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Weekly Dem. phone poll

Aug 12, 2007

Clinton - 40% Obama - 25% Edwards - 13% Hillary Clinton’s support is at or above the 40% level for the third straight week. Obama, even with his improvement, is merely back to the mid-20s level ...

Obama's Wife "cut it out"

Aug 11, 2007

Michelle Obama dismissed any lingering questions over her husband’s racial identity at a “Women for Obama” event in Chicago, demanding that people “cut that nonsense out because it is not helping o...

LOGO Forum

Aug 9, 2007

The presidential candidates are invited to answer questions from a panel and from viewers on Gay Lesbian Transgendered and Bisexual issues to air on the LOGO channel. Notable on the panel is Melis...

Yearly Kos

Aug 9, 2007

The forum at the second annual Yearly Kos convention, a political blogger convention, drew all but one of the Democratic presidential candidates, and it helped cement the bloggers as an increasingl...

"Black enough"

Aug 9, 2007

Obama addressed many issues including the question of whether the country is ready for a black president at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention. Obama took the opportunity to ...

AFL-CIO Presidential Forum

Aug 6, 2007

Democratic presidential candidates met working families Aug. 7 at the AFL-CIO Presidential Candidates Forum in Chicago. With some 17,000 union members and families, the crowd showed that working me...

AFL-CIO debate - Pakistan

Aug 6, 2007

Obama responds to criticism from Chris Dodd on a press release Obama's campaign issued on how Obama will deal with the Taliban in Pakistan. Obama points out that Chris Dodd and other Democratic no...

Weekly Dem. phone poll

Aug 5, 2007

Clinton - 44% Obama - 22% Edwards - 13% Clinton again gains poll standing this week. Since April, her numbers have been steadily raising. During the last full week in July, Clinton topped the ...

on Govts role

Jul 29, 2007

Obama, in a speech at a Town Hall meeting at Roosevelt Middle School in Cedar Rapids Iowa. He uses the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt to illustrate his plans to make the government a protector ...

Youtube debate: Foreign Talks

Jul 22, 2007

Obama responds to a question about whether he will meet with leaders of foreign countries that the US has deemed dangerous.

Post YouTube debate

Jul 22, 2007

Obama speaks with the crowd while shaking hands outside of the YouTube debate.

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jul 22, 2007

Beginning Monday, July 16, 2007, the results are reported based upon interviews conducted on the seven days up to and including the night before posting. The seven day results typically include int...

YouTube debate: Iraq

Jul 22, 2007

Obama gives several responses concerning the situation in Iraq and the US plan to exit.

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jul 15, 2007

A national telephone survey conducted over the seven days ending July 15 shows no changes at the top of the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination. For the second straight week, New York ...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jul 11, 2007

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds Clinton with 38% of the vote, Obama at 26% and former North Carolina Senator John Edwards at 13%. Those results are virtually unchanged ...

Barack on Harry Potter

Jul 9, 2007

Barack and Michelle Obama speak about their anticipation for the new Harry Potter book.

Education Speech

Jul 4, 2007

Barack Obama addresses the National Education Association in Philadelphia, PA.

Essence Music Festival

Jul 4, 2007

Barack Obama speaks to the crowd in the Louisiana Superdome about issues of poverty and race.

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jul 1, 2007

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows the former First Lady attracting 39% of the vote, her highest total of the year. Illinois Senator Barack Obama trails Clinton by 13 poi...

2nd quarter - $32.5 mil

Jun 30, 2007

Senator Barack Obama raised at least $32.5 million from April through June, he announced today, on his campaign Web site, attracting more than 258,000 contributors since entering the Democratic pre...

Donor list hits 250,000

Jun 27, 2007

Barack Obama's donor list has reached 250,000 in the first 6 months. He is expected to raise more than Clinton in the second quarter of 2007 but still trails in total donations, and ratings in n...

ABC Interview

Jun 25, 2007

Obama speaks with ABC in a two-part interview during his campaign through Iowa. He touches on subjects from Paris Hilton, Immigration, Iraq and general policy.

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jun 24, 2007

Clinton 37% Obama 25% and Edwards 13%. The current survey of 763 Likely Democratic Primary Voters was conducted June 18-21, 2007. The margin of sampling error is +/-4 percentage points with a 95% ...

Obama in San Antonio

Jun 23, 2007

San Antonio Spurs player, Bruce Bowen introduces Barack Obama to a rally in San Antonio. Obama speaks about a government based on hope rather than fear.

Religion in the US

Jun 22, 2007

Obama speaks to the United Church of Christ in Hartford, Connecticut on the role of faith in politics.

Ethics Reform

Jun 21, 2007

Barack Obama speaks about the ethics reforms he plans to bring to Washington.

Obama dines with small donors

Jun 21, 2007

A former Clinton volunteer from the Bronx wins a dinner with Barack Obama and three other small donors. Publicity stunt is done by Obama to show value of small donors to the campaign.

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jun 17, 2007

New York Senator Hillary Clinton 38%. Illinois Senator Barack Obama 27%. Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards 16%. The current survey of 775 Likely Democratic Primary Voters was conducted Ju...

Obama on Parenting

Jun 14, 2007

Obama speaks in a father's day message to the Mount Moriah Baptist Church on parenting in America.

2nd Democratic Debate

Jun 11, 2007

The second democratic debate is broadcast on CNN from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. Senator Obama and John Edwards trade blows on several issues including the differences between their he...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jun 10, 2007

Clinton is supported by 37% of voters in this week’s poll, up three points from last week. She has been within three points of the 35% level in fifteen of the last 16 weekly updates. Illinois Sena...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jun 3, 2007

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll of the Democratic Presidential nominating competition shows New York Senator Hillary Clinton at 34%, Illinois Senator Barack Obama at 26%, and f...

NH debate: Bin Laden

Jun 2, 2007

Kucinich, Obama and Clinton respond to a hypothetical about whether or not they would send missiles to kill Osama Bin Laden if they had intelligence that gave his location and that the missiles wou...

Obama on Immigration

Jun 2, 2007

Obama addresses border security and the effect of language on the immigration issue. Obama encourages focus on a clear immigration policy.

Global Warming

May 30, 2007

Obama speaks about climate change and global warming. He explains the impact on the economy and the taxpayers in general. He proposes putting a price on producing carbon dioxide.

Healthcare Address

May 28, 2007

Obama addresses Iowa City on issues of Health Care using a local family as an example. He lays out his plan for changing health care in America.

Obama offers Health Care plan

May 28, 2007

Barack Obama announces a Universal Health Care plan in which every citizen would have the means for coverage. The plan would save the average consumer $2,500 according to Obama. The costs would b...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

May 27, 2007

Clinton remains on top with a solid lead and 35% support. Illinois Senator Barack Obama is second at 26%. This is the third time in four weeks the runner-up has been at either 25% or 26%. Former Se...

Truth on Iraq

May 24, 2007

Barack Obama addresses the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists on the situation in Iraq.

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

May 20, 2007

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows Clinton at 35%, Senator Barack Obama at 25%, and former Senator John Edwards at 18%. That’s the highest level of support ever measured f...

SNHU Commencement

May 18, 2007

Obama receives an honorary degree at Southern New Hampshire University’s Commencement. The senator encouraged the group of about 1,000 graduates to take risks, resist the "money culture," care fo...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

May 13, 2007

Clinton 35% Obama 33%. Former Senator John Edwards is in third place with 14% support. Rasmussen Reports releases national polling data on the Democratic nomination process every Monday and on the ...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

May 6, 2007

The former First Lady now enjoys support from 34% of Likely Democratic voters and an eight percentage point lead over her nearest rival. Illinois Senator Barack Obama is now the top choice for 26%...

Energy Crisis

May 6, 2007

Barack addresses the Detroit Economic Club on the "tyranny of oil" and promises an effort to find alternate energy sources.

1st: weekly Dem. poll

Apr 29, 2007

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows Illinois Senator Barack Obama with a statistically insignificant two point advantage over the former First Lady. It’s Obama 32% Clinton ...

Cal. Dem Convention

Apr 29, 2007 3:00 AM

Barack Obama had the California Democratic Convention spellbound for 23 minutes as he appeared with State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero, State Assembly Majority Leader Karen Bass, and San Fr...

1st Presidential Debate

Apr 25, 2007

The 90 minute debate with 60 second answers is declare unspectacular by media pundits. Obama is the winner according to a poll of South Carolina viewers with %31 of the vote to Clinton's %24

Tied for 1st in Dem poll

Apr 22, 2007

For the fourth straight week, Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) has gained ground and he has finally caught New York Senator Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination. ...

Global Policy

Apr 22, 2007

Obama speaks to the Chicago Council of Global Affairs about his global policy.

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Apr 15, 2007

The latest Rasmussen Reports’ national poll shows Clinton with 32% support, Obama at 30%, and former Illinois Senator John Edwards steady in third place with 16%. Rasmussen Reports releases nationa...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Apr 8, 2007

Clinton - 34% Obama - 29% Edwards - 15% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

2nd: weekly Dem poll

Apr 1, 2007

Clinton - 34% Obama - 26% Edwards - 17% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

Jesse Jackson endorsement

Mar 28, 2007

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said he's backing Democrat Barack Obama in his presidential bid, giving his support to a new generation of black politicians. “He has my vote,” the Rev. Jackson t...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Mar 25, 2007

Clinton - 37% Obama - 25% Edwards - 17% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Mar 18, 2007

Clinton - 35% Obama - 30% Edwards - 11% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Mar 11, 2007

Clinton - 38% Obama - 26% Edwards - 15% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

Hillary 1984 on YouTube

Mar 4, 2007

YouTube poster ParkRidge47 posts a video mashup of the famous Apple "1984"ad. The video portrays "Hillary 1984" as an ominous Big Brother figure while portraying her rival, Illinois Sen. Barack O...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Mar 4, 2007

Clinton - 34% Obama - 26% Edwards - 15% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

Bloody Sunday Anniv.

Mar 3, 2007

Obama acknowledged his debt to a generation of "foot soldiers" of the civil rights movement during his remarks at the Brown Chapel AME Church, the sanctuary from which the voting rights marchers se...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Feb 25, 2007

Clinton - 37% Obama - 26% Edwards - 13% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

Daschle endorses Obama

Feb 20, 2007

Sen. Barack Obama won the endorsement Wednesday of former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, who said the White House hopeful "personifies the future of Democratic leadership in our country." Das...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Feb 18, 2007

Clinton - 28% Obama - 24% Edwards - 11% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

VA Gov endorses Obama

Feb 16, 2007

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine endorsed Illinois Senator Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. Obama picked up his second gubernatorial endorsement. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich endorsed the Democrat...

PM fires back

Feb 12, 2007 4:00 AM

Prime Minister John Howard says US senator and possible Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has failed to address the substance of the war in Iraq. Mr Howard and Senator Obama have become...

Rudd defends Obama

Feb 11, 2007

Australian OPPOSITION Leader Kevin Rudd went on the offensive against Prime Minister John Howard over his verbal attack on US presidential hopeful Barack Obama, warning it might damage the Australi...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Feb 11, 2007

Clinton - 28% Obama - 23% Edwards - 13% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

Barack responds to PM

Feb 11, 2007

Barack Obama responded to statements made by Australian Prime Minister John Howard on his Iraq Policy. "I would also note that we have close to 140,000 troops in Iraq, and my understanding is Mr ...

Aussie PM against Obama

Feb 10, 2007

Only days after saying Australia's alliance with the US was about more than his personal friendship with US President George W Bush, Mr Howard warned that an Obama victory would be a boost for the ...

Obama enters race

Feb 9, 2007

Democratic Senator Barack Obama has launched his presidential campaign with a speech in which he pledged to "build a more hopeful America".

IL Gov endorses Obama

Feb 9, 2007

Governor Rod R. Blagojevich released the following statement Saturday morning regarding Sen. Barack Obama's bid for the presidency. "On this historic day, I am pleased to join many Illinoisans who...

Daley endorses Obama

Feb 9, 2007

Hours after U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) announced plans to seek his party's nomination for President, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley endorsed the freshman senator's campaign for the White House. ...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Feb 4, 2007

Clinton - 34% Obama - 18% Edwards - 10% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

"Facebook" rally

Feb 2, 2007

At his first rally since announcing his presidential exploratory committee, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) appealed yesterday for support from the young people who had mobilized for the event online. ...

Obama begins fundraising

Jan 31, 2007

Barack Obama launches his White House bid with almost nothing in the bank. His chief rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has more than a $10-million running start for use in her presidential quest. In t...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jan 28, 2007

Clinton - 33% Obama - 19% Edwards - 10% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

Kerry Aide works for Obama

Jan 25, 2007

One of John F. Kerry's chief fund-raisers, Alan D. Solomont , said yesterday he has signed on to help the presidential campaign of Illinois Democrat Barack Obama despite his longstanding ties to an...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jan 21, 2007

Clinton - 31% Obama - 24% Edwards - 12% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

2nd: weekly Dem. poll

Jan 16, 2007

Clinton - 22% Obama - 21% Edwards - 15% Rasmussen Reports provides weekly results to provide a longer-term overview of the race. These updates are based upon nightly telephone surveys. Results are...

Clooney likes Obama

Dec 21, 2006

In an interview with "Good Morning America Weekend" co-anchor Kate Snow, Clooney explained, "I think [Obama would] be a good president in 2010, 2012 and 2014. I think he's the most charismatic pers...

Poll ranks Obama second

Nov 1, 2006

17 percent of Democrat voters support Barack Obama placing him second to Hillary Clinton's 28%. Obama now states he is considering a run for the presidency. Obama had previously stated he would s...

Oprah endorses Obama

Sep 27, 2006

Oprah Winfrey says she is not urging Barack Obama to run for president, but wishes he would and pledged to "do everything in my power to campaign for him" if he did. "I think that Barack Obama is ...

Obama sworn in as Senator

Jan 3, 2006

After winning 70% of the vote in November, Barack Obama is sworn in as US Senator for Illinois.

Abortion stance

Oct 20, 2004

In a Senate Debate with Alan Keyes, Barack Obama takes a stance on Abortion.

Keynote address at DNC

Jul 28, 2004

Barack Obama writes and delivers the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National convention in Boston. This speech served as Obama's introduction to most of America garnering him instant celeb...

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