Obama accepts nomination, vows to fix Washington
DENVER - Surrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain George W. Bush Joseph Biden Barack Obama Stevie Wonder Sheryl Crow Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-28
Obama says he'll 'fix broken politics'
DENVER - Barack Obama, launching his historic fall campaign for the White House with an outdoor Democratic National Convention extravaganza, pledged Thursday to "fix the broken politics in Washington" after he defeats Republican John McCain in the fall.
People:Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-28
McCain says no vice presidential decision yet
DENVER - Looking toward his turn in the spotlight, Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting John McCain said Thursday he had yet to decide on a running mate.
Nations:U.S. People:Mitt Romney Barack Obama John McCain Karl Rove Joe Lieberman Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-28
Obama seeks a personal touch within a huge stadium
DENVER - Barack Obama aims to weave the personal with the political Thursday as he explains to 75,000 supporters in a football stadium -- and millions more at home -- how as president he would make a difference in their lives.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Joseph Biden Jennifer Hudson Stevie Wonder John McCain Sheryl Crow Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-28
Obama wins nomination and Clintons' support
DENVER (Reuters) - To shouts of "Yes we can," Democrats nominated Barack Obama on Wednesday as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, backed by his ex-rivals Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Nations:U.S. Kenya People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton John McCain Nancy Pelosi Joseph Biden Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-27
Bill Clinton forcefully endorses Obama at DNC
DENVER - Former President Clinton gave his full-throated endorsement to Barack Obama's bid for the White House on Wednesday, telling delegates to the Democratic convention that Obama is "ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world."
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Joseph Biden John McCain Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-27
Biden says nation needs more than a good soldier
DENVER - Joe Biden declared Wednesday that America doesn't need a good soldier in the White House, it needs the wise leadership of Barack Obama. As Biden concluded his speech accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination, Obama stepped on stage and embraced his man to a convention roar.
Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan U.S. People:Barack Obama Joseph Biden John McCain Dick Cheney Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-27
Obama makes unscripted convention appearance
DENVER - Sen. Barack Obama dropped in on his own party at the Democratic convention a day early Wednesday to praise his wife, his former rival, and former President Bill Clinton for going to bat for him.
People:Bill Clinton Joseph Biden Barack Obama John McCain Ronald Reagan Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-27
Democrats choose Obama in historic acclamation
DENVER - Barack Obama stepped triumphantly into history Wednesday night, the first black American to win a major party presidential nomination, as thousands of Democrats transformed their convention hall into a joyful, shouting celebration.
Nations:U.S. Kenya People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Jesse Jackson Joseph Biden John McCain John Kerry Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-27
After Hillary, Bill Clinton's turn to boost Obama
DENVER (Reuters) - Bill Clinton once vowed to fight for voters "until the last dog dies." On Wednesday he shows how hard he will fight for Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama on the Clintons' last big day of the 2008 campaign.
Nations:U.S. People:Bill Clinton Hillary Clinton Barack Obama John McCain Joseph Biden George W. Bush Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-27
Clinton tells Democrats to unite behind Obama
DENVER, Colorado (AFP) - Hillary Clinton ordered her grieving supporters to unite behind Democratic nominee Barack Obama, in an emotional final act to her White House quest which fell just short of history.
People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton John McCain George W. Bush Bill Clinton Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AFP)
2008-08-27
Edward Kennedy appearance has Democrats near tears
DENVER (Reuters) - Ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy, head of America's most fabled political family, offered a rousing tribute to Barack Obama on Monday in an emotional appearance that had many fellow Democrats near tears.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Edward Kennedy John Kerry Jimmy Carter Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-26
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