Barack Obama Democratic Nomination

Obama To Clinch Democratic Nomination

AP | STEPHEN OHLEMACHER | Posted 04.23.2012

WASHINGTON -- It's official: President Barack Obama will clinch the Democratic nomination for president Tuesday, ending a low-key primary race that ma...

Obama rises from political obscurity to verge of history

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — The amazement was on their faces. Hundreds waited for Barack Obama on that evening in South Carolina, 15 weeks ago, to claim victor...

Obama's Pastor Problem Moves Down South and Down Ballot

Daniel Nichanian | Posted 05.25.2011

Daniel Nichanian

First North Carolina, now Mississippi. Rev. Wright has become fair game for Republican campaigners. The GOP willingness to use Obama against down-ballot candidates does not bode well for Democrats.

Why Clinton Must Stay In The Race

John K. Wilson | Posted 05.25.2011

John K. Wilson

The worst thing for Obama right now would be to win by default. A win by forfeit only weakens the winner in the realm of politics. By contrast, Obama's victory over Clinton would establish momentum showing his ability to defeat a powerful political machine.

Barack Obama's Woes Open Door To Hillary Clinton Nomination

Daniel Nichanian | Posted 05.25.2011

Daniel Nichanian

The series of nine general election polls that I chronicled yesterday showed Barack Obama declining in general election numbers, but the first questio...