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Reports of stories leading up to the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election on November 4, 2008. The stories of the race between Democratic and Republican Party contenders for the top spot.

2008 U.S. Presidential Election

U.S. Green Party Names McKinney as Presidential Pick

Saturday, July 12, 2008 6:58:00 PM

CHICAGO—The U.S. Green Party, which captured far less than 1 percent of the vote in the last presidential election, chose former Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney as its 2008 presidential candidate on ...   Full Story

Jesse Jackson Says Obama 'Talking down' to Blacks

Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:56:00 PM

U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson complained on Tuesday that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama can seem to be "talking down to black people" at times and should broaden his message.   Full Story

Obama, McCain Debate Ways to Deal With Iran

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:40:00 PM

WASHINGTON—Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Wednesday Iran's missile tests proved a need for direct U.S. talks with Tehran while Republican John McCain emphasized sanctions and ...   Full Story

Obama Proposes Easing Consumer Bankruptcy Laws

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:21:00 PM

Sen. Barack Obama wants to change U.S. bankruptcy laws to help people set back by medical expenses or military service.   Full Story

Obama 'Puzzled' by Iraq Comment Frenzy

Saturday, July 05, 2008 10:07:00 PM

ST. LOUIS - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Saturday his plan to end the Iraq war was unchanged and he was puzzled by the sharp reaction to his statement this week that he might "r ...   Full Story

Obama Says He Might 'Refine' His Iraq Position

Friday, July 04, 2008 6:50:00 AM

FARGO, North Dakota—Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama waded into controversy on Thursday over his plans to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq, first saying he might "refine" his views ...   Full Story

McCain Arrives in Mexico for Free Trade Push

Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:53:00 AM

U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain arrived in Mexico on Wednesday to promote free trade after his visit to Colombia coincided with the daring rescue of 15 hostages from leftist rebels.   Full Story

McCain Promotes Free Trade on Visit to Colombia

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 6:57:00 PM

U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain promoted free trade Wednesday on a visit to Colombia that he was using to subtly score political points against Democrat Barack Obama.   Full Story

Obama Courts Evangelicals With Stress on Faith

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 6:55:00 PM

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama promised a more active approach to faith-based social programs on Tuesday in a bid to bolster his support among evangelical and religious voters.   Full Story

McCain, Obama Infrastructure Priorities

Tuesday, July 01, 2008 6:55:00 AM

Candidates McCain and Obama have spent the past week articulating policy goals modernizing the nation's infrastructure.   Full Story

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