Yes, It Is Time to Hope Again

In choosing Obama and a strongly Democratic Congress, the country put a definitive end to a conservative era rooted in three myths: that a party could govern successfully while constantly denigrating government’s role; that Americans were divided in an irrepressible moral conflict pitting a “real America” against some pale imitation; and that market capitalism could [...]

Rest of world to U.S.: We have a stake, too

Due to the preponderance of U.S. economic, military and cultural power, U.S. elections have a far greater impact on people outside the United States than foreign elections have on Americans.
“There is quite a lot of interest in American politics … so that people feel a personal stake in which way the election goes,” said Stephen [...]

Obama’s Story

Colin Powell Endorses Obama

Saying the Democratic nominee could ”not only electrify our country but electrify our world,” Colin Powell crossed party lines this morning and announced his support for Barack Obama. Offering an extended rationale before making his preference known, the former Secretary of State said he had only come to his decision in recent [...]

Obama raises stunning $150 million in September

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised more than $150 million in September, a stunning and unprecedented eruption of political giving that has given him a wide spending advantage over rival John McCain. The campaign released the figure on Sunday, one day before it must file a detailed report of its monthly finances with the Federal Election [...]

On to New Hampshire

A poll conducted in New Hampshire before the Iowa caucuses and released on Friday showed New York Sen. Hillary Clinton leading Obama, 32 percent to 26 percent among Democrats. It also showed Sen. John McCain leading the pack among Republicans.
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Oprah getting backlash from some fans for Obama support

Oprah Winfrey’s recent campaign swing with Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama was greeted with wild cheers and record-breaking crowds.  But some of the talk show host’s fans aren’t happy she’s become politically outspoken, and many are sounding off on Oprah’s Web site.  “Oprah,” says one, “count me as tuned out for now.” Another writes, “It’s [...]