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Rush of superdelegates to Obama
Alex Koppelman
Just after the polls closed, Barack Obama's campaign announced endorsements that will add up to 26.5 votes at the Democratic convention, and more are likely on the way.
Obama declares victory
Mike Madden
In his speech Tuesday night, Barack Obama claimed the mantle of presumptive Democratic nominee and began his general election campaign in earnest.
Obama projected as winner of Montana primary
Mike Madden
Barack Obama has already been declared the presumptive Democratic nominee by most media outlets, and now he can celebrate one more win in his planned victory speech.
McCain goes on the attack
Mike Madden
Speaking on the night of the final primaries of the Democratic race, the presumptive Republican nominee welcomed the general election, and went hard after Barack Obama.
Clinton declared winner of South Dakota primary
Alex Koppelman
It won't make much difference in the overall delegate count, but at least Hillary Clinton will get to take what's likely her final bow on a high note.
CNN, MSNBC declare Obama presumptive nominee
Alex Koppelman
As polls closed in South Dakota, the two networks made their calls, not for the state's primary, but for the nomination generally.
Clinton voters warm up to Obama
Mike Madden
Early exit polls in South Dakota and Montana show Clinton voters are more likely to support Obama in the general election.
One way or another, tonight is Obama’s
Alex Koppelman
No matter what happens in South Dakota and Montana, it now appears certain that the Illinois senator is ready to go over the top.
McCain his “own man”
Mike Madden
The presumptive GOP nominee to emphasize his independence from Bush in a New Orleans "general election" speech.
Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty goes after Obama
Mike Madden
The governor, said to be on the shortlist of potential running mates for McCain, held a conference call to give Barack Obama a welcome of sorts to his state.
More delegates for Obama
Alex Koppelman
California Rep. Maxine Waters is switching sides and endorsing Barack Obama, and a number of delegates once pledged to John Edwards are coming over as well.
Leader of Florida delegate challenge endorses Clinton
Alex Koppelman
Jon Ausman has half of a vote at the convention; he's supporting Hillary Clinton now, he says, to send a message to the Obama campaign.
Carter to endorse Obama
Vincent Rossmeier
Former President Jimmy Carter says he'll make it official after the primaries end tonight.
Clinton says she’s open to veep slot
Alex Koppelman
Hillary Clinton reportedly tells supporters she'd consider being Barack Obama's running mate, a shift from her earlier public position.
AP: Obama has clinched nomination
Alex Koppelman
According to a tally that includes the minimum number of pledged delegates he'll win tonight and unannounced endorsements, Barack Obama has hit the "magic number" needed for victory.
What does the Clinton campaign’s denial mean?
Alex Koppelman
Aides to Clinton deny a report that Clinton will admit that Obama has enough delegates for the nomination, but their statements are open to interpretation.
What role did race play with white Democrats?
Mark Schone
As the primaries end, a round table of experts -- Tom Schaller, Ruy Teixeira and Sean Wilentz -- weighs the influence of white racism on the Clinton vs. Obama contest.
Report: Clinton will admit Obama has delegates for nomination
Alex Koppelman
The AP says that, in her speech tonight, Hillary Clinton will make a big concession, though probably not the final one.
We are all appeasers now
Gary Kamiya
The GOP and establishment media are attacking Barack Obama for being willing to talk to "terrorists" -- but many parties, including Israel, are doing just that.
McCain, spying and executive power: A complete reversal in 6 months
Glenn Greenwald
Last December, the GOP nominee was giving answers that were the same as those of the ACLU and Russ Feingold. Now, he sounds like John Yoo and Dick Cheney.
What should we do with our $3 million?
Cary Tennis
My husband, it turns out, inherited some money. We're talking about just moving to Mexico and drinking.
AIPAC conference reignites fight between McCain and Obama
Vincent Rossmeier
In a speech at the conference, John McCain ridicules Barack Obama's positions on Iran and Iraq; Obama's campaign is quick to hit back.
Obama’s delegate roundup
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama's campaign has reportedly set a goal of getting enough superdelegates to endorse him Tuesday to make a victory speech possible Tuesday night.
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