Topic: Barack Obama

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For election 08, youth voter turnout swells

Their numbers surged in the Iowa and New Hampshire contests. Will the trend continue?
01/16/2008 12:00 am
Opinion And the winner is ... the funnier candidate

Lincoln used humor. So did JFK. Today's contenders should follow suit.
01/16/2008 12:00 am
USA

01/15/2008 12:00 am
Now, economy tops war in election

Indicators like high oil prices and the slumping stock market have voters concerned.
01/15/2008 12:00 am
Opinion Hillary Clinton's critical choice

Attacking Obama could push youth away from politics.
01/15/2008 12:00 am
In '08 Democratic battle, it's Obama's movement vs. Clinton's campaign

His candidacy works to inspire, while she appeals to reason and cites credentials.
01/11/2008 12:00 am
Reporters on the Job

01/10/2008 12:00 am
Abroad, fresh image of U.S.

Many see Obama, Clinton successes as fitting the ideals of US democracy and diversity.
01/10/2008 12:00 am
As Clinton and McCain rebound in N.H., races are wide open

On the Democratic side, a potentially historic clash lies ahead. For the GOP, Michigan is the next test.
01/10/2008 12:00 am
The Monitor's View New Hampshire's humbling lessons

Candidates as well as media must learn that voters often have different ideas on what they expect.
01/10/2008 12:00 am
For Clinton and McCain, a New Hampshire revival

Results in the Granite State mean frontrunners in both parties will continue to duke it out for the nomination.
01/09/2008 12:00 am
Four New Hampshire independents, four reasons they voted Democratic

A majority of independent voters in Tuesday's presidential primary chose one of the Democratic candidates. Those who voted on the GOP side helped boost McCain to victory.
01/09/2008 12:00 am
New Hampshire turning 'blue'

Most independents say they'll vote Democratic.
01/08/2008 12:00 am
Stakes high for New Hampshire primary

The Democratic contest is more likely to be decisive.
01/07/2008 12:00 am
The Monitor's View Voters a step ahead of Bloomberg

New York's mayor wants a bipartisan president, but voters are already pushing in this direction.
01/07/2008 12:00 am
Iowans pick Huckabee and Obama, endorsing change

Caucus results shake up the race for the White House in both parties.
01/04/2008 12:00 am
Fair tax? Flat tax? Candidates tout novel plans.

Two want to abolish the income tax – and the IRS. Others say they'd renew the Bush tax cuts.
01/04/2008 12:00 am
Molly Clause's night at the caucus

An Iowa Democrat has 30 minutes to rustle up five more votes for her candidate.
01/04/2008 12:00 am
With Iowa and New Hampshire races close, a hustle for turnout

Most polls show a very close race among the top candidates in both parties, so the outcome hinges on which campaigns are best at turning out their supporters.
01/03/2008 12:00 am
During winter recess, Democrats keep Congress in session to thwart Bush

The tactic is a result of a 'press for presidential power,' some analysts say. But it's too early to tell whether the use of pro forma sessions will mean no more recess appointments by the president.
01/03/2008 12:00 am
Global elections watch: All eyes on U.S. race

Who would foreigners like to see at the helm of the world's superpower – a Republican or Democrat?
01/02/2008 12:00 am
Monitor Breakfast Zogby: Iowans, New Hampshirites angry but less focused on Iraq

Veteran pollster finds Huckabee and Romney neck and neck in Iowa, while Clinton's lead shrinks in the Granite State.
12/06/2007 12:00 am
Monitor Breakfast Women's crossover votes for Clinton will surprise GOP

Clinton strategist Mark Penn says swing voters hold the key to '08 success.
10/19/2007 01:00 am