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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

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

Obama Advances, Clinton Hangs on in Democratic Race

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:50:00 AM

Barack Obama took an easy victory in North Carolina, and Hillary Clinton narrowly won Indiana to keep her campaign alive.   Full Story

Clinton Reportedly Loans Her Campaign $6.4 Million

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:50:00 AM

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton loaned her campaign $6.4 million from her own pocket in the past month, a campaign source said Wednesday.   Full Story

Obama Wins North Carolina, Clinton Leads in Indiana

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:49:00 AM

WASHINGTON—Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton appeared headed to a split in crucial presidential contests in Indiana and North Carolina on Tuesday, pushing Obama closer to securing the Democratic nomina ...   Full Story

Obama, Clinton Face New Tests in White House Duel

Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:49:00 PM

WASHINGTON—Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton faced critical tests in their grueling White House duel on Tuesday, as millions of voters in Indiana and North Carolina cast ballots in the latest Democrati ...   Full Story

Obama Wins North Carolina, Clinton Leads Indiana

Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:43:00 PM

WASHINGTON—Barack Obama beat rival Hillary Clinton in North Carolina on Tuesday, rebounding from a shaky few weeks and moving a step closer to securing the Democratic presidential nomination after a g ...   Full Story

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