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Daughters' futures are at stake: Obama
Barack Obama told 1,500 women from around the country who gathered in Chicago on Saturday that they need to elect him president to protect their daughters' futures. Obama said he had to conclude his remarks quickly because, while his quest for the presidency was important, guests for a scheduled wedding were due to take over the banquet hall at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel as soon as he finished speaking.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Daughters' futures are at stake: Obama
Barack Obama told 1,500 women from around the country who gathered in Chicago on Saturday that they need to elect him president to protect their daughters' futures. Obama said he had to conclude his remarks quickly because, while his quest for the presidency was important, guests for a scheduled wedding were due to take over the banquet hall at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel as soon as he finished speaking.
Jolie: Obama win would be 'nice'
Angelina Jolie isn't giving away who she's backing in the U.S. presidential election, but she does have good things to say about Barack Obama. The actress and activist tells the German edition of Vanity Fair that the Democratic contender for president comes down on the same side of several issues that she does.
10 things to know about Bill Ayers
John McCain is hammering Barack Obama about his ties to Chicago educator Bill Ayers, co-founder of the Weather Underground, a group that used violence in the 1960s and 1970s to try to end the Vietnam War.
What keeps Obama safe could protect the rest of us
On Wednesday night, I was part of the press pool that covered Barack Obama when he arrived in Chicago.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Palin criticizes Obama on abortion at Pa. rally Picking apart the new McCain ad Michelle Obama, Oprah rally women Rezko's spilling the beans to Feds N.Y. election mix-up: 'Osama' on the ballot Fox poll puts Obama aheadFriday, October 10, 2008
McCain, Palin attack Obama at Wis. rally Obama, McCain agree on costume What would Obama do about economy?Thursday, October 9, 2008
Voter registration effort probed in Indiana Sky machine not 'overhead projector'Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Obama, McCain spar over taxes, policies McCain nails details, but no game-changer Did Obama, McCain behave? Ex-Sen. Peter Fitzgerald slams Obama Esquire endorses Obama, first ever Indiana may be ripe for Democrats' picking McCain at his best talking national security Thousands register to voteTuesday, October 7, 2008
Michelle Obama: Barack will be 'amazing' in debate McCain's latest barrage not likely to be enough Election getting ugly Obama's winning the race for Halloween masks Play Sun-Times Debate Bingo!Monday, October 6, 2008
Palin criticizes Obama's ties to Wright, Ayers in Fla. Obama hits back with Keating 5 video Obama to McCain: It's the economy, stupid New 'Obama Youth' video causes stir Obama, McCain deal puts limits on Tuesday's debateSunday, October 5, 2008
Palin says it's fair to talk about Ayers Palin: Obama was 'palling around with terrorists' Obama allies threaten to bring up Keating 5 Mother-in-law of Joe Biden dies Carol Marin: Obama, McCain better cough up specificsSaturday, October 4, 2008
Obama gets break on anniversary flowers Walgreens pulls election dollsFriday, October 3, 2008
Palin stands ground against Biden in debate Palin survives and Biden thrives Palin struggles to keep up with Biden Palin eases GOP jitters, you betchaThursday, October 2, 2008
Obama taking Michelle out for anniversary Celebrities working to get out the vote Obama makes push for votes in WisconsinWednesday, October 1, 2008
Biden: 'I am a hard coal miner' Obama critics love to hate kids' video Obama surges in Ohio, Florida, Pa. 'I need you,' Obama tells Vibe readers Veeps to face off: Palin vs. Biden Students who hung Obama cutout suspendedTuesday, September 30, 2008
Obama: It's a U.S. crisis, not Wall St. crisis Obama, McCain agree on something Chain e-mail claims Obama buttons banned Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel team for Obama fundraising concertMonday, September 29, 2008
Obama's calm in crisis helps him in polls Obama confident bailout will happenSunday, September 28, 2008
Obama calls McCain out of touch Obama, McCain on target in confidence clash McCain, Obama got a bit of what each needed Obama, McCain back bailout — barely 2 polls give Obama clear edge Mom 'ecstatic' Obama mentioned bracelet After sleeping on it, Obama won the debate Fans wanted Obama to kick butt What time is it on Obamaclock?Saturday, September 27, 2008
Which candidate won the first presidential debate? Obama slams McCain on middle class Furious spinning on TV after presidential debate Fact checking the presidential debatesLynn Sweet Blog
Latest blog headlines Brokaw on NBC's "Meet the Press" presses again on Obama, McCain priorities (10/12/2008 12:37:50 PM) McCain not going to be "intimidated" on Obama Lindsey Graham says on "Face the Nation" (10/12/2008 12:29:04 PM) McCain not going to be "intimidated" on Obama Lindsey Graham says on "Face the Nation" (10/12/2008 12:29:04 PM) Politifact.com says McCain Ayers Obama attack "unfairly tars Obama." (10/11/2008 20:52:14 PM) Hillary Rodham Clinton raised $10 million so far for Obama. So who is counting? Clinton is. (10/11/2008 11:02:05 AM) Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama Joe and Jill Biden at Obama fund raiser in Chicago. Pool report (10/10/2008 19:46:21 PM) FactCheck.org concludes McCain spot on Obama and Ayers is misleading (10/10/2008 19:23:23 PM) Novelist Richard Stern on dinner with Ayers and Dohrn (10/10/2008 18:00:42 PM) Obama tells rally don't get "hoodwinked." Transcript (10/10/2008 16:59:31 PM) McCain, Obama second debate Saturday Night Live spoof; Thursday special (10/10/2008 10:20:45 AM)
Features
A Love Story
In a way, family and close friends say, the Obamas' relationship is anything but a typical American love story.
The Woman Behind Obama
Michelle Obama hugs her husband after his now-famous 2004 keynote address at the Democratic National Convention.
Obama's Faith
Barack Obama speaks to supporters at the Salem Baptist Church Sunday, March 14, 2004.
How Obama Plays Poker
The traits Barack Obama displays around the card table are ones he brings to his presidential bid.
Interactive
Obama Family Tree
Barack Obama already has presidential timber in his family tree: He is distantly related to three U.S. presidents.
Obama's family tree
Obama family photos
Candidates on the Issues
Where the candidates stand on the issues of gay marriage, abortion, immigration and much more.
