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Obama Outlines Plan for November Race
Posted: Sunday 05/11/08 10:20 AM EDT
Filed Under: Elections News, Barack Obama
In a sign suggesting he thinks the presidential nomination is within reach, Barack Obama talks about how he'll run against Republican rival John McCain in the fall election. Obama wants to make the race about specific policies and issues, rather than ideology or patriotism.
Also: Obama Seizes Superdelegate Lead
Obama Seizes Superdelegate Lead
Posted: Saturday 05/10/08 07:24 PM EDT
Filed Under: Elections News, Barack Obama
After picking up nine superdelegate endorsements on Friday, Barack Obama adds one each from Utah and Ohio as well as two from the Virgin Islands who had previously backed Hillary Clinton.
Obama Wins Praise From John Edwards
Posted: Friday 05/09/08 12:20 PM EDT
Filed Under: Barack Obama
Sen. Barack Obama earns more support from party leaders and wins praise from former rival John Edwards as he gathers momentum in his drive to the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Posted: Monday 03/10/08 04:55 PM EDT
Obama Reportedly Will Declare Victory
Posted: Friday 05/09/08 06:17 AM EDT
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Politico.com reported Thursday that Barack Obama plans to declare victory in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on May 20. Time magazine is already ahead of him. The magazine's May 19 issue features Obama on the cover with the headline "And the Winner* Is..." The small type at the bottom reads, "*Really, we're pretty sure this time."
Clinton Presses On With Campaign
Posted: Thursday 05/08/08 07:43 PM EDT
Rejecting calls for her to throw in the towel, Hillary Rodham Clinton continues her quest for the Democratic presidential nomination, making stops in West Virginia, South Dakota and Oregon. She says Barack Obama's support among white Americans has diminished -- a comment that causes quite a stir in the blogosphere. Also See: Obama Picks Up Superdelegate Support
Obama Picks Up Superdelegate Support
Posted: Thursday 05/08/08 08:28 AM EDT
Filed Under: Elections News, Barack Obama
Barack Obama gains the endorsement of four new superdelegates, helping push him toward the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Meet Barack Obama
Party: Democrat
Residence: Chicago, Ill.
Political Experience: Ill. Senate, 1996-2004; U.S. Senate, 2004-present
(Prev.) Occupation: Attorney, Lecturer
Marital Status: Married (Michelle)
Education: BA Columbia University, 1983; JD Harvard University, 1991
Birthdate: 8/4/1961
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii
Religion: United Church of Christ
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Barack Obama Fundraising
| 2007 Q4 Raised: $22,846,049 | |
| 2007 Q4 Spent: $40,216,122 | |
| Total Raised: $102,170,668 | |
| Total Spent: $83,544,420 | |
| Cash on Hand: $18,626,248 | |
| Debts: $792,681 |
Date of last report: Dec. 31, 2007
Source: Center for Responsive Politics
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