News with and about 'primaries'

Republican Sen. John McCain moved closer to facing either of two Democratic senators, Hillary Rodham Clinton or Barack Obama, in November's presidential election after yesterday's Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses, but none of the candidates scored a decisive blow, and the campaigns' focus shi... ...more.

vote

9
votes

States Hold Coast-To-Coast Contests

added on 2008-02-06 02:00:10 (Washington Post - Politics)

WASHINGTON -- Arizona Sen. John McCain challenged his remaining rivals for control of the Republican presidential race Tuesday in primaries and caucuses from Connecticut to California. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama vied for Democratic delegates in a grueling campaign with no end in sight. ...more.

vote

9
votes

Economy Wields Influence at the Polls

added on 2008-02-06 09:30:09 (Washington Post - Politics)

A deluge of voters inspired by California's pivotal new role in the presidential primaries went to the polls yesterday, with Latino and Asian voters lifting Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. John McCain scoring in the urban centers of Los Angeles and San Francisco. ...more.

vote

9
votes

As Voters Hit the Polls, Candidates Make Last-Minute Appeals

added on 2008-02-06 02:00:10 (Washington Post - Politics)

Americans in 24 states began voting for presidential candidates in primaries, caucuses and a state convention today, as Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama jockeyed for front-runner status in a tight race and Republican John McCain looked to distance himself from his closest rival, ... ...more.

vote

7
votes

In pictures: Super Tuesday

added on 2008-02-05 20:00:04 (BBC News - News Front Page)

Some of the day's images as US voters go to the polls in primaries and caucuses ...more.

vote

20
votes

Obama Donors Pick Up Pace: A $32 Million Month

added on 2008-02-05 09:30:24 (Washington Post - Politics)

The campaign of Democrat Barack Obama raised at least $32 million in January, a dramatic escalation in fundraising that came amid a series of primaries that generated record interest among voters. ...more.

vote

1
votes

Welcome to Mormon heartland... Chorley, Lancs

added on 2008-02-05 13:00:08 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

With a Mormon vying to be the Republican candidate for president, all eyes in the church's heartlands will be on the primaries, but one of those heartlands is Chorley in Lancashire. ...more.

vote