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Economic Woes Set Tone for Rivals in 2nd Debate

Oct. 8, 2008
In a muted debate, Senator Barack Obama faulted a zeal for deregulation, while Senator John McCain offered a mortgage rescue plan.
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Obama calls on Congress for economic aid

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama said Saturday that members of the U.S. Congress should begin implementing a rescue plan for the nation's economy.

McCain concedes, calls Obama 'inspiring'

PHOENIX, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Republican candidate John McCain conceded the presidential race Tuesday to Democrat Barack Obama, saying the U.S. voters "have spoken clearly."
Obama leads in Electoral College

Obama leads in Electoral College

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama had 302 electoral votes to Republican rival John McCain's 139 with 39 states and the District of Columbia reporting.
Barack Obama: U.S. president-elect

Barack Obama: U.S. president-elect

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Barack Obama, with projected wins in West Coast states, became the first African-American president-elect of the United States Tuesday.
GOP strategist Rove sees Obama landslide

GOP strategist Rove sees Obama landslide

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Republican strategist Karl Rove said Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama would win Tuesday's election in an Electoral College landslide.

First voters go for Obama

DIXVILLE NOTCH, N.H., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The first Election Day ballots of the 2008 U.S. presidential election have been cast with Democratic nominee Barack Obama the beneficiary, officials said.

McCain slams Obama on last day barnstorm

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Republican U.S. presidential candidate John McCain ripped Democratic foe Barack Obama Monday, saying he would raise both taxes and spending.

Final Pew poll: Obama 52, McCain 46

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama holds a significant lead over his opponent, but the Republican is narrowing the gap, a poll indicates.
Poll: Obama leads in Ohio

Poll: Obama leads in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama leads Republican John McCain in the battleground state of Ohio, a poll indicates.

Obama says future depends on election

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama Sunday warned his supporters against complacency, saying voters' futures hang on the outcome of Tuesday's election.

McCain predicting victory

WALLINGFORD, Pa., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain told supporters in Pennsylvania Sunday morning he senses a victory over Democratic rival Barack Obama.
Cheney endorses McCain

Cheney endorses McCain

LARAMIE, Wyo., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney Saturday backed Republican John McCain for president and Barack Obama then turned the endorsement into a campaign talking point.

Obama says McCain would be a gamble

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama said Saturday it would be a gamble to elect Republican John McCain the next U.S. president.

McCain hopes for Pennsylvania upset

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Supporters of Republican U.S. presidential nominee John McCain are focusing their hopes on an upset win in Pennsylvania, political analysts say.

Obama hits red states

HENDERSON, Nev., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama campaigned Saturday in states that went Republican in 2004: Nevada, Colorado and Missouri.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa