Obama proclaims himself the Democratic nominee
The Associated Press | June 04, 2008
By TOM RAUM
Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination in a long- time-coming victory speech Tuesday that taunted Republicans on their own turf and reached out to heal Democratic wounds with lofty praise for his rival.
"Let us begin the work together," Obama exhorted thousands of cheering supporters in a packed sports arena. "Let us unite in common effort to chart a new course for America."
