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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

Edwards Backs Obama's White House Bid

Thursday, May 15, 2008 6:51:00 AM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Former U.S. presidential candidate John Edwards endorsed Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday, giving a major boost to the Illinois senator's effort to unify the party behind his ...   Full Story

Edwards Backs Obama's White House Bid

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:07:00 AM

GRAND RAPIDS—Former U.S. presidential candidate John Edwards endorsed Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday, giving a major boost to the Illinois senator's efforts to unify the party behind his bid f ...   Full Story

Barr Announces Libertarian U.S. Presidential Bid

Monday, May 12, 2008 6:52:00 PM

Former Republican Rep. Bob Barr said Monday that he will run for president as a Libertarian, a development that could pull some votes from Republican candidate John McCain.   Full Story

Obama Open to Clinton as Possible Running Mate

Thursday, May 08, 2008 9:43:00 PM

WASHINGTON—Democrat Barack Obama on Thursday did not rule out selecting rival Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential running mate if he ultimately defeats her in a race in which he has an almost ins ...   Full Story

Why Does Hillary Clinton Keep Running?

Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:57:00 PM

Hillary Clinton has shrugged off calls to drop out of the Democratic presidential race and said she will keep running "until there is a nominee."   Full Story

McCain Pledges to Champion Religious Freedoms

Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:50:00 PM

ROCHESTER, Mich.—Republican John McCain said on Wednesday religious freedom was suffering in China, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere and pledged to champion the right to worship if elected president in a sp ...   Full Story

Clinton Gives Herself Loan, Vows to Fight On

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:59:00 PM

Barack Obama took a commanding lead in the Democratic presidential race on Wednesday, but Hillary Clinton said she would fight on after loaning her campaign $6.4 million to keep it alive.   Full Story

Could There Be an Obama-Clinton 'Dream Ticket?'

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:54:00 PM

WASHINGTON—Now that Democrat Hillary Clinton's presidential hopes appear to be fading, some Democrats are talking about the possibility of Barack Obama taking Clinton on as his vice presidential r ...   Full Story

How Obama Got His Momentum Back

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:53:00 PM

RALEIGH, N.C.—Down on his luck two weeks ago, an annoyed Barack Obama complained, "Why can't I eat my waffle?" when a reporter tossed him a question over breakfast at a Pennsylvania diner on the e ...   Full Story

Candidates Confuse the Health Care Issue

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:43:00 PM

Last week was Cover the Uninsured Week 2008—just ask any of the three leading presidential candidates, they know all about it.   Full Story

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