Drew powers Red Sox to victory in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - J.D. Drew led the Boston Red Sox to a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, falling a triple short of hitting for the cycle and taking some revenge on a hostile crowd.
Nations:U.S. People:Manny Ramirez Ryan Howard Activities:2008 MLB Source:(Reuters)
2008-06-19
Officials say Obama starts search for running mate
Likely Democratic nominee Barack Obama has begun a top-secret search for a running mate, fresh signs that the general election campaign is well under way and the primary race against Hillary Rodham Clinton is basically over.
Nations:U.S. People:Hillary Clinton Kathleen Sebelius Mitt Romney Evan Bayh Jim Webb Christopher Dodd Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-22
Obama faults McCain; Clinton mulls delegate fight
Barack Obama criticized likely general election rival John McCain on Wednesday where it could hurt most -- the Arizona senator's reputation as a champion of ethics. Hillary Rodham Clinton, meanwhile, raised the possibility she might carry her fight to the Democratic convention floor.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain Barack Obama Al Gore George W. Bush Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-21
Obama wins Oregon, moves to brink of nomination
Barack Obama stepped to the brink of victory in the Democratic presidential race Tuesday night, defeating Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Oregon primary and moving within 100 delegates of the total he needs to claim the prize at the party convention this summer.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-20
Former Clinton aide, Obama strategist in talks
A top strategist for Barack Obama has reached out to Hillary Rodham Clinton's former campaign manager about joining forces for the general election, the latest sign of political reconciliation between the two rivals as Obama begins consolidating his position as the likely Democratic nominee.
Nations:U.S. People:Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-20
Clinton to Obama: Not so fast
Hillary Clinton had a warning on Monday for rival Barack Obama, who is on the verge of claiming the U.S. Democratic presidential nomination: Not so fast.
People:John McCain Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-19
Perfect timing: Obama's super show-stoppers
With her deep party ties, New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was supposed to own the superdelegate primary. But in the last two months, it's been the rookie, Democratic rival Barack Obama, who has maximized his superdelegate moments.
Nations:U.S. People:Bill Richardson Barack Obama John Edwards Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-16
Edwards gives long-awaited endorsement to Obama
Democrat John Edwards endorsed former rival Barack Obama on Wednesday, a move designed to help solidify support for the party's likely presidential nominee even as Hillary Rodham Clinton refuses to give up her long-shot candidacy.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John Edwards Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-14
Clinton's W.Va. victory does little to slow Obama
Hours after being routed by Hillary Rodham Clinton in West Virginia, Barack Obama picked up two more superdelegates, offering fresh recognition from Democratic leaders of his inevitable nomination.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-14
Determined Clinton wins W.Va., says race not over
Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of his worst defeats of the campaign yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-13
Five things to watch in W. Va.
LOGAN, W. Va. - Even if Hillary Clinton beats Barack Obama in Tuesday's West Virginia primary by the huge margins predicted by polls, the victory won't go very far towards chipping away at Obama's lead in pledged delegates in their race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain John Edwards Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-13
Superdelegates put Obama within mathematical reach
Barack Obama's wave of superdelegate endorsements puts him within reach of the Democratic presidential nomination by the end of the primary season on June 3 -- even if he loses half of the remaining six contests.
People:John McCain Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-05-12
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