TAIPEI, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain would seek to defend Taiwan and play hard ball with China if he comes to office, but Democratic front-runner Barack Obama would further sideline Taipei as he courts Beijing. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) In a campaign that needs all the laughs it can get, much of the mirth among Republican presidential nominee John McCain's band of travelers is generated by his close friend, Sen. Lindsey Graham. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) Chief financial officers of U.S. companies still prefer Republican presidential nominee John McCain over Democrat Barack Obama by a wide margin, but support for McCain is down from the previous quarter, according to a new survey. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) With the U.S. presidential election less than a week away, Democrat Barack Obama holds a steady lead over rival Republican John McCain in opinion polls, leading many pundits to say McCain is effectively finished. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) Republican presidential candidate John McCain may be down in the polls, but running mate Sarah Palin remains focused on winning the White House, ABC News said on Wednesday after initially reporting the Alaska governor was looking beyond 2008. ... > full story
SUNRISE, Florida, Oct. 29, 2008 (Reuters) U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama said on Wednesday he would include Republicans in his Cabinet if he wins the election. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2008 (Reuters) China's huge trade surplus with the United States is "directly related to its manipulation of its currency's value," Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said in a letter released on Wednesday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2008 (Reuters) The Bush administration said on Wednesday it does not expect the winner of the November 4 U.S. presidential election, whether Democrat Barack Obama or Republican John McCain, to attend the summit on the financial crisis on November 15. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2008 (Reuters) U.S. state leaders, trade groups and economists descended on the House of Representatives on Wednesday to help work out a second economic stimulus bill that one influential Congressional member said would be introduced on November 17. ... > full story
JUPITER, Florida, Oct. 29, 2008 (Reuters) Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden sought on Wednesday to reassure Jewish voters of his and Barack Obama's commitment to Israel. ... > full story
Copyright Reuters 2008. See Restrictions for more details.
Obama plans Northwest Indiana stop on Friday 6:00a.m. Oct. 30, 2008 (South Bend Tribune, Indiana) Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama plans a campaign stop in Lake County on Friday.. His campaign said Wednesday night that Obama will ...
Obama has the temperament to lead Oct. 30, 2008 (Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wisconsin) Barack Obama is the only candidate who has the temperament and resolve to repair the American economy - an economy that has been placed in a ...
Obama on The Daily Show Tonight Oct. 29, 2008 (NBC 7 San Diego (KNSD)) Oh, it's on.. We were just over on 54th Street, and - freezing temperatures aside - you can fairly feel a crackle of excitement in the air. We can ...
Obama returning to Colorado this weekend Oct. 29, 2008 (Rocky Mountain News, Denver) 0 is fourth trip to the state since the Democratic National Convention in August.. . Details of the event, including ticket information, have not ...