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McCain, Obama slug it out in debate
Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain battled over spending, taxes and the Iraq War in their first debate on Friday.
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Sarah Palin makes Republican convention debut
Sarah Palin has dominated the Republican convention for days without making a public appearance but on Wednesday she takes the spotlight.
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Gustav overshadows McCain’s show
Republicans open their convention on Monday to nominate presidential candidate John McCain with no pomp and little politics.
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Obama vows to reverse Bush-McCain legacy
Barack Obama launched a sharp assault on Republican presidential rival John McCain on Thursday with a promise to reverse the economic failures.
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Clinton delivers ringing call for unity
Hillary Clinton delivered a ringing call for Democratic Party unity on Tuesday, promising to work for Barack Obama.
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Clinton takes spotlight at Democratic convention
Hillary Clinton will grab the spotlight at the Democratic convention on Tuesday in a speech designed to mend a lingering party rift.
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Obama prolongs suspense over running mate
Barack Obama prolonged the suspense on his vice-presidential pick on Friday, saying he has chosen someone — but not revealing the name.
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Obama to turn campaign focus back to US economy
Barack Obama will convene a panel of advisers on Monday as he shifts his focus from world affairs to the top issue for American voters — the economy.
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Obama wins Democratic race
After making history by capturing the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama turns on Wednesday to the task of unifying a fractured party for a five-month battle for the White House with Republican John McCain. The Illinois senator on Tuesday locked up the 2Â 118 delegates he needs for victory at the August convention.
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Obama, Clinton near end of historic Democratic race
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton end their historic Democratic presidential battle on Tuesday with two nominating contests that could help Obama clinch the nomination and push Clinton from the race. Obama is within about 40 delegates of the 2 118 he needs to capture the nomination.
