Tag: US Election
Obama set to name Clinton as secretary of state
US President-elect Barack Obama is set to name Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.[MORE]
Full disclosure: Clinton clears way for Hillary's appointment
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Bill Clinton has cleared the way for his wife to become US Secretary of State after reaching a deal on his financial arrangements.[MORE]
Obama election provokes rise in hate crimes
Barack Obama's election as US President has provoked a rise in hate crimes against ethnic minorities, civil rights groups say.[MORE]
Obama names aide as White House press handler
Barack Obama has named his close aide Robert Gibbs as the new White House press secretary.[MORE]
Clinton accepts Obama's secretary of state offer: NYT
New York Times says Hillary Clinton has agreed to serve as Barack Obama's secretary of state.[MORE]
'Osama Obama Shotgun' betting condemned
Passions have flared in a US town over a sign in a store asking customers to place bets on an assassination of President-elect Barack Obama.[MORE]
Obama names Daschle to lead health drive
President-elect Barack Obama has picked former Senate leader Tom Daschle to lead his high-risk drive to end the US health care crisis.[MORE]
McCain backer Lieberman keeps Senate chair
Democrats in the US Senate have yielded to the wishes of President-elect Barack Obama and allowed Joe Lieberman to keep his committee chairmanship despite having backed Republican John McCain for the White House.[MORE]
Scalpers 'selling Obama inauguration tickets for $60,000'
A senior United States Democrat has introduced legislation to prevent the scalping of tickets to the inauguration of US president-elect, Barack Obama.[MORE]
Obama expected to rally online army
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Barack Obama expected to make unprecedented use of internet to mobilise millions of supporters during his presidency.[MORE]
Obama considering Clinton for secretary of state: report
US media says Hillary Clinton is being considered to serve as secretary of state in the Obama administration.[MORE]
Skinhead wants Obama murder plot charges thrown out
A white supremacist charged with plotting to kill US President-elect Barack Obama has asked for his case to be thrown out because there were not enough whites on the grand jury which handed down the indictment.[MORE]
Don't lose your way, Palin tells Republicans
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has led a rallying call for Republicans to rebuild after their bruising US election defeat, urging the party to adapt to its new minority status and fight for the future.[MORE]
Obama to resign Senate seat
US President-elect Barack Obama says he will resign his Senate seat effective on Sunday as he focuses on his transition to the White House.[MORE]
Republicans gear up for 2012 presidential race
It is only just over a week since the Republicans lost the White House in the US election, but it seems they are gearing up for the 2012 presidential race even before President-elect Barack Obama takes office.[MORE]
Obama vows far-reaching review of US Govt
An army of top-notch specialists is set to fan out across US Government agencies to delve deep into the records and prepare for the arrival of President-elect Barack Obama on January 20.[MORE]
Egyptian singer strikes a chord against Obama
A famous Egyptian singer is weighing in on Barack Obama's US presidential win with a new song warning Obama fans in Egypt that President George W Bush's successor may prove something of a letdown.[MORE]
Bush speaks of 'family man' Obama
US President George W Bush has spoken about the meeting with his successor Barack Obama in the Oval Office yesterday.[MORE]
Obama, Bush mark Veterans Day
US President-elect Barack Obama has echoed a time-honoured presidential tradition by laying a wreath at a memorial to mark Veterans Day in the United States.[MORE]
Palin puts White House bid in God's hands
Defeated Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin said she hopes God will "show her the way" before she decides on any future bid for the White House.[MORE]
Obama presidency may see White House comedy run dry
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Barack Obama's victory may not bode well for comedians who've thrived on jokes about President Bush.[MORE]
Obama's daughters asked to appear on Hannah Montana
President-elect Barack Obama's two young daughters have been invited to appear on popular kids television show Hannah Montana, Billy Ray Cyrus said an interview aired on Monday (local time).[MORE]
Obama visit 'relaxed and friendly'
The White House says today's visit by Barack and Michelle Obama was relaxed and friendly.[MORE]
Obamas take White House tour
George W Bush and first lady Laura Bush have hosted Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at the White House.[MORE]
Gun sales rise in wake of Obama electoral victory
Sales of guns in the United States are on the rise as gun enthusiasts fear President-elect Barack Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress will impose new restrictions on firearms.[MORE]
