presidential race

Barack Obama Sets To Fight the Smears

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:24:25 -0500

Senator Barack Obama and his team decided to launch Fight The Smears website because of his encounter with the McClatchy reporter who asked him about the Michelle Obama "whitey" smear tape.

Clinton Camp: Hillary Will Not Concede This Evening

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:38:49 -0500

Hillary Clinton's Camp released a statement this afternoon saying that the AP story is "incorrect" and that she will not concede this evening. Where did AP get its story about Hillary Clinton conceding is not known.

Even Florida, Michigan may not deliver for Clinton

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:56:25 -0500

Hillary Clinton's potential trump cards Florida and Michigan may not deliver at the Democratic convention this August, as her party may cut their delegate strength to at least half in punishment for early holding of primaries.

Clinton backer quits campaign over Obama race remark

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:16:42 -0500

Democratic icon Geraldine Ferraro has resigned from Hillary Clinton's campaign finance committee after a race row sparked by her comments about White House hopeful Barack Obama.

The Romney Agenda: A Stronger Economy, Competitive America

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:24:22 -0600

Today going to South Carolina, Governor Mitt Romney will discuss his strategy to strengthen U.S. economy and make America more globally competitive. His chances of winning the Republican nomination for the U.S. Presidential race of 2008 are getting better and stronger after Romney won Michigan Primary last night.

Bill Richardson Ends Presidential Campaign

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:14:14 -0600

Sources close to New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson tell AP that the Democratic candidate Bill Richardson ends his presidential campaign for 2008 election for U.S. Presidency.

Barack Ahead of Hillary Before New Hampshire Primary

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:55:05 -0600

Large crowds of supporters are cheering Barack Obama as polls show the Illinois senator is poised to win a significant victory in Tuesday's New Hampshire Democratic primary. It would be Obama's second come-from-behind triumph in a week over New York Senator Hillary Clinton, who displayed rare emotion as she campaigned on the eve of the election. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has details on the Democratic candidates running in the primary in this report from Bedford, New Hampshire.

Ron Paul on Meet the Press

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:30:55 -0600

Republican candidate Ron Paul is on Meet the Press. He wants to get rid of the IRS and income tax. We could save hundreds of millions if we had a sensible foreign policy. The goal is to cut spending. Sheldon Richman reports from Free Association about Ron Paul on Meet The Press.

Garry Kasparov Abandons Presidential Bid In Russia

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:33:49 -0600

Russian opposition leader and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov has abandoned his bid to run for president.

Former U.S. presidential candidate Vilsack to endorse Clinton

Dinka — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:56:19 -0500

Tom Vilsack, the former Iowa governor and one-time Democratic presidential candidate, will endorse Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in her presidential bid, officials told The Associated Press on Friday.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama fight over Iraq war

Dinka — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:21:12 -0500

The Iraq war, a defining issue of the 2008 U.S. presidential race, has turned into a proxy fight between Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama over credibility and leadership.

Guatemalan Nobel Laureate Launches Presidential Race

Dinka — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:18:36 -0600