Barack Obama

McCain knocks Obama as "celebrity" again

But Paris Hilton doesn't make an appearance in this new ad.

By Katharine Mieszkowski September 5, 2008

Woodward: Don't credit surge for Iraq turnaround

In his new book, the investigative journalist credits covert ops with reducing violence in Iraq.

By Katharine Mieszkowski September 5, 2008

It's the economy, stupid

Obama, McCain react to August jump in unemployment rate.

By Katharine Mieszkowski September 5, 2008

The Sarah Palin money bomb

Palin's speech has apparently energized donors, on both sides of the aisle.

By Alex Koppelman September 4, 2008

Obama responds to the Republican convention

"You wouldn't know that this is such a critical election by watching the convention last night," the Democratic nominee says.

By Alex Koppelman September 4, 2008

New McCain ad: Palin an "Alaska maverick"

The spot argues that Sarah Palin has earned her reputation for reform, and says Barack Obama hasn't.

By Alex Koppelman September 3, 2008

Is Obama ready to make nice with Fox News?

After a meeting with Rupert Murdoch, Obama will appear on "The O'Reilly Factor" Thursday.

By Vincent Rossmeier September 3, 2008

What Clinton problem?

A new poll shows that more supporters of Hillary Clinton are now ready to back Barack Obama.

By Alex Koppelman September 3, 2008

Barack Obama breaks 50

The first time a three-day Gallup rolling average has Obama above the magical threshold.

By Thomas Schaller September 2, 2008

Obama statement on Palin pregnancy

The Democratic nominee says everyone should back off.

By Thomas Schaller September 1, 2008

Another state not delivered

Palin's selection confirms that the idea of picking a running mate to help deliver that politician's home state is officially dead.

By Thomas Schaller August 29, 2008

Obama camp responds to Palin pick

In a statement, a spokesman for Barack Obama slammed John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.

By Alex Koppelman August 29, 2008

In ad, McCain congratulates Obama

John McCain says he's giving Barack Obama his day before the two get back to real campaigning, but the ad is evidence against that.

By Alex Koppelman August 28, 2008

Plouffe on McCain's "high-water mark"

Barack Obama's campaign manager says that John McCain will only see his numbers dip from now on. But with the GOP convention coming up, is he right to be so confident?

By Rebecca Traister August 28, 2008

How it happened

The roll call at the Democratic convention was brought to the symbolic end that was expected when Hillary Clinton asked that Barack Obama be nominated by acclamation.

By Alex Koppelman August 27, 2008

Florida, Michigan delegations go for Obama

The disputed states, which had voted for Hillary Clinton in primaries that violated primary rules, ended up giving the majority of their votes to Barack Obama.

By Alex Koppelman August 27, 2008

Arkansas for Obama

The delegation from Clinton's adopted home state, which she won in a landslide in the primaries, gave all its votes to Barack Obama.

By Alex Koppelman August 27, 2008

Clinton supporter tapped to second Obama nomination

As the roll-call process gets under way, a prominent congressional backer of Hillary Clinton's speaks on behalf of Barack Obama.

By Alex Koppelman August 27, 2008

On the reaction to the columns for Obama's speech

Bloggers are criticizing the press for discussing this, but such things are the reason the actual issues become less important, and that's not solely the media's fault.

By Alex Koppelman August 27, 2008

Fired up for party unity

After Hillary Clinton's speech on Tuesday night, we pulled out the video camera to check in with Obama and Clinton delegates and supporters.

By Rebecca Traister and Caitlin Shamberg August 27, 2008