008 elections in America? Specific outcomes of the race may not be covered in the scriptures but since prophecy is pre-written history the general implications of the election are inescapable, what are they?

Barack Obama and John McCain - the Leader and History
US presidential election has heated up between obama and John McCain. K.B.gopalakrishnan of sathyaprema.com through astrological analysis gives the prediction about the president to be elected

Economic Meltdown Returns Initiative to Obama in Polling
Both candidates spend millions of dollars in unprecedented advertising spree

Democrats Ask Court to Defend Right to Vote
Republicans 'exploit mortgage crisis to disqualify opponents', Obama campaign says

Obama Starts Fightback With Ad Questioning Mccain's Integrity
Advert accuses former Vietnam war hero of fighting a dishonorable and dishonest election campaign

Obama Asks Bill Clinton to Help With Fightback
Democratic figures openly express fear that Obama does not have a strategy to win

IRS Investigation of Internet Evangelist Now Includes Statements about Sen. Obama
The IRS has expanded the investigation into Florida internet evangelist Bill Keller of Liveprayer, to now include comments Keller made about the faith of Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Barack Obama and John Mccain Begin the Battle for Women Voters
John McCain and Sarah Palin hit the campaign trail for an epic fight for a newly identified swing constituency of working mothers

Obama Campaign Perplexed Over How to Handle Palin
Usually disciplined team shows flaws as the Sarah Palin phenomenon grows

Obama Team's Discipline Hit By Surprise Pick
Democrats attack Palin's speech as lacking in substance in battle to stop her winning over women

Obama Support Climbs to 50% in Poll
Democratic presidential candidate opens up eight-point lead on Republican rival John McCain

How Murdoch Called Obama-fox Truce
Media mogul brokers 'tentative' agreement between Democratic candidate and head of rightwing Fox News

Missing Bounce Leaves Obama Close to Mccain
Latest poll puts Obama on 49% and McCain on 48% despite prime-time speech

Obama Fails to Get Post-convention Bounce
A CNN poll indicates presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain are essentially tied

OBAMA TO McCAIN: Hyperion to a Satyr
As an independent progressive, Senator Barack Obama is by no means the ideal candidate but within the confines of the two-party system and by comparison to his opponent, Obama is as good as it gets. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

The Big Question for Us Voters: to Tax or Not to Tax
Obama and McCain are offering classic alternative solutions to the crisis in the economy. Andrew Clark looks at whether either is likely to work

McCain Moves to Steal Obama's Thunder By Choosing Woman Running Mate
Choice of inexperienced Alaska governor designed to woo disgruntled supporters of Hillary Clinton

Democrats: They Came to See History in the Making
People of all ages came to see Barack Obama fill a sports stadium and hit it out of the park; they did not leave disappointed, says Gary Younge

Barack Obama Gets Down to Policy As He Wows 80,000 Crowd
Democratic nominee tackles Iraq, race and the Republicans during rousing address in Denver

Obama's Dream - 45 Years After King, a Call for a Better America
Democratic candidate's Denver address attacks presidency of George Bush and promises to end the war in Iraq

Power of the Orator May Propel Senator to the Very Top
Above all else, it is Obama's speech making which has propelled him to the Democratic nomination

Bill Clinton Passes the Torch to Barack Obama
The former president answers critics and says Barack Obama will make a good president

No Clever Rhetoric, Just a Promise to Deliver
Obama speech aims to show voters he can rescue US economy

'He Could Read a Directory and It Would Sound Good'
Obama addresses largest audience yet on 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech

'People Still See Things in Black and White'
Ed Pilkington: Barack Obama's presidential run has thrown a new spotlight on the issue of race in the US

Four Arrested Over 'plot Against Obama'
Colorado attorney denies reports linking arrests to possible attempt on life of Barack Obama

Denver Police Arrest Men on Weapons Charges
US attorney denies local reports that linked the arrests to a possible attempt on the life of the Barack Obama

Democrats Counter Mccain Taunts With Defecting Republican
Hours after being taunted by John McCain with disaffected Hillary Clinton supporters, the Democrats tonight unrolled their own defecting Republican at their party convention

Denver Police Arrest Men on Weapons Charges in Possible Plot on Obama
Authorities refuse to confirm local reports that linked the arrests to a possible attempt on the life of the Barack Obama

Democratic Convention in Denver: Carnival Mood As Campaigners Take to Streets
Anti-war protesters converge in Denver to see Obama declared Democrats' presidential nominee

Republicans Use Former Democrats to Attack Obama
Ads and press conference attempt to exploit rift between Clinton and Obama

Democratic Convention in Denver: Crowds Clamour for Hottest Tickets in the West
Carefully constructed pageantry that will crown Obama as the party's presidential nominee

Barack Obama Has to Make His Story America's Dream
Andrew Rawnsley: In his crucial speech, the Democratic contender will have to overcome suspicions that run deep through the US heartlands

US Candidates Face Up to Image Problem
Barack Obama is somewhat restricted in his range of facial expressions according to a new analysis

Winning the West ... Obama Plots Route to Victory in Republican Heartland
Grassroots organization brings conservative states within Democrats' grasp

US: Winning the West ... Obama Plots Route to Victory in Republican Heartland
Grassroots organization brings conservative states within Democrats' grasp

US Politics: Time to Choose Gets Closer
Obama surrounded by intense speculation about his choice of running mate

Bye Bye Barry
Jump forward to the election results in November and imagine the loss of Barack Obama.

Obama Assassinated, if Hillary Clinton or Al Gore Nominated as Vice-President ?
If Barack Obama has a chance to save America and let the world survive, he should avoid the lethal mistake of entrusting the position of the Vice President to either Al Gore or Hillary Clinton.

Obama and Mccain Appear Together for the First Time As They Court Christian Right
Candidates answer questions on abortion, the existence of evil and the definition of wealth

Obama and Mccain Square Off Before Church Audience
US presidential contenders appear on same stage for the first time since clinching party nominations

Barack Obama Turns to Symbolic Vote to Win Clinton Supporters Over at Democrats' Convention
Defeated democratic candidate's name to go on ballot in gesture intended to solidify party support

Obama Adviser Compares Putin to Hitler
The foreign policy adviser of US presidential candidate Barack Obama has called on the world community to isolate Russia in protest over its campaign in the Caucasus, likening its tactics to those of "Hitler or Stalin"

Hi America. Meet the Obamas, a Model Family
Interview with daughters reveals household trivia, but television debut may be their last appearance

Republicans Admit Obama is Winning the Online Battle
Democratic campaign's superior use of the internet as a political tool is underlined by New York conference

Young, Gifted, Black ... and Leading America
Barack Obama's success reflects the rise of 'post-racial' black politicians who distance themselves from the old politics, reports Paul Harris in Newark

Checking Out the Hilton
Michael White: Enjoyed the joke, Paris, but don't push it: Obama is more vulnerable than he looks

Public Tiring of Obama, Says Poll of Us Voters
Over-exposure eroding favorable views of Democratic candidate among some voters

The Obama Tax Reform Plan For Long Term Economic Growth?
Investors represent the biggest voting block in the country. We could elect the next president, change the tax code, fix Social Security, and strengthen the economy. If only we weren't the most apathetic group of people on the planet. As Investors, we want less government, lower taxes, and purposeful regulation. We want laws that aid economic freedoms, and lawmakers and judges who facilitate it.

A Question Of Media Objectivity in Election 2008
Article about the media in the 2008 Presidential Election in the United States.

McCain's Campaign is Cynical But Not Racist, Says Obama
Democrat determined not to repeat John Kerry's failure to give Republican attacks a robust response

Barack Obama Gets Surprise Backing From Boris Johnson
The London mayor, Boris Johnson, has endorsed the US presidential candidate Barack Obama, saying a win for him would be a "fantastic boost" for black people

Glastonbury? No, Germany: Obama Gets Rock Star Welcome
Democratic candidate lures Berlin's young in their tens of thousands to hear him spin dreams of hope

US Election: Buffett Joins Obama to Solve Economic Crisis
Iraq widely expected to be the dominant campaign issue but supplanted by concerns about the economy

Obama Takes His White House Campaign to the Battlefields
US Democratic presidential candidate arrives in Afghanistan on the first leg of his high-profile tour

Manager of the Month
No7 Paul Ince...England's first black football captain is now the Premier League's first black manager. The closest we have to our very own Barack Obama.

Barack Obama: Charm Offensive Wins Over Angry Crowd ... of Reporters
US coverage of tour reflects candidate's success with media, but polls will be test

Obama's whistle stop tour hits Paris
US presidential candidate, Barack Obama, arrives in Paris.

Glastonbury? No, Germany: Obama Gets Rock Star Welcome
Democratic candidate lures Berlin's young in their tens of thousands to hear him spin dreams of hope

McCain v. Obama: a Dirt Clod Throwing Contest
The presidential candidates need to stop throwing dirt and begin showing some leadership!

Back to the Future in Iraq and Afghanistan
Simon Tisdall: Barack Obama's proposal for a switch of focus risks precipitating another double-headed military misadventure

Obama Makes Surprise Visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall
Barack Obama ended his trip to Israel this morning with a surprise visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall, before heading to Berlin.

Democratic Lessons for Labour
Sunder Katwala: The Obama campaign can teach us how to bring some energy back into British politics and revive the progressive movement

World Must Stop Iran From Getting Nuclear Weapon, Says Barack Obama
Presidential candidate pledges 'unshakable commitment' to Israel after spending day speaking to Middle East leaders

Barack Obama: I Will Not Waste a Minute in Brokering Middle East Peace
Barack Obama today pledged to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process if elected US president

American Jews Predicted to Vote Democrat By Significant Margin
Jewish leaders foresee large turnout in favor of Obama despite skepticism over views on Israel

What Hadrian Can Teach Obama
Martin Kettle: Senator, a trip to the British Museum's exhibition about this Roman emperor will be of far more benefit than hanging out with gloomy Gordon Brown

Barack Obama's Visit Prompts Labour Calls for Brown to Emulate His Tactics
Democrat to meet Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron on London visit

Forget the Myth-making. Obama is Just What the Middle East Needs
Jonathan Freedland: Neither Israel-pandering hawk nor Arab-loving appeaser, the Democrat would bring active, engaged diplomacy

Iraq Government Backs Barack Obama's Troop Withdrawal Pledge
Official spokesman ends confusion over Iraqi PM's comments on US presidential candidate's timetable for military pullout

New Yorker's Plane Snub Over Obama 'terrorist' Cartoon
Democratic candidate's aides tell liberal magazine's reporter: 'There's no room for you on our plane'

Iraqi Government Backs Obama Timetable for Withdrawal of Us Combat Troops
Nouri al-Maliki endorses democratic candidate's proposal to pull out all forces by April 2010

No U-turn. Obama's Stance on Iraq is Chillingly Consistent
Sami Ramadani: The presidential hopeful has been accused of flip-flopping over the occupation, but he was never for full withdrawal

America's Last Taboo
Emma Brockes talks to Barbara Ehrenreich about her new book, Barack Obama and the great wealth divide

Obama Uses Crucial Foreign Tour to Promise More Troops for Afghanistan
Country's role 'urgent and precarious', warns presidential candidate as he leaves Kabul for Iraq

People See in Obama What They Want to See - That's a Blessing and a Curse
Gary Younge: As the US Democratic candidate heads towards Europe, liberals refer to him as if he represents a second coming

Obama Takes His White House Campaign to the Battlefields
US Democratic presidential candidate arrives in Afghanistan on the first leg of his high-profile tour

Barack Obama Lands in Afghanistan on First Leg of World Tour
US presidential candidate meets Hamid Karzai as part of 'high-stakes' trip attracting feverish media attention back home

Merkel and Karzai Await Obama, But the Real Audience Will Be Back Home
Democratic presidential candidate embarks on a world tour before ending up outside Downing Street

McCain Eclipsed As Tv Anchors Follow Obama's Foreign Trip
All three US TV networks reported to be planning interviews with Obama on visit to Middle East and Europe

Hugo Chavéz Does Barack Obama a Favour
Barack Obama has attracted some unwanted support, but he can breathe a sigh of relief as the Venezuelan leader says he won't be backing Obama's presidential campaign

Obama No Different to Mccain, Says Chavez
Relations between Venezuela and US will not improve even if Barack Obama becomes president, Venezuelan leader predicts

Both Candidates Talk the Talk on Green Issues But Who Can Deliver?
Obama favors regulation to fight global warming, while McCain looks to the market

Cameron: Absent Black Fathers Must Meet Responsibilities
Exclusive: Tory leader backs Barack Obama on race and family breakdown

Obama Promises 10,000 More Troops for Afghanistan
Presidential candidate to visit war regions as he pledges to shift focus from 'misguided effort in Iraq'

BITTER WHINE: A Glimpse behind the Curtains of Power
Senators Barack Obama and John McCain wear the masks of opposition and carry the banners of their respective parties but when the final curtain falls, we will almost assuredly witness the spectacle of unification. They were not so different after all. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

Cash Pours in for Mccain As Campaign Gathers Strength
US Republican presidential candidate set to raise $400m, putting him on a par with a struggling Obama

Trouble With Heathcliff
Mark Lawson: Brown and Obama are not the first politicians to stumble in taking on the fluffy questions

Hi America. Meet the Obamas, a Model Family
Interview with daughters reveals household trivia, but television debut may be their last appearance

Political Lethargy in the Church – Will American Christians Awake before November 2008
For the first time in American history two sitting U.S. Senators will battle for the presidency on November 4, 2008. Barack Obama, Jr. Senator from Illinois and John McCain the GOP’s Senior Senator from Arizona are the top contenders in a race unlike any other in history.

Mr Will Smith Goes to Washington
From reading box office patterns to analyzing the political landscape, Will Smith and Barack Obama have more in common than big ears, says John Patterson

He Wants Health Insurance for All Americans, But Barack Obama Still Has to Prove He's Patriotic
Alexander Chancellor: Obama has chosen the Fourth of July to show how much he loves his country

New Age America is Entranced By Obama's Electoral Aura
Oliver Burkeman: The question new agers have been asking in recent weeks is: could Obama be a 'lightworker'?

Obama's Shuffle to the Right Suggests This Man is Ruthless Enough to Win
Jonathan Freedland: His U-turns may trouble Democrats, but they are the mark of a man who is determined not to be another principled loser

Are We Falling Out of Love With Tesco?
Barack Obama and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall are latest to join chorus of protest over the supermarket giant

Obama and Clinton Come Together at Unity Rally
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's joint appearance marked the first time the two had shared a public forum since he destroyed her hopes of returning to the White House

Standing Shoulder to Shoulder
Democrats show a united front as Clinton and Obama appear together in public

The Critiques Are In And The Campaign Is Hot
The Obama I will stop corporate lobbyist but take their money anyway fashion is in…

Obama Supports Supreme Court Reversal of Gun Ban
Barack Obama says judge was right to overturn gun ban in city of Washington in shift to more conservative stance

Barack Obama and the Jesus Machine
Stephen Bates: Televangelist James Dobson has come out against Obama. But the Democrat might just carry religious voters with him anyway

Campaigning on the Catwalk: Why Politics is the Height of Fashion
Hadley Freeman on how designers are measuring up Barack Obama

(th)ink: "Where Do They Stand on The Real Issues"
Cut-out and bring to the polls!!

Republicans Admit Obama is Winning the Online Battle
Democratic campaign's superior use of the internet as a political tool is underlined by New York conference

Obama Brings Us Racists Out of the Woodwork
Ewen MacAskill: The 2008 election, with the prospect of the US electing its first African-American president, has seen a flurry of particularly chilling paraphernalia

US Splits Over Race Relations As Obama Takes the Lead
Half of white voters view Democrat as 'risky' choice, while high black support could win safe Republican states

Obama Turns on Charm for Women Who Loved Hillary Clinton
The big chill is turning into a big thaw as the two Democratic rivals combine forces and plan how to beat McCain

Obama Tarnished By Rejecting Public Funds for Election Fight
Attacks from all sides of the party divide, as Barack Obama reneges on promise to accept public funding

A Good Turn
Jonathan Freedland: Obama has gone back on his pledge to stay within the public financing system. A U-turn, yes, but one that won't hurt him

European Obama Hopes Need To Be Tempered With Realism
The hard truth is that despite the massive expectation accompanying the rise of Barack Obama, as president there would be a limit to the amount of change he could realistically bring to the realpolitik of the trans-Atlantic relationship.

What Does Obama’s Call for Change and Europe Have in Common?
Barack Obama’s much touted campaign cries for "Change We Can Believe In" and the response of the everyday citizens of Europe to the recent "no" vote from the Irish are raising the same questions on two continents. What are the questions?

Democrats in Rural Strongholds Refuse to Give Backing to Obama
The conservative Appalachian heartlands voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton - and will switch to McCain in November

Leading Internet Evangelist Invites Barack Obama to Explain his Faith
Evangelist Bill Keller of LivePrayer a dot com ministry that has 2.4 million daily subscribers to Keller’s messages is leaving the seat open for Sen. Obama to answer questions about his Christian faith. Will he accept the invitation?

Obama Sends Out Army of Volunteers
3,600 volunteers have committed to at least six weeks of unpaid political work to clinch swing states

Fox Tv Apology for Racial Slur
Murdoch's television station says sorry for caption referring to Barack Obama's wife Michelle as his 'baby mama'

Obama Mobilises Volunteers to Prepare for General Election Fight
Barack Obama is to send thousands of campaign volunteers across the US this weekend

Crowd Puller Obama May Make Quick Uk Stop Along Busy Road to White House
European tour for the Democratic presidential nominee is planned for July

US Elections : John MAccain urgently needs the help from Miracle Studios
Barack Obama has vanquished Hillary to win democratic vote for President. I am just reviewing the websites of both presidential candidates in the horizon:

Why Obama is Right To Want Talks With Iran
Many have condemned Obama for proposing talks with Iran; yet just prior to the Afghanistan war Britain had talks with Iran which led to distinct advantages for Bush and the US led alliance. Diplomacy with Iran can and has worked and is the best way to get Iran not produce nuclear weapons.

Clinton and Obama 'laughing' After Secret Late-night Meeting
First direct encounter for months, with Clinton expected to formally endorse Obama at farewell rally

US Elections: Barack Obama Recruits Team to Tackle Web Smears
Units also being set up to deal with other vulnerable points, including remarks by his wife Michelle

Student Vote Could Swing It for Obama
Obama may not only be the first black president but the first president to get there thanks to the student vote, says John Sutherland

VICE PRESIDENTIAL SWEEPSTAKES: The Candidates
With the primary season finally over and the major party candidates set, the vice presidential sweepstakes begins. For Republican John McCain the field is limited. For Democrat Barack Obama it is wide open. In a year primed for a Democratic landslide, who they select will tell us how they intend to win the White House. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

Economy at Forefront As Obama Takes Fight to Mccain Heartland
Barack Obama takes presidential battle to the enemy by beginning a tour of contested states

'Globalisation Needs America. America Needs Globalisation'
Barack Obama and John McCain must reject the 'false comforts of populism', Peter Mandelson warns

Obama Could Set an Earthquake Under the Established Electoral Map
Gary Younge: He has roused black and young voters as never before, but he has to maintain the rest of the Democratic base

Mesmerizing Obama
Reports of sycophantically driven crowds of Obama supporters are making news and bloating the blogs across the nation. Can this phenomenon be explained?

How the Net's Political Dirt Corrupts Mainstream Media
As the online rumours surrounding Obama and his wife show, investigate first, report later

US Elections: Mccain Lacks Obama's Appeal During Florida Speech
Age is just one of the sharpest contrasts between Obama and McCain in historic election campaign

Starting in Hostile Territory, a Glimpse of Pure Poise
Obama kicks off campaign in Republican stronghold and proves himself capable of pleasing spontaneity

Obama Seizes His Moment
As those who faced racial injustice look on, Obama strategies with an eye to his tough ? yet winnable - battle against John McCain

Clinton and Obama Friendly After Secret Meeting
Clinton's endorsement of Obama follows the first direct meeting between the two after an often acrimonious campaign

Obama Puts Own Stamp on Party Over Funding
Democratic nominee sets tight limits on lobby donations for election campaign

McCain's Attack Lines Against Obama Have Already Been Written By Clinton
Jonathan Freedland: The phony - if gripping - war is now all but over, while the decisive conflict is about to begin

Clinton to Endorse Obama on Saturday
Intense campaign under way for Obama to nominate her as vice-president

Obama Resists Pressure to Nominate Clinton As Vice-president
Clinton bows out of campaign, but her supporters push hard for joint ticket

Court Convicts Former Fundraiser
Barack Obama endured a new distraction on his first day after clinching the Democratic nomination after a former fundraiser was convicted on corruption charges. A federal jury in Chicago convicted Tony Rezko, a developer whom Obama has known for more than a decade, on 16 corruption charges.

US Elections: Barack Obama Wins Democratic Nomination for President
Barack Obama beats Hillary Clinton and becomes the first African-American with a viable chance of winning the White House

Another 'pastor Disaster' Upsets Obama Campaign
Suzanne Goldenberg: Preacher at Barack Obama's Chicago church mocks Hillary Clinton's tears at New Hampshire primary

Developer With Ties to Obama Convicted in Chicago
Barack Obama endured a new distraction on his first day after clinching the Democratic nomination today after a former fundraiser was convicted on corruption charges

Will the Real John Mccain Stand Up
Ed Pilkington on what kind of man is Barack Obama up against

Obama Resists Pressure From Clinton for Vice President Role
Democratic nominee faces first big test as defeated rival pushes to be included on joint ticket

Hard Core of Clinton's Most Loyal Fans Threaten to Resist Obama Nomination
Long Democratic contest leaves party divisions exposed, but allies warn it is time to let go

Harlem Residents Offer Mixed Views After Obama's Nomination
Ed Pilkington: On the streets of the neighborhood dubbed the capital of black America, you'd be hard pressed to know history was made

Obama May Have to Battle to Win Clinton Constituencies
The Democratic contest exposed sharp divisions in support between Obama and Clinton

Barack Obama, the Flexible Hawk
Obama's hawkish yet flexible proposals on US-Middle East policy suggest little fundamental change for the region, says Ian Black

US Elections: Underdog Republicans Put Their Best Man Forward
The good news amid the gloom for the Republicans is that if anyone can hold back the tidal wave that is Barack Obama, it is John McCain

US Elections: Jimmy Carter Tells Barack Obama Not to Pick Hillary Clinton As Running Mate
Barack Obama should not pick Hillary Clinton as his vice-presidential nominee, former president Jimmy Carter has told the Guardian.

Game Over, Game on
Gary Younge: US election 2008: John McCain is a fearsome opponent. Barack Obama has the nomination wrapped up, but the real fight is just beginning

The Intercultural Competence of Barack Obama
Why Obama's communication style appeals across cultures.

US Elections: The Transformation of Barack Obama
Barack Obama, once seen as a most improbable presidential candidate, before the eyes of a tremendous crowd is declared the Democratic nominee and the first African-American to have a real shot at winning the White House

US Elections: Obama Wins Democratic Nomination for President
Barack Obama beats Hillary Clinton and becomes the first African American with a viable chance of winning the White House

Obama Poised for Nomination Despite Clinton Victory in Puerto Rico
Barack Obama to take Democratic presidential nominee from Tuesday night in spite of losing Puerto Rico primary to Clinton

The False Rhinoceros is Alive and Well in Modern Politics
Martin Kettle: As Obama and Clinton have both recently proved, there is no end to our capacity to see only what we want to see

Obama Sets Sights on Finishing Line
Democratic frontrunner hopes party showdown with Clinton and final primaries will gain him nomination

UK's Special Relationship With Us Needs to Be Recalibrated, Obama Tells Ex-pats in Britain
Call for equal partnership in phone link to London fund-raising event attended by 200

Obama Stands in for Kennedy in University Speech
Obama deepened his connection to America's most fabled political clan with a university graduation address on public service

Clinton Has Run Her Campaign the Same Way Bush Has Run the Country
Gary Younge: In her cynicism-sustained attempt to defeat Obama, she has shown contempt for intelligence, decency and democracy

Obama Walks Tightrope Between Victory and Party Unity
After declaring the Democratic nomination 'within reach', Barack Obama today began walking the delicate line of uniting the party without appearing to force Hillary Clinton out of the presidential race

He Can Be Cut-throat. He Believes That If You're in a Race, You Beat the Other Side By Almost Any Means Necessary
Profile: David Axelrod, Barack Obama's strategist

Running Mate Sought As Obama Shifts Gear
Democratic party officials disclose that the front runner has sanctioned hunt for a vice-presidential candidate

Obama on the Hunt for a Running Mate
Jim Johnson to begin vetting possible choices

Playing the Basketball Card All the Way to the White House
Barack Obama has inspired millions with his oratorical gifts and political vision but can he really play basketball?

Obama Walks Tightrope Between Victory and Party Unity
After declaring the Democratic nomination "within reach" following the

Obama Backs Off From Pledge to Talk With Iran
Campaign notes proper preparations must before committing to diplomatic meeting with Iran president

Obama Draws Nearer to Securing Democratic Nomination
Hillary Clinton wins Kentucky by a landslide, but Barack Obama's Oregon victory moves him closer to securing nomination

Clinton Beats Obama in Kentucky
Barack Obama still edges closer to securing the Democratic nomination.

What Are We Waiting For?
Promises of change from Obama do not reveal any intent to seek deep political reforms.

Obama Warns Republicans: 'lay Off My Wife'
Barack Obama brands Republican tactics to attack him through his wife 'low class'

He's a Straight Kinda Guy
If Barack Obama does make it into the White House, his shrewdness at the poker table will surely be invaluable, says Anthony Holden

Obama Ready to Declare Himself Winner
Long-running contest moves to Kentucky and Oregon primaries with Obama planning symbolic Iowa rally

Republicans Fear Obama Victory After Polls Shock
John McCain's supporters are reeling after a humbling defeat in a Mississippi by-election. Paul Harris reports

A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENTS: Pragmatic Populist Progressive Libertarians
The candidates are all but set. The primary process has largely locked out the decisive general election voting block: The Independents will determine our next president and the composition of government. So who are the independents and what are they looking for? A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

Bush Denounces Democratic Negotiation Offers During Israel Visit
Barack Obama describes remarks as a "false political attack", saying he never advocated talking to terrorists

Bush Appeasement Slur Angers Democrats
Obama outraged by president's claim that talking to US foes in Middle East is like negotiating with Hitler

Obama Wins Backing From Rival Edwards
Democratic nominee receives boost after securing the endorsement of former rival, John Edwards

Obama Reveals New Superdelegate Endorsements
Barack Obama today buttressed his Democratic nomination frontrunner status with four morning superdelegate endorsements

Clinton Vows to Fight Until the End
Obama remains clear frontrunner but Clinton landslide in West Virginia primary renews questions about black candidate's appeal among white working class

Exit Polls Give Clinton Victory in West Virginia
Questions about Barack Obama's ability to win over white, working-class voters raised again as Clinton wins landslide

Obama Switches Focus to Mccain Showdown
'Contest is over' says friend of Hillary Clinton, as Democratic frontrunner ignores primary and heads to Missouri

Obama Says He'll Reshape Us Foreign Policy. But Can He?
Jonathan Steele: The presidential hopeful opposed the Iraq war and spoke sense about Iran, but expect business as usual on the Middle East

Obama Raises Sights With Preparation for Mccain Debates
While Clinton campaigns in West Virginia, frontrunner begins to reveal strategy for presidential election

Dem’s Divas Destiny and Darkness
The battle between Democratic hopefuls Obama and Clinton has held the spotlight in American politics for the past year and has been upstaged only slightly by the occasional antics of a few divas like Hilton, Madonna or Aguilera.

What's So Bright About Obama's Campaign?
Clinton is already running a presidential campaign, i.e., attempting to build a long term brand. She is trying to inspire trust, while Senator Obama is spreading enthusiasm, taking advantage of the benefits of short term branding.

Obama Makes Clearest Hint That Clinton Could Be Running Mate
Frontrunner in the Democratic nomination race says he may consider Clinton his vice-president

How Obama and Clinton Supporters Grabbed Centre-stage
Tim Dowling: Not the candidates but their supporters are the ones who are closely watched

Barack Obama and Vicimology
A discussion about the impact of Barack Obama's candidacy as an African American.

Obama Hunts for Knock-out Punch As Fight Turns Ugly
In a contest dominated by race, it is the party as a whole that is hurting, reports Paul Harris in Indiana

Obama Wins North Carolina
Hillary Clinton failed to close the gap on Barack Obama in their marathon race for the Democratic nomination early today in the last two big primaries, Indiana and North Carolina

Democrats Face Close Battle in Key Primaries As Obama Tries to Repair Damage By Pastor
Oprah stokes uproar with past doubts over preacher as Clinton says she is cutting gap in North Carolina

Obama and Clinton Battle for North Carolina and Indiana
New polls show close contests in both states for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama after he endured uproar over the relationship with Jeremiah Wright

BRING IT ON: Clinton versus Obama versus McCain
Hillary is challenging Obama to another debate. McCain has been throwing barbs Obama’s way. Obama has been dodging sniper fire. I say: Bring it on. Let’s hook them all up to lie detectors and let them talk it out. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

A Campaign Of Government Change Should Include Compstat
Article about the use of the Compstat program in the public sector.

Obama Accuses Clinton of Using the Language of Bush on Iran
Democratic rivals level criticism at one another on competing television networks over foreign policy and the economy

Obama Hunts for Knock-out Punch As Fight Turns Ugly
In a contest dominated by race, it is the party as a whole that is hurting, reports Paul Harris in Indiana

How to Get Universal Health Care
Americans deserve a constitutional right to universal health care and Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton should support such a constitutional amendment.

Fatigue and Racism Threaten to Knock Obama Bandwagon Off the Road
Denunciation of former pastor may have come too late to save Democrat candidate's Indiana primary hopes

Controversy Causes Obama to Lose Ground
After a relatively smooth and well-planned march towards the Oval Office, his campaign is facing its greatest crisis

Some Nuance for Barack Obama
In a rising multi-polar world where China, India, Russia, the Islamic World, Africa, Brazil, Mexico and Japan vindicate their position next to the US and the EU, America needs to think out-of-the-box, and devise a global strategy that will promote the US interests genuinely conceived.

Will The Real Barack Obama Please Stand Up
Article about the campaign of Barack Obama in the 2008 United States Presidential election.

Question Time
Hannah Pool: Jason Rae, the youngest super delegate, will help choose the Democratic candidate. He explains why young people back Obama

Wright and Wrong
Leader: The rift between the pastor and Barack Obama runs deeper than words. It is a generational conflict

Wright Says Criticism of His Views Are Attack on Us Black Churches
Chicago pastor whose provocative sermons have damaged Obama's campaign tries to counter media uproar

Wright Condemns Criticism As an Attack on Black Churches
Chicago pastor's comments unlikely to put an end to the controversy that has hurt Obama's efforts to win support from white voters

Obama Admits He Needs to Woo White Working Class
Democrat denies race will determine outcome as poll shows 19% not ready to elect African American

Obama Pastor: I Had Death Threats
Jeremiah Wright re-emerges to say his church has been threatened with attack just as the Democratic race heads for its last big contest

INDIANA LOOMING: Obama's Fair Trade Challenge
Hillary Clinton is talking trade. Barack Obama is talking integrity. The question for Obama is: Is he genuinely committed to Fair Trade? The question for Hillary is: Can she be trusted? A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

Sermons Row Resurfaces for Obama As His Former Pastor Goes on Tv
Second chapter in the Wright story leaves Democrat candidate vulnerable to rightwing attacks

Pay Up or Risk Long Battle, Obama Told
Refusal to pay 'street money' to local operatives in Philadelphia could cost Obama crucial margin needed to oust Clinton

Film-maker Moore Endorses Obama
The outspoken film-maker Michael Moore endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination on the eve of the Pennsylvania primary

Springsteen Believes Obama Was Born to Run
Barack Obama today found a powerful new champion in the man who wrote the anthem to the blighted towns of America: Bruce Springsteen

War of Words Rages Between Obama and Clinton
Obama accuses Clinton of 'slash and burn' campaign as Democratic infighting hits new high

Obama Fights for Every Vote to Close on Clinton
After an ugly campaign, the critical Pennsylvania primary could end in humiliation for Hillary

Obama Spends Big to Force Clinton Out of Race
Democratic front runner to splash out $2m on advertising in run-up to Tuesday's crucial Pennsylvania primary

Obama Spends Big to Battle Clinton in Pennsylvania
Barack Obama is to mount the biggest advertising blitz of the presidential campaign this weekend ahead of Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary

Brown Meets Us Presidential Hopefuls
Prime minister holds separate talks with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain in Washington

Pennsylvania's Voting Day
Barack Obama is a candidate who I like to promote...

Debate Moderators Force Obama on Defensive
Democratic front runner quizzed over core beliefs in Philadelphia debate with Hillary Clinton

Springsteen Believes Obama Was Born to Run
Barack Obama today found a powerful new champion in the man who wrote the anthem to the blighted towns of America: Bruce Springsteen

Rock Star Springsteen Endorses Obama
Rock star Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic senator Barack Obama for president today, saying "he speaks to the America I've envisioned in my music for the past 35 years".

Born to Run: Springsteen Throws Weight Behind Obama
Nod from The Boss could prove vital to Democratic frontrunner's election hopes in Pennsylvania

Impacts of the Prolonged Primary Process
A discussion of the resounding impacts of the prolonged primary process.

The Democratic Primaries: Race & Gender in Politics
Discussion of issues regarding race and gender in politics in the Democratic primaries.

McCain Wasn't Spared Clinton's Stare
It is a posture with which Barack Obama must be painfully familiar after 20 debates with Hillary Clinton: The Stare

All Eyes on Murdoch As Daughter Hosts Fundraiser for Obama
Early signals that the Murdoch clan favor Clinton have been thrown off course by news of Elisabeth Murdoch's London fund raiser for Obama. By Owen Gibson

Young, Skinny and a Little Anxious: The Other Side of the Adored Barack Obama
Simon Hoggart: When you actually see Barack Obama, it's startling how slight he is and how young he looks

All Eyes on Murdoch As Daughter Hosts Fundraiser for Obama
Early signals that the Murdoch clan favors Clinton thrown off course by news of Elisabeth Murdoch's London fund raiser for Obama

Murdoch's Daughter Hosts Fundraiser for Obama
Elisabeth Murdoch to hold glitzy London fund raiser for Barack Obama

Democrat's Stalemate Bodes Well For John McCain
Article about the 2008 Presidential election.

Is the Democratic Primary Destroying the Democrats?
Two months ago the Democrats were looking at numerous positive signals for their chances in the November election. First the polls of a generic Democrat versus a generic Republican showed Democrats leading by a spread of over 10 points. The leader of the Democratic field, Barack Obama, enjoyed a substantial lead over the presumptive Republican nominee John McCain.

Governor Richardson of New Mexico Endorses Obama
In a move that could potentially sway Democratic Hispanics to vote for Barack Obama, New Mexico Governor Richardson announced his endorsement of Obama for President on Friday.

Obama's Family Tree Expanded to Include the Bushes and the Pitts
More bad news for Barack Obama as study reveals he is related to George Bush

Poll Boost for Obama After Race Speech
Obama gains poll boost after make-or-break speech last week on race put him back ahead of Hillary Clinton

A Not-So-Perfect Union
"They've worked hard all their lives, many times only to see their jobs shipped overseas or their pension dumped after a lifetime of labor...This time we want to talk about the fact that the real problem is not that someone who doesn't look like you might take your job; it's that the corporation you work for will ship it overseas for nothing more than a profit."

Obama's Speech on Race Rings True for Britain, Too
Leader: It is a brave man who, in seeking to be elected US President, starts a speech with the idea that the nation was founded on the 'original sin' of slavery

Language Lessons
Leader: Barack Obama has found a way to talk about race that everyone can join in with

Two Fired for Accessing Obama Passport File
Two contract employees of the State Department fired for inappropriately accessing the passport file of Barack Obama

A Sore That Still Festers
Gary Younge If Barack Obama were white, he'd never have had to make the speech he made yesterday

Obama Seeks to Rise Above Pastor Row
US presidential candidate attempts to turn row into a wider debate on race relations

Obama Refuses to Disown Controversial Pastor
Barack Obama took the biggest risk of his presidential campaign so far when he condemned but refused to disown his controversial pastor

Barack Obama Sarah Dylan the It’s Not Enough Speech and Song
Barack Obama said today, "It’s not enough, but it’s a start."

Obama Speech Will Try to Defuse Race Issue
Democratic front runner describes remarks by preacher at his church as 'stupid' and a 'distraction'

Dumping Pastors to Get Elected – Theology America Does Not Understand
Bible schools and seminaries may have to teach freshmen the difference between liberal and conservative theology but there is little hope of getting the average American to understand the difference.

Obama Forced to Denounce Pastor's Inflammatory Remarks
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Friday was forced to denounce inflammatory remarks made by his pastor, who has railed against the United States and accused its leaders of bringing on the September 11 attacks by spreading terrorism

Dating Relationship Tip: Don't Let Obama or Clinton Screw Up Your Dating Relationship
You like Hillary but your date likes Obama. Nothing wrong with that. A difference of opinon when it comes to politics can lead to some very interesting discussions. However be careful. A subject this passionate can easily spin out of control.

Obama Faces Potential Damage From His Pastor's Comments
Barack Obama today faced potential damage to his campaign after television networks aired footage of his pastor's sermons likening the Democratic front runner to Jesus and declaring: "God damn America."

Obama's Hackles Raised Over Enduring Race Issue
Barack Obama moves to remind voters of real issues at stake following Geraldine Ferraro's resignation from Hillary Clinton's team

Obama Not Qualified to be Commander in Chief
Hillary doesn't think Obama is adequately qualified to be the commander in chief of the US army.

Obama Wins Mississippi
Barack Obama shored up his delegate lead with a commanding victory in the Mississippi primary last night

A Second Place Finish Does Not Mean Victory
Article on the 2008 Democratic primary election.

Obama Clinches Mississippi Victory
Front runner buoyed by African-American backing as Clinton distances herself from growing race row

Obama Projected to Win Mississippi
Barack Obama headed towards a solid victory over Hillary Clinton in the Mississippi primary tonight, re-asserting his status as the front runner in the final stretch of the campaign for the Democratic nomination

Obama: Clinton is Calculating, Divisive
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Seems to be Continuing Unabated

Obama Back on Winning Form in Wyoming
Obama regains winning streak with convincing victory over Clinton on Saturday

Obama Gets Campaign Back on Track With Wyoming Win
Barack Obama easily beat Hillary Clinton, propelled by heavy turnout of voters especially among college students

Obama Adviser Resigns Over 'monster' Jibe
Senior adviser forced to resign after describing Clinton as a monster in an increasingly negative campaign

Obama Aide Resigns After Calling Clinton a 'monster'
Samantha Power described Hillary Clinton as a 'monster,' one of the most personal comments yet in what is becoming an increasingly negative campaign.

Democratic Race Set to Get Dirtier
Hillary Clinton's and Barack Obama's campaign teams are hinting darkly about descending into even more negative tactics as the race progresses

Obama Addresses Supporters in Texas
With the result from Texas still unknown, Barack Obama took to the stage in San Antonio late last night to thank his supporters and look to the fight ahead

On the Eve of Super Tuesday
Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigned fiercely on Monday, preparing themselves for the upcoming primary election in Texas and Ohio.

Vermont Gives Obama 12th Straight Win
Exit polls in Ohio were too close to call in the Democratic race

Media's Treatment of Obama
The media has been giving Barack Obama a free ride...Or have they?

Obama - American President or American Idol?
Time to take a step back from the bright lights...

Obama Must Build a Movement to Take Him Beyond the White House
Gary Younge: An effective presidency will need his supporters to keep mobilising to take on the corporations and lobbyists in his way

SCOGOSTOLOGY-POLITICALOGY: Can Jews Afford Not To Support Obama???
Obamanism is the cure for Clintonitis that has devastated America and I hope Jews all over US rally around Obama and support him to win both the nomination and the Presidency because after he wins, he would help the Jews and Israel as well as settle the Middle East problems.

Clash of the Titans: Obama and Clinton Engage in Heated Debate
This time the battlefield was a telecast debate, their final onscreen encounter before next week’s primaries in Ohio and Texas.

Clinton Lays Into Obama During Tv Debate
Hillary Clinton's attacks on Barack Obama seemed more flailing than focused

Clinton Hammers Obama in Debate
Hillary Clinton's attacks on Barack Obama seemed more flailing than focused

Clinton, Obama Exchange Offensives
Clinton, is lagging behind Obama in the delegates she has won to the national convention to select the Democratic presidential nominee for the November election.

Clinton Goes for Broke As Obama Rises in Polls
Obama takes significant lead, winning over former Clinton supporters, opinion polls show

Obama Support Grows Amid Clinton Offensive
Barack Obama has extended his electoral grip among groups of voters until recently seen as core supporters of Hillary Clinton

Two Tactical Masters Plot Democrat Endgame
No one landed a knockout blow on Super Tuesday, so the fight between Clinton and Obama is set to go the distance. Now each candidate's king of strategy will assume a vital role as micro-management of the campaigns takes on an unprecedented significance. Paul Harris in New York reports

Obama Camp Claims Smear Over Turban Photograph
Obama's campaign team accuse Clinton camp of dirty tricks as they feed false claims he is a Muslim

Obamas All New and Impregnable Firewall – It’s About America
Barack Obama has silenced and nearly shamed Hillary in the latest round of debates including the recent remarks made by Clinton about Obama’s changes being something you can Xerox.

The Week the Obama Backlash Started
Signs of a more critical press for the Democratic front runner offer hope to Clinton camp

Superdelegates Switching Allegiance to Obama
Clinton losing support of influential party officials as polls predict close contests in Texas and Ohio

Obama Receives Backing of Obama
Japanese fishing town forms support group to back US presidential candidate

Debate Shows Closeness of Democrats' Positions
On issues ranging from the economy to the war to immigration Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton demonstrated the closeness of their positions rather than any grand differences of policy

Latinos in Spotlight As Obama Sets Sights on Capturing Texas
Clinton banks on local party heavyweights to shore up support

Delusional Hope: The Obama Rapture
Delusional hope may sweep Obama into the White House

What Every Manager Can Learn From Barack Obama
Barack Obama isn't winning because he's a great inspirational speaker - although that doesn't hurt. He's winning because his campaign is better managed and organized. Plain and simple.

From West Wing to the Real Thing
Scriptwriters modeled TV's ethnic minority candidate on young Barack Obama

After 10 Straight Victories, Obama's Camp Claims Wide Lead and Urges Clinton to Quit
Obama's campaign manager dismisses Clinton camp's hopes of making a comeback

Wives of Mccain and Obama Prepare to Face Off
First shots were exchanged in what is likely to be one of the more intriguing aspects of the presidential race: the battle of the potential first ladies

Obama Campaign Urges Clinton to Concede
Barack Obama's campaign today urged Hillary Clinton to bow to the inevitable and accept defeat

Obama and Mccain Victorious in Wisconsin and Hawaii
Barack Obama last night streaked past Hillary Clinton's fading campaign to his ninth and tenth straight victories in Wisconsin and Hawaii

Obama Promises $ 210 Billion for Jobs
Obama's proposal consists of two programs to be implemented over a period of ten years. Out of this, the larger, using $ 150 billion to generate 5 million green jobs in the alternative energy sector, would benefit the environment.

Democrat Rivals Tackle Ailing Us Economy - and Each Other
Clinton and Obama battle it out in an increasingly acrimonious race

Barack Obama: A Candidate for Christians?
Interested in voting for Barack Obama? See how Barack Obama lines up with important biblical issues,

Clinton Accuses Obama of Plagiarising Speech
Hillary Clinton accuses Obama of plagiarism and copying her economic plan on eve of Wisconsin primary

Clinton Accuses Obama of Plagiarism Before Wisconsin Contest
Hillary Clinton's campaign accused Barack Obama's of plagiarizing lines in his speech and copying her economic plan

Clinton Cuts Short Stay in Wisconsin As Obama Gains Ground
Clinton gives up hope of triumph in Wisconsin as Obama's winning streak gains momentum

Can the Stars Sing for Obama? Yes They Can
Black Eyed Pea sets presidential candidate's speech to music with chorus line of celebrity supporters

Super-delegate Withdraws Support for Clinton to Back Obama
The move from Georgia congressman John Lewis, one of Clinton's most prominent African-American supporters, could encourage other black leaders and Democratic super-delegates to switch sides

Obama v Mccain: Who Would Be the Winner?
Too inexperienced or too old - candidates' dilemmas

The Substance of Change
Leader: It is too early to say Obama has broken through in race for Democratic nomination

Obama Appears Inevitable While Clinton Only has Hope
Article on the 2008 Presidential Democratic Primary election.

Obama Hope Beating Clinton Help
If you stop being mesmerized by the Obama-Clinton race, you can see reality.

Obama Sweeps Potomac Primaries
John McCain faced a much tougher fight than expected against Mike Huckabee in Virginia

Nomination Slipping Away From Clinton As Her Base Turns to Obama
The surest sign yet that Barack Obama is the Democratic front runner is seeing white women and the working class walk away from Hillary Clinton

Clinton Team Braced for Obama to Take the Lead
Hillary Clinton's campaign team is bracing for Barack Obama to take the lead later this month for the first time in the battle for the all-important delegates who will decide the Democratic nomination

Obama: Hillary is too Strongly Associated with the Past
Democrat Barack Obama criticized Hillary Clinton for being too closely linked to the past.

Change is Becoming Reality
Barack Obama is on a hot streak. After winning the primaries in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. tonight, Obama has won a total of 21 contests to Hillary Clinton's 10.

Obama Becomes Clear Democratic Frontrunner
John McCain faced a much tougher fight than expected against Mike Huckabee in Virginia

Obama Triumphs in Virginia
Hillary Clinton tonight suffered a devastating defeat in the Virginia primary, one of three contests in and around Washington DC where she had hoped to remain competitive with Barack Obama

Obama Set to Establish Lead Over Clinton
Poll indicators suggest Democratic race for the White House about to take decisive turn

Democrats United
With the primary process in full swing, the Democratic Party may appear to be divided, but look closer. Regardless of whether they're voting for Obama or Hillary, they are united by a common thing they share: Hope.

Super Tuesday: The Ties That Bind
After super Tuesday, Hillary and Obama are still racing to gain valuable votes

Obama Recieves Backing of Obama
Japanese fishing town forms support group to back the Democratic candidate

'Hillaryland' Veteran Steps Down As Campaign Manager
Patti Solis Doyle, Clinton's campaign manager, has stepped down after a series of losses to Obama

Weekend of Five Poll Triumphs for Obama Slashes Clinton's Lead in Nomination Battle
Rout prompts exit of Hillary's campaign chief, whilst Republican Huckabee defeats McCain

Will Hillary Beat Obama By a Finger?
Jonathan Freedland: The finger point has become a key part of the body language of the 2008 campaign, and its uses are revealing

Weekend of Poll Triumphs for Obama Slashes Clinton's Lead in Nomination Battle
Rout prompts exit of Hillary's campaign chief, whilst Republican Huckabee defeats McCain

Barack Obama Sweeps Day's Democratic Primaries
John McCain suffers embarrassment as Huckabee scores unexpected wins

Can the 2008 Election be won by a Slogan?
Can a simple slogan sweep a candidate to victory in a presidential race? The shortest and most honest answer to that is simply; yes! It wouldn’t be the first time.

Apologies to my Mother : Time to Stand with Obama
Conventional wisdom holds there is not a dime's worth of difference between Obama and Clinton but every activist who marched on the streets of protest against a war that should never have been fought knows better. A Jazzman Chronicle by Jack Random.

Hug Keeps Dream Ticket Hopes Alive
It was the hug between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama that started the talking. For many Democratic activists it was like a dream come true: Obama and Clinton - or Clinton and Obama, depending on one's loyalties - the two most exciting candidates in years running together for the White House

Claims of Cultural Shift in Deep South Put to Test
There was a spine-tingling quality to the moment this week in the Louisiana capital when the ex-governor of neighboring Mississippi mounted the steps of the statehouse to voice his support for Barack Obama

Clinton Team Braced for Obama to Take the Lead
Hillary Clinton's campaign team is bracing for Barack Obama to take the lead later this month for the first time in the battle for the all-important delegates who will decide the Democratic nomination

Clinton Team Prepares to Counter Obama Lead
Hillary Clinton's campaign team is bracing for Barack Obama to take the lead later this month for the first time in the battle for the all-important delegates who will decide the Democratic nomination

Obama Surges Ahead, Clinton Cries
After the tears, just before Super Tuesday, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has reason to smile. Some significant victories in important states helped her close in on her closest rival Barack Obama. Meanwhile, John McCain emerged with a lead relegating both, Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, to the sidelines.

Obama Takes Command in Cash Battle By Raising $7m in Two Days
Barack Obama yesterday declared a new front in the battle for the White House by announcing that he had raised more than $7m for his campaign in under 48 hours, a sign of strength on the eve of the next series of primary contests

Obama Leads Money Race With $7m Raised in 24 Hours
Barack Obama today declared a new front in the Democratic battle for the White House - the money race - announcing that he had raised more than $7m in less than 48 hours.

No Rest for Democratic Contenders in Search for Elusive Knockout Blow
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will have no time to pause after Super Tuesday before they head off into 72-hours of coast-to-coast contests

Democratic Candidates Look Forward to Next Major Races
Operatives from the Clinton and Obama campaign teams today began arriving in Texas and Ohio to prepare for what is already being dubbed Super Tuesday Two

Clinton and Obama Face Fight to Finish
McCain and Clinton win big prizes Obama takes majority of states

Cash-rich Obama Ready to Take Boost From Next Battlegrounds
Clinton scoops more Super Tuesday delegates but coming round favors opponent

Dividing Lines Clearer As Race, Sex and Age Factors Come Into Play
The opinion polls got Super Tuesday's biggest prize very seriously wrong. Three of the four late opinion polls gave the Democratic race to Barack Obama, one of them by a 13% margin. But in the event Hillary Clinton won decisively in America's most populous state by 52% to Obama's 42%, a big win in a state where 370 convention delegates were up for grabs

Democrats Take Us Vote to the Wire
McCain and Clinton win big prizes Obama takes majority of states

Democrats Hunt for Delegates Goes on
Hillary Clinton's capture of the biggest prize of the night - California - gives her an important boost against Barack Obama in the hunt for delegates

Clinton Victories Slow Obama
McCain and Clinton win big prizes Obama takes majority of states

Realistic Obama Campaign Steels for Tough Days Ahead
Onwards to battle. That was the message emanating from a tough speech by Barack Obama as he addressed thousands of cheering supporters in his adopted hometown of Chicago.

Democratic Tide May Have Turned
Hillary Clinton last night delivered a blow to the prestige of the Kennedy legacy with a victory in Massachusetts that halts Barack Obama's momentum and restores her chances of capturing the Democratic nomination in the weeks ahead

Fresh 72-hour Marathon Faces Clinton and Obama
Search for knockout blow moves on to new ground · Battle of the airwaves underway in seven states

Obama Takes Early Super Tuesday Lead
Exit poll projection gives Barack Obama early lead over Hillary Clinton

Clinton Goes on Attack As Obama Closes Gap
Hillary Clinton today tried to bring Barack Obama's aspirational candidacy back to earth, repeatedly accusing him of misleading voters in an attempt to halt his poll momentum ahead of the Super Tuesday contest

Obama's Chicago Roots May Prove Deeper Than Clinton's
Despite Hillary Clinton's strong ties to Chicago, the city overwhelmingly seems to support Barack Obama

Clinton and Obama Make Rounds in Crucial Eastern States
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama spent the final, tension-filled hours before tomorrow's Super Tuesday contest squeezing out votes in the east coast battlefield states where polls place them almost neck and neck

Clinton and Obama Neck and Neck
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama spent the final, tension-filled hours before today's Super Tuesday primaries squeezing out votes in the east coast battlefield states where opinion polls place the contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination almost neck and neck

De Niro Learns New Lines for Obama
Twice Oscar-winning actor tells rally: 'I've never made a speech like this at a political event before'

Clinton Goes on Attack As Obama Closes Gap
Hillary Clinton today tried to bring Barack Obama's aspirational candidacy back to earth, repeatedly accusing him of misleading voters in an attempt to halt his poll momentum ahead of the Super Tuesday contest

Obama Courts Latino Vote
Barack Obama received the endorsement of the largest Spanish-language newspaper in the US at the weekend as the race between the two remaining Democratic candidates remained tight ahead of Super Tuesday

Obama Catching Up With Clinton But Pair Adopt Polite Approach in Televised Debate
Poll puts candidates just four points apart · Sources say there's no prospect of 'dream team'

Oprah Hits Stump for Obama
Clinton faces Super Tuesday pressure as the talk show host joins her foe's campaign in California

Kennedy Connects With Latino Obama Supporters in California
Massachusetts senator Edward Kennedy ventured to east Los Angeles where he met an eager crowd ready to hear him speak about Barack Obama, the candidate he has endorsed for president

Latest Poll Shows Obama Closing in on Clinton's Lead
Barack Obama is narrowing the poll gap between him and Hillary Clinton with only days left until Super Tuesday, when about half the country is eligible to vote

Youth Inspired By Obama's Appeal
For a generation too young to remember any other president but this one, Barack Obama is the anti-Bush: young, vibrant, idealistic, intelligent and - there is no getting around it - undeniably hip

Obama Sets Record With January Campaign Contributions
Barack Obama made US political history today by announcing he had raised a staggering $32 million (£16 million) in funding in January alone, the biggest-ever amount taken in such a short time

McCain and Obama Gain Money and Momentum Ahead of Super Tuesday
Clinton's rival raises record breaking $32m in a month· Schwarzenegger endorses Republican frontrunner

Obama Faces Uphill Battle Against Clinton's Harlem Base
The shortage of ready cash in Harlem, historic capital of black America, for a campaign dedicated to putting the first African American in the White House would be puzzling were it not for the odds in New York, Hillary Clinton's home state

Explainer: Now What Happens to His Votes?
With John Edwards out of the race, the big question is who his supporters are likely to back, Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton

Obama Attracting California Republicans and Independents
Having voted for Republicans in the past, some Obama campaigners in California have decided to switch allegiance in this year's election

California Dreaming: Clinton's Grip Shaken By Obama's Young Guns
A staple of American grassroots political campaigning, a phone bank involves like-minded individuals getting together to cold call registered voters in the hope of getting them to the polls and, perhaps, voting for their candidate

Obama to Win Ted Kennedy's Endorsement
Barack Obama's candidature is soon to receive another boost, in the form of an endorsement from the Democratic Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

'I Feel Change in the Air,' Says Kennedy of Obama
It was as close as it gets to a coronation. In front of a rapturous, chanting crowd, Ted Kennedy today enfolded Barack Obama into a hug, and in that instant drew a clear line of succession from the Democratic heroes of the past to a younger generation.

The Coronation: Ted Kennedy Passes Jfk Mantle on to Obama
Veteran senator's backing is huge boost to Democratic hopeful

Now Obama Has Momentum As Race Heads for Long Haul
Clinton campaign has to deploy 'big dog' Bill with care as the Democratic contest continues to defy predictions

Obama Triumph Ignites Hope Among Supporters
Barack Obama has always threatened to be more of a movement than a mere candidate and tonight, when his supporters gathered to celebrate a famous victory, a movement it certainly seemed

Obama Overwhelms Clinton in South Carolina
Exit polls showed voters starkly divided by race, with Obama carried to victory by 81% of the African American vote

'Bill Effect' Threatens a Civil War
The former President's central role in his wife's bid for the White House has taken an ugly twist. Many fear the personal attacks on Barack Obama will backfire and damage the party. Paul Harris in South Carolina reports

Are American's Racist?
The simple answer is: no they are not. Yes, traces of racism do persist. A sizable number of White Americans do not think it is ‘normal’ for a black person to be successful.

Obama's Natural Enemy
Barack Obama is the new Natural in US politics, generating excitement and garnering support from unlikely corners. But he's competing against a consummate campaigner who once himself was the 46-year-old newcomer to the national scene - Bill Clinton, writes Jonathan Freedland from Columbia, South Carolina

White Voters Desert Obama As Race Divide Starts to Bite
The Clinton strategy of marginalizing Barack Obama as an African-American candidate showed signs of success on the eve of today's Democratic primary in South Carolina

Obama '08? It's Clinton '92 All Over Again. With One Small Difference ...
With his megawatt charisma and compelling life story, Barack Obama would be cruising to the nomination in another year. But this year he faces a new phenomenon: the twin-headed candidate

Obama says its Time to Confront Bill Clinton over Inaccurate Statements
Democrat Barack Obama says he will confront former President Bill Clinton over inaccurate statements made by the latter while supporting his wife, Hillary Clinton's presidential candidacy.

Kerry Decries Smear Campaign Against Obama
John Kerry, the Democratic candidate in the 2004 presidential election, today made an extraordinary intervention on behalf of Barack Obama, accusing his opponents of stooping to "Swiftboat" smear tactics to destroy the black senator's presidential ambitions.

'Obama Has Given People a Little More Hope'
South Carolina's beauty shops function as social centers as well as primping pit stops. Barack Obama has taken a page from the Rev Martin Luther King Jr by using them as places to campaign, and African-American women are responding

Kerry Denounces 'lies' About Obama
Party's former presidential candidate targets Clintons · Senator defensive over slum landlord link

Obama Condemns Farrakhan
The Jewish community welcomed Senator Barack Obama's condemnation of Rev. Louis Farrakhan, the acting head of the acting head of the Nation of Islam (NOI). The Democratic presidential candidate was responding to news that his spiritual adviser, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, had praised Farrakhan, who was known to have made anti-Semitic remarks.

The Heat and the Kitchen
Leader: If the race between Clinton and Obama is turning nasty it is because the stakes are very high. But it is also because there are some genuine issues at stake - about the candidates' mettle as well as their policies

'You Just Said That I Complimented the Republican Ideas. That is Not True.'
Or is it? What the barbs Obama and Clinton traded during the South Carolina Democratic primary debate really mean

Democratic Alarm As Candidates Switch Into Negative Attack Mode
Clinton accuses Obama of desperation while Monday debate rancor goes into second day and brings campaign to low ebb

Obama Cannot Beat Republican Attack Machine, Says Clinton
Hillary Clinton's swipes at Barack Obama's integrity in the South Carolina debate brought a new level of personal animosity to the Democratic primary contest, but are likely to be mere pinpricks compared to the all-out Republican assault he can expect if he wins his party's nomination

Voting the Race Color and Creed Ticket
How many people really vote for the person they think is the best all around and most qualified candidate for President of these United States apart from race, color or creed? It might surprise you to learn how few there are.

Jibes and Boos at Democrats' Bad-tempered Debate
The race for the Democratic nomination took an ugly turn last night when Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama exchanged a series of vicious personal jibes, with each raking up the other's past to cheers - and boos - from the audience.

Clinton and Obama Exchange Insults As Democratic Campaign Debate Gets Personal
Televised duel is most vicious yet in contest· Obama takes risk of attacking rival's husband

Obama Confronts Bill Clinton Over Campaign Attacks
Barack Obama gambled today on a full frontal challenge to Democratic icon Bill Clinton, previously thought to be untouchable because of his status as former president and the most popular figure in the party.

Obama Hits Out at 'dishonest' Clinton
Barack Obama accuses Bill Clinton of habitual dishonesty over his portrayal of the Democratic presidential hopeful

Gloves Come Off in Democratic Campaign As Obama Hits Back at Bill Clinton's Attacks
Ex-president's remarks anger black supporters· Team claims couple are playing 'good cop, bad cop'

Obama Goes in Search of a Dream
With a 200-strong gospel choir behind him, the man who hopes to be the US' first black president stood at the pulpit of the church which more than any other in this country symbolizes the epic struggle for civil rights of the African-American population

Clinton and Obama Struggle for Support of Party Faithful
Battle for females, Latinos and African Americans· Clinton takes narrow lead after victory in Nevada

Clinton and Obama Seek to Break Deadlock in Nevada
Unions, management style and emerging influence of Latino's under scrutiny in today's Democratic caucuses

Clinton, Obama promise to end debate
Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have both promised to end the acrimonious debate regarding race. In a televised debate, both accepted the other's consistent record regarding civil rights.

Obama in Fight to Gain Support From Latinos
While polls have shown African-American voters shifting support from Clinton to Obama, no such movement has been detected among Latinos. On the Democratic side, where most of them reside, they remain committed to the Clinton camp.

Obama Strives for a Break With History in Battle for Latino Votes
'Here's something you should only whisper,' murmured the Republican political consultant. 'Latinos will not vote for an African-American candidate, and vice versa.'

Clinton and Obama Bury the Hatchet in Race Row
The Democratic front runners, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, last night called a truce to the bitter row over race and the legacy of Martin Luther King that has dominated the campaign and the US airwaves for the past few days.

Clinton and Obama Prepare to Face Off Following Round of Attacks
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama come face to face tomorrow for the first time since their two camps embarked on the dangerous strategy of trying to extract political gain from the race issue

Bradley Endorses Obama's Campaign
Barack Obama's run for president has found backing from the former basketball champion, Senator Bill Bradley.

Kerry Snubs Edwards By Backing Obama
John Kerry, the senator who ran against George Bush in 2004, endorsed Barack Obama yesterday in a slap in the face to Hillary Clinton and to John Edwards, his vice-presidential running mate in 2004

John Kerry Endorses Barack Obama
Democrats' 2004 nominee delivers a slap in the face to Hillary Clinton and former running mate John Edwards

Obama Sets Sights on New Jersey
Barack Obama steps up fight against main rival Hillary Clinton, bringing it deep into her territory in New Jersey and New York

The Tears Over Coffee That Turned Round Poll
It was the defining moment of the New Hampshire race: Hillary Clinton, the icy control queen of the Democratic party welling up with emotion - and it may have won her an improbable victory over Barack Obama

How the Pollsters Got It So Wrong in New Hampshire
Complacent voters, 'Bradley effect' and order of names on ballot papers all blamed for polls predicting Obama win

Next Stop the Nation As the Big Two Seek Funds and Votes
· Clinton seizes frontrunner status again and targets 14 states · Obama puts defeat behind him and heads for rival's backyard

Subdued Obama Sets Sights on New Battles
Barack Obama claims he prefers the underdog tag but there are electoral and financial benefits from being frontrunner. He lost that advantage in New Hampshire, coming second to Hillary Clinton

Clinton Takes Fight to Obama
Exit polls show tight race in New Hampshire· McCain heads for Republican win

Obama Dreams Big, Achieves Bigger
'Blessed' Barack Obama is the political equivalent of Facebook, another phenomenon launched in 2004 that feels as though it has been around forever

Cameron Borrows Can-do-better Attitude From 'brilliant Barack'
The man who could be America's first black president won ringing praise yesterday from the man who could be Britain's 19th old Etonian prime minister

Cult of Obama Mesmerises the Believers
Barack Obama is nearly two hours late when he takes the stage, flashes that smile, and says in that instantly recognizable baritone: "Good afternoon, believers."

Believers Flock to See Obama in the Flesh
Supporters young and old turn out ahead of primary· Presidential hopeful being hailed as future Kennedy

Obama in Overdrive As Clinton Falls Behind
Hillary Clinton yesterday braced herself for a second humiliating defeat in today's New Hampshire primary election, vowing to continue the fight for the Democratic nomination until the conclusive Super Tuesday contest a month from now.

Clinton Promotes Her Actions Over Obama's Words
If Hillary Clinton defies the pundits by overcoming Barack Obama and then the Republicans to become the next president of the United States, historians will be able to specify the time and the place where she started to turn the tide.

An Obama Victory Would Symbolise a Great Deal and Change Very Little
The Democrat front runner has created a new constituency: its roots are not in race or class but in age and ideology

Obamamania Takes Hold of New Hampshire
An astonishing groundswell in support for the new Democratic front runner, Barack Obama, is threatening to sweep Hillary Clinton away in New Hampshire, which holds the first primary election of the 2008 presidential election Tuesday.

Clinton and Obama Spar Over Campaign Slogans
Hillary Clinton tried to raise doubts about the authenticity of Barack Obama's claims to represent a new breed of politics in the Democratic debate on Saturday night in an attempt to slow down his momentum before Tuesday's New Hampshire primary

Barack Obama Al Gore Bob and Sarah Dylan on Global Warming
We are now turning the corner on world peace and climate change.

Phenomenon Obama Draws Crowds of Thousands
His win in Iowa, combined with the confident and emotional delivery of his televised victory speech, have transformed him into a political star

Obama's Wonderful Journey
Leader: On the Democratic side, the next presidential candidate will now be either a black man or a woman - and the chances have risen that it will be Mr Obama

Obama Draws New Breeds of Voters - and Lots of Them
Hillary Clinton's old-style organization did not stand a chance against a new wave of caucus-goers who turned out for Barack Obama

Poll Results Show Obama's Rhetoric Appeals to Young Voters
Barack Obama played the establishment outsider card and won in Iowa. Mark Tran analysis the trends shown by the first real polls on the Democrat and Republican candidates in their race for the oval office

'Skinny Kid With a Funny Name' Reshapes Us Politics
As Barack Obama arrived in New Hampshire, Americans woke up to the historic possibility that the day when they might have a black president was closer than they thought

LOSERS IN IOWA: The Party Machines
The headlines read "Obama and Huckabee Win Iowa Caucuses" but the bigger story is that the party machines lost. In the opening contest for the White House, who survives to fight another day? A Jazzman Chronicle by Jack Random.

Obama Secures His Position As a Contender
His win - 37%, with almost all the results in - puts enormous pressure on Clinton, the New York senator, to come back with a victory in New Hampshire

Iowa Upsets Deliver Wins for Huckabee and Obama
Early results in Iowa's caucuses on Thursday produced upset results in both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, putting Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee in first place.

Obama and Huckabee Win Iowa
10-month contest to choose George Bush's successor in the White House sees its first voting

Obama Rallies Supporters With High-blown Rhetoric
Barack Obama fires up crowds on last full day of campaigning before Iowa caucus

Obama's Long Tour Ends on Iowa High
Barack Obama greets friendly crowds at campaign stops across the state, but warns supporters they have to turn out

Fired Up in the Final Hours
Barack Obama's life, before the first votes in the 2008 elections are cast tonight, has been reduced to multiple campaign speeches and long bus rides across a frozen landscape.

Clinton and Obama Raise $100m Each
Democratic rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama go into tomorrow's Iowa caucuses each with $100m in the bank, easily outstripping all previous records to produce the most expensive election in history

Civility Abandoned As Negative Campaigning Works
Huckabee loses lead just days before first caucuses· Obama admits attacks may have cost him votes

US Candidates Back on Campaign Trail in Fight for Early States
Democrats Clinton and Obama focus on Iowa· Republicans in race that promises to be close

Race for Presidential Nomination Tightens As First Primaries Near
Barack Obama has edged ahead of Hillary Clinton in the latest Democratic poll from New Hampshire, while John McCain has pulled within three points of front runner Mitt Romney in the contest for the Republican nomination, according to polls published yesterday

Race for Presidential Nomination Tightens As First Primaries Near
Barack Obama has edged ahead of Hillary Clinton in the latest Democratic poll from New Hampshire, while John McCain has pulled within three points of front runner Mitt Romney in the contest for the Republican nomination, according to polls published yesterday

THE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERBOARD: The Promise of Greatness
In the third of a three-part presidential election analysis, the appeal and prospects of the upper tier candidates are explored: Democrats Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards. Repulicans Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney. A Jazzman Chronicle by Jack Random.

Obama Wins Apology Over Muslim Remark
A backlash against attempts to smear the presidential hopeful Barack Obama by suggesting he has Islamic connections claimed another scalp yesterday when a former senator was forced to apologize for referring to Obama's Muslim heritage

Clinton Aide Quits in Row Over Obama
Tom Shaheen, one of Hillary Clinton's senior advisers, was forced to resign yesterday, 24 hours after raising the drug-taking past of her main rival, Barack Obama

Blow for Clinton As Obama Takes Lead in Key State
Rival ahead for first time in New Hampshire · Campaign team planning to step up attacks on rival

Obama Edges Ahead in New Hampshire Polls
Hillary Clinton's campaign for the White House suffered a serious setback today when her main Democratic rival, Barack Obama, took a poll lead for the first time in New Hampshire, a key early state

Obama Versus Clinton Versus Plutocracy
Are the Democratic primaries just entertainment? Could be.

Oprah's Celebrity Power Brings Star Quality - and a Legion of Fans - Into Obama's Camp
With Barack Obama ahead of Hillary Clinton by three points in Iowa - well within the margin of error - and trailing by equal measure in New Hampshire, he still faces a daunting task against the relentless machine politics of the Clinton campaign

Obama's Campaign Of Hope Now Has A Prayer
Article on the surging campaign of Barack Obama in Election 2008.

Down in Des Moines Obama Revives the Ghost of Jfk
Clinton scrambles to catch up as charisma and cash give Democrats' young hopeful a flying start in Iowa's first test on the long road to the presidency

Oprah's Star Appeal Boosts Obama Campaign
Oprah Winfrey, who has already used her celebrity power to raise millions for Barack Obama, is stepping up her support for the Democratic presidential candidate by vowing to begin campaigning for her "favorite guy".

Obama Picked for Oprah's Candidate Club
She can sell books. Now the question is whether Oprah Winfrey can sell a politician.

Oprah Winfrey to Campaign for Obama in Key States
· Democratic presidential contender gets boost · Poll team hopes TV legend will attract wide support

Obama the Comeback Kid Learns to Talk Tough
Clinton now has a fight on her hands as her rival's gloves-off relaunch puts him ahead in Iowa

Clinton Plays Indonesia Card Against Obama
The battle between the Democratic rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama became increasingly personal yesterday when she rounded on him over the politically loaded issue of his time in Indonesia

Gloves Come Off for Clinton and Obama
Hillary Clinton confronted her Democratic rivals in a debate in Las Vegas early today in an effort to regain ground lost over the last fortnight in the race for the White House.

US Parties Plan Earliest Ever Start to Poll Race
Clinton and Obama face Iowa caucus showdown· January 3 to give first taste of public mood in election

Obama is Vice-president's Distant Cousin, Says Cheney's Wife
Barack Obama makes much of his varied heritage. His father was from Kenya, his mother from Kansas. But there is one element of his family history that has remained obscure: his eighth cousin is Dick Cheney.

Ms Obama Heads for London to Raise Funds
Wife hopes to reinvigorate campaign that candidate admits has lost steam.

Time Running Out for the Making of a Black President
Barack Obama's campaign has stubbornly failed to gather momentum, while Hillary Clinton powers ahead. Paul Harris in New York on the man from Illinois who stalled in the polls.

Oprah and Obama its no Secret
Oprah Winfrey endorsed Obama’s campaign in May of 2007 and now has announced plans to step up the Barackian coalition to bolster his bid for the presidency.

For Obama It's the Promised Land - Oprah's Endorsement
Oprah is a brand like no other. Her TV show attracts 8.4 million viewers each afternoon, her magazine has a circulation of 2m and her devotees accept her advice on everything from recipes to what to wear in bed. But can Oprah Winfrey sell a president?

Obama Profits From Clinton's Fundraising Glitch
The Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been forced to revise downwards the $26m (£13m) she claimed to have raised in the first three months of this year, putting her on a par with, rather than ahead of, her rival Barack Obama.

Rudy Giuliani's Daughter Comes Out for Obama
The leading Republican for next year's presidential contest, Rudy Giuliani, is having to contend with the embarrassment of discovering his teenage daughter signed up as a supporter of Barack Obama, one of the Democratic front runners.

Obama's Tough Call
Peter Preston: Threatening an unstable Pakistan with force isn't a prudent move for a would-be president.

Pakistan Criticises Obama After Warning on Military Strikes
Pakistan criticized the Democratic election contender Barack Obama yesterday over his warning that as president he might order military strikes against al-Qaida targets in the country's border areas.

Clinton and Obama Clash After Youtube Debate
· Candidates grilled by public's video clips· Accusations of naivety over foreign policy

Obama Raises $32m to Race Ahead of Clinton in Fundraising Battle
Barack Obama has overcome his position in the opinion polls to win the latest test in his battle against Hillary Clinton for the 2008 Democratic nomination by storming ahead in the fund raising campaign.

Barack the Renegade, Say Secret Service
The Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has been variously characterised as the bright young hope of the nation, a know-nothing upstart and a rebel without a cause. But for the wired-up, sunglassed, lapel-murmuring men and women of the US secret service, the senator from Illinois is known simply as "renegade", it was revealed yesterday.

Obama and Clinton Vote Against Iraq Funding
The two Democratic frontrunners in the race for the presidency, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, last night voted against a bill to fund the US war effort in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Barack Obama
In his campaign to become the first black US president, the 'new rock star' of the Democratic party has leaned hard on his background, accentuating hope and opportunity, writes Richard Adams

Shock Jock Unrepentant Over Derogatory Obama Song
Barack the Magic Negro aired by rightwing host - CBS website force to block comments on candidate

Secret Service Guard for Obama
The US secret service yesterday began protecting Barack Obama, one of the frontrunners in the 2008 presidential race, after threats appeared on white supremacist websites.

Presidential Hopeful Obama Has Irish Roots
While public attention has focused recently on Barack Obama's father's Kenyan nationality, Canon Stephen Neill, a Church of Ireland rector from the nearby town of Cloughjordan, has explored his family tree and discovered one branch leading to a shoemaker from Moneygall in County Offaly.

Obama Camp in Myspace Row With Leading Fan
Barack Obama has ended up in the middle of a cyber-squabble after wresting control of a fan site from an enthusiastic backer.

Obama Sets Out Foreign Policy
Barack Obama, a leading Democratic contender in the 2008 presidential race, yesterday offered a glimpse of the sweeping foreign policy changes he would make if he takes the White House.

Massacre Prompts Us Presidential Candidates to Cancel Events
Barack Obama, the leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, has postponed a major foreign policy address that he was to give because of yesterday's shootings in Virginia.

Clinton Old Guard Lines Up With Main Rival Obama
Boost to challenger on eve of crucial policy speech - Files show senator raising more cash than Hillary

Obama Matches Clinton Funding
The Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama today announced that his campaign amassed $25m (£12.6m) in the first three months of 2007.

Obama Loses Ground in Vital Campaign Rally
Latest head-to-head woos Jewish lobby - Clinton impresses with 'commanding' speech

Obama's Rising Star Hit By Claims of Financial Misdealing
Illinois senator accused of conflict of interest - Campaign team say share deals were above board

Clinton and Obama Battle for Black Votes
Both turn up in Selma for same civil rights event - Former first lady's early lead cut by younger rival

Obama Told of Family's Slave-owning History in Deep South
An amateur genealogist has revealed a surprise in the family tree of the black contender in the race to be the Democrats' presidential candidate.

Clinton and Obama Clash Over Hollywood Mogul's Switch of Support
The 2008 US presidential race turned acrimonious for the first time last night when a personal spat broke out between Hillary Clinton and her main rival, Barack Obama.

Stars Fork Out $2,300 to Get Near Obama
No red carpet, no VIP room, and no real prospect of face time, but even so the hottest ticket in Hollywood last night was the gala for Barack Obama.

Regardless of Cameron and Obama, Leadership is Still a Pretty Closed Field
The US and UK could elect premiers who have experienced marijuana, menstruation or racism - but it's a long shot. By Mark Lawson

Boost for Obama From Australia
Barack Obama, one of the leading Democratic candidates for next year's presidential race, received an early and unexpected boost yesterday when the Australian prime minister, John Howard, criticised his anti-war stance.

The Battle is On: Obama Unveils Bid for White House
Democrat candidate evokes memories of Lincoln in rallying cry.

The Campaign Trail of Us Presidential Hopeful Barack Obama
Six years ago, Barack Obama's political support consisted of 50 friends and acquaintances. Today, he has a serious chance of becoming the next US president. Gary Younge goes on the campaign trail of the black candidate who makes white voters feel at ease.

The Obama Revolution
He is charismatic, confident and and is starting to change the face of American politics by reaching out across party lines to Democrats and Republicans. But can the Illinois senator, who is set to announce his presidential candidacy this week, go the distance? Paul Harris reports.

Obama Wants Us Troops Out of Iraq By Early 2008
The Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is mounting a direct challenge to George Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq.

Democratic Senator Barack Obama Launches Aggressive Counter-Attack
The Democratic senator, Barack Obama, has launched an aggressive counter-attack against rumours that he is a Muslim and was educated at a madrasa in Indonesia. By Suzanne Goldenberg

Obama: The Democratic Messiah?
Americans still await the political messiah, and for the moment Senator Barrack Obama is viewed by many as the savior for the nation. But is he?

Obama Takes First Step in White House Bid
The Democratic senator Barack Obama today confirmed he was taking the first formal step towards a presidential campaign that could make him the first black American to occupy the White House.

Rivals Start to Drop Out As Rising Star Obama Takes First Steps in Race for Presidency
Frontrunner Clinton faces strong challenge - Candidate says he is surprised by rapid rise

Clinton Vs Obama: the Battle That Could Shatter Her Dreams
In the murky world of Hillary Clinton's undeclared run for the White House, official denials and bland statements are ubiquitous.

Democrats' Barack Obama Takes New Hampshire Testing Ground By Storm
Democrats' new great hope Barack Obama takes New Hampshire testing ground by storm.

Obama is coming, clear the way!
The six year cesspool of a mess presided over by the Bush administration might not be in vain after all. It has made America hungry for a message and a messenger of hope. Barack Obama's apparent good human qualities added to the fact that he is a great American story, makes the Senator a very attractive prospect for the ultimate prize in politics -- The Presidency of The United States in 2008

Democratic Hero Obama May Run for White House
Senator Barack Obama, the "rock star" of Democratic politics, said on Sunday that he was considering a run for the White House in the 2008 presidential election.