In the News
May 15, 2008
Steelworkers endorse Obama for president
in The Associated Press
The United Steelworkers union endorsed Barack Obama for president Thursday, which should give the Illinois senator a powerful advocate in attracting the Democratic blue-collar workers his campaign has been courting. ..."We find ourselves once again in agreement with Senator Edwards, this time with his decision last evening to endorse Senator Barack Obama," the union said in a statement. "And thus today, the United Steelworkers enthusiastically endorses Senator Barack Obama to be the next president of the United States."
May 15, 2008
Obama pledges help for auto industry
in The Detroit News
Sen. Barack Obama's first visit to Michigan in nearly a year included a high-profile endorsement from John Edwards and a pledge to fight for a rebound in Michigan's battered auto industry. "We are taking steps in the right direction, and American automakers are on the move," Obama told a friendly crowd in Warren, where he unveiled a manufacturing agenda that includes billions of dollars in potential aid for the Detroit car companies.
May 14, 2008
Obama: Choice in November will be clear
in The Southeast Missourian
When it is finally time to choose a president in November, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama told more than 200 people gathered into the cutting room at Thorngate Ltd. Tuesday, the choice will be clear. President Bush will not be on the ballot, he said, but his policies will. U.S. Sen. John McCain, the likely Republican nominee, has shown little inclination to change the policies that have put the U.S. into an expensive war in Iraq, cost hundreds of thousands of jobs and seen the price of gasoline rise to levels that make driving to work an expensive necessity, he said.
May 14, 2008
Obama to Receive Endorsement Of 3 Former SEC Chairmen
in The Wall Street Journal
Three former chairmen of the Securities and Exchange Commission will publicly endorse Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's bid for the presidency Wednesday, including one who served under President Bush. William Donaldson, who was SEC chairman for about 2½ years from early 2003, along with Clinton and Reagan appointees Arthur Levitt and David Ruder, will join former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker in endorsing Sen. Obama, his campaign said. Mr. Volcker endorsed Sen. Obama in January.
May 13, 2008
Obama pushes for new GI Bill
in The Charleston Gazette
On the day before West Virginia's primary election, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama called for passage of the new GI bill Monday in Charleston... The proposed 21st Century GI Bill would allow soldiers to receive free tuition for college. Obama said it is one of a number of upgrades to GI benefits and healthcare the federal government should provide.
Press Releases
May 15, 2008
Obama Statement on the National Peace Officer Memorial Day
Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement to commemorate the National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
May 15, 2008
Obama Statement on Passage of the Senate Farm Bill
Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement in response to the passage of the Senate Farm Bill.
May 15, 2008
Chairmen Henry Waxman and Howard Berman Endorse Barack Obama
Congressman Henry Waxman and Congressman Howard Berman, major committee chairmen and California superdelegates, endorsed Barack Obama today, citing his ability to unite the country and put and end to eight years of failed Bush policies. Congressman Waxman chairs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; Congressman Berman chairs the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Both are respected leaders in the American Jewish community and major voices in Democratic policymaking.
May 14, 2008
Barack Obama Unveils Manufacturing Agenda in Macomb County, Michigan
Senator Barack Obama today visited Macomb County, Michigan to unveil his manufacturing agenda. Among other measures, Obama's plan will create a $150 billion Clean Technologies Deployment Venture Capital Fund, promote advanced vehicle technology and incentivize production of fuel-efficient vehicles, convert manufacturing centers into clean technology leaders through start-up funding, and create a $60 billion infrastructure fund to rebuild our highways, bridges, ports, and transit systems.
May 14, 2008
Statement of Senator Barack Obama on the rocket attacks on Ashkelon
"As the United States joins Israel in celebrating its 60th anniversary, today's cowardly rocket attack and tragic injuries remind us of the ongoing threats that Israelis face with courage and resolve...
May 14, 2008
Indiana Congressman, Democrats Abroad Chair Endorse Barack Obama
Today, Indiana Congressman Pete Visclosky endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his commitment to build a working coalition to address the real issues Americans face:.. Today Democrats Abroad Chair and superdelegate Christine Schon Marques endorsed Barack Obama for president, citing his unique ability to unite all Americans and restore our moral standing in the world...
May 13, 2008
Remarks of Senator Barack Obama: Cape Girareau Town Hall
It's great to be here in Missouri with my good friend Claire McCaskill. This is a state that voted for change when you sent Claire to the Senate in 2006; you voted for change in February when we surprised the pundits and pulled out a victory; and this is a state where we will compete to win when I am the Democratic nominee for President.
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| Contests | 32 | 17 |
| Total Delegates | 1896.5 | 1718.5 |
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