Obama wades into controversy with Iraq comments

5 July 2008, 4:18 am

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama waded into controversy on Thursday over his plans to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq, first saying he might "refine" his views but later declaring his stance ...... read more

Obama mixes holiday barbecue, politics in Montana

5 July 2008, 4:18 am

Democrat Barack Obama mixed presidential politics with parades and barbecue on U.S. Independence Day on Friday, celebrating his daughter's birthday with a picnic and fireworks in Montana.... read more

Obama hints at Iraq policy shift

4 July 2008, 7:12 am

FARGO, N.D. - Democrat Barack Obama emphasized Thursday that he might revise his proposed timetable for pulling U.S. combat troops from Iraq, saying he needed to consult with U.S. commanders and do a ...... read more

Obama: Mental distress can't justify late abortion

4 July 2008, 7:11 am

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says "mental distress" should not qualify as a justification for late-term abortions, a key distinction not embraced by many supporters of abortion rights.... read more

Team Obama's Democratic convention game plan calls for stadium rally

4 July 2008, 7:11 am

Gridiron fans, move over. The Obama campaign hopes to turn the last evening of the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Aug. 28 into a giant rally of voters in a football stadium.... read more

Obama looks to turn Montana blue in the fall

4 July 2008, 7:08 am

Only two Democratic presidential candidates have carried Montana since 1948. Barack Obama is betting he can do it in November.... read more