Tag: 2008
Palin's speech earns Republicans' praise
Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin has accepted her nomination as vice-presidential running mate to Republican John McCain.[MORE]
Teenage hockey jock cornered in glare of White House race
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Just days ago, Levi Johnston was just another school ice hockey player from Alaska.[MORE]
Palin to address Republican convention
Controversial Republican vice-presidential pick Sarah Palin to address national conference today as daughter's boyfriend flies in.[MORE]
Bush, Lieberman back 'maverick' McCain
The US President and an Independent Democratic Senator say John McCain is ready to lead America.[MORE]
Palin picked as last resort after evangelical revolt
John McCain accused of caving in to religious right over choice of Sarah Palin as running mate.[MORE]
McCain defends controversial V-P pick
John McCain defends running mate Sarah Palin amid scrutiny on personal and legal issues.[MORE]
Baby revelation hits McCain campaign
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US Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has confirmed that her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant.[MORE]
Police, protesters clash near Republican convention
The Republican Party convention in the United States has officially opened in St Paul, Minnesota, although Hurricane Gustav has had a big impact on proceedings and more than 100 people have been arrested during a protest nearby.[MORE]
McCain's V-P pick confirms daughter is pregnant
US Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has confronted rumours circulating on the internet about her family by confirming that her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant.[MORE]
Hurricane-delayed Republican convention opens
The US Republican Party has opened its national convention in St Paul, Minnesota, but most of the first day has been suspended because of Hurricane Gustav.[MORE]
Hurricane Gustav begins lashing US coast
Storm force winds and rain from approaching Hurricane Gustav have begun lashing the US Gulf Coast.[MORE]
Gustav poses key test for McCain, Obama
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Hurricane Gustav is giving John McCain and Barack Obama a chance to show they can lead the US in a time of crisis.[MORE]
Bush to miss convention as New Orleans evacuates
George W Bush to miss Republican convention as Hurricane Gustav barrels towards New Orleans.[MORE]
Gustav may force suspension of Republican convention
Republican White House hopeful John McCain has warned Hurricane Gustav could force the suspension of his nominating convention, as the rival campaigns duelled in battleground states.[MORE]
Obama congratulates Palin, team slams her inexperience
Barack Obama has congratulated Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin, but his team has attacked her.[MORE]
McCain makes surprise pick for VP
John McCain has chosen Sarah Palin, a relative unknown, as his running mate for the US election.[MORE]
New nominee Obama pledges economic revival
Barack Obama has accepted the US Democratic Party's presidential nomination and promised to reverse 'economic failures'.[MORE]
Obama accepts Democratic nomination
Barack Obama has formally accepted the Democratic Party's White House nomination in a wide-ranging and emotional speech at the party's convention in Denver, Colorado.[MORE]
Indonesian students rally behind 'little boy Barry'
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Young 'Barry' Obama's years in an Indonesian school has inspired currents students.[MORE]
Speculation McCain to leak VP pick
Republican White House hopeful John McCain has picked his running mate, his campaign said overnight.[MORE]
Putin accuses US of provoking Georgian conflict
Vladimir Putin intensifies stand off with West over Georgia, accusing the US of provoking the war for domestic political reasons.[MORE]
Obama to accept Democratic nomination
Barack Obama to take stage at Democratic convention to formally accept presidential nomination.[MORE]
Obama's nomination makes history
Barack Obama paid a late-night surprise visit to Democrat delegates who orchestrated his coronation.[MORE]
History is on Obama's side: Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton rallies Democrats with conference speech lauding Barack Obama.[MORE]
Democrats nominate Obama for president
Democrats officially nominate Barack Obama for US president after dramatic intervention from Hillary Clinton.[MORE]
