In the News
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.
May 11, 2008
At 60, Israel Has Much to Celebrate
in Yediot Ahronot
As the festivities surrounding Israel’s 60th anniversary get underway, Israelis can be forgiven if they don’t feel in an entirely celebratory mood. With terrorism and rockets from Gaza, a serious threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions, hostages held by Hamas, and too many of its neighbors playing tired old games rather than working toward peace and security, Israel can at times feel like a nation facing enormous challenges.
May 10, 2008
Obama makes stop at Beaverton, Ore., software company
in The Associated Press
The senator spoke to workers at Vernier Software & Technology for the first of three scheduled stops in Oregon on Friday. While pundits may make the country out to be divided, he said, the concerns of Oregonians are shared across the nation. At Vernier, he talked about his plans to tackle key economic issues such as health care costs, the cost of college, taxes and gas prices.
Press Releases
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.
May 13, 2008
Indiana Congressman Joe Donnelly Endorses Barack Obama
Today, Indiana Congressman Joe Donnelly endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his commitment to working families and building a real coalition for change...
May 12, 2008
Senator Daniel Akaka, Hawaii Superdelegate, and Idaho Party Chairman Endorse Barack Obama
Today, U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka from Hawaii endorsed Barack Obama for President. Akaka is the 280th superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is now 151 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination... Today, Hawaii Superdelegate Dolly Strazar endorsed Barack Obama for President. Strazar is the 279th superdelegate to endorse Obama. Obama is 152 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination... Today, Idaho Superdelegate Keith Roark endorsed Barack Obama for President. Roark is the 281st superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is 150 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination...
May 12, 2008
In Charleston, Obama Vows to Keep Faith with Our Veterans
Delivering a speech in Charleston today, Senator Barack Obama urged America to do better in keeping faith with our returning veterans and outlined his plans to improve care from enlistment through retirement and beyond. Obama is a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and has consistently fought for better treatment and screening for our troops and their families, and has made zero tolerance for veterans homelessness a hallmark of his agenda.
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| Contests | 32 | 16 |
| Total Delegates | 1891.5 | 1719.5 |
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