Reuters: Politics

Obama wins praise from former rival John Edwards

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:52:56 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama earned more support from party leaders and won praise from former rival John Edwards on Friday as he gathered momentum in his drive to the U.S. presidential nomination.

McCain girding for battle with Obama

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:00:10 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Now that Democrat Hillary Clinton is fading, Republican John McCain's U.S. presidential campaign is girding for a tough election battle against Barack Obama and McCain aides believe he has weaknesses to exploit.

Obama open to Clinton as possible running mate

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:42:09 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama on Thursday did not rule out selecting rival Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential running mate if he ultimately defeats her in a race in which he has an almost insurmountable lead.

McCain likely to be outspent in election

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:09:38 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - He backs an unpopular war in Iraq, represents an unpopular political party and is endorsed by an unpopular president in the midst of an economic downturn.

House passes major housing rescue bill

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:32:17 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation to create a $300 billion mortgage-insurance fund and provide billions more in homeowner aid to stabilize a housing market shaken by a wave of foreclosures and a credit crunch.

Pakistan new govt. opposed to U.S. action on its soil

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:51:28 -0400

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's new government is trying to convince the United States that unilateral strikes against al Qaeda militants on its territory could be "counter-productive", the country's foreign minister said on Friday.

McCain camp hits Obama over "losing bearings"

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:08:38 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama on Thursday accused Republican John McCain of "losing his bearings" over a foreign policy issue, sparking countercharges that he is making McCain's age an issue in the U.S. presidential campaign.

Obama vows to ensure security of Israel

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:05:39 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama said on Thursday the U.S. friendship with Israel was "unbreakable" and vowed to ensure the security of the Jewish state if elected president.

House votes to lift travel curbs on Mandela

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:39:56 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Moving to fix what some lawmakers called an embarrassing leftover in U.S. policy, the House of Representatives on Thursday voted to scrap travel restrictions on former South African President Nelson Mandela and others in his anti-apartheid party.

Edwards says Obama could beat McCain

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:08:06 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards on Friday declined to make an endorsement in the Democratic presidential battle, but said Barack Obama could unite the party and win in November.