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McCain: America has 'spoken clearly'

Nov. 5, 2008
Sen. John McCain conceded the 2008 presidential election to Democratic rival Barack Obama late Tuesday, congratulating him on an historical victory and pledging to work with him in the months ahead.
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Obama nears $750 million FEC report shows

Obama nears $750 million FEC report shows

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama raised nearly $750 million in his presidential campaign, Federal Election Commission reports show.
Lieberman: Obama moves near 'perfect'

Lieberman: Obama moves near 'perfect'

HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman, Ind-Conn., says U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's post-election transition moves have been "just about perfect."
McCain makes quiet return to Senate

McCain makes quiet return to Senate

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., returned to the U.S. Senate seen by some as a potential ally of the man who defeated him in the presidential campaign.

Obama, McCain to meet in Chicago

CHICAGO, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and his Republican opponent Sen. John McCain meet Monday for the first time since Nov. 4, Obama's transition Web site said.

McCain 'eager' to return to U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- John McCain, fresh off his White House campaign loss, will return to the U.S. Senate for a possible lame-duck session this month, staffers say.

Iraq Press Roundup

The results of the U.S. presidential election have a great impact on the people in the Middle East, specifically Iraq. The region was awash in surprise and optimism when Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., won the elections, though the level of excitement was less than expected.

KRG congratulates President-elect Obama

ERBIL, Iraq, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The Kurdistan Regional Government Thursday offered its congratulations to U.S. Sens. Barack Obama and Joe Biden for winning the U.S. presidential election.
Oprah elated over Obama win

Oprah elated over Obama win

CHICAGO, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Media titan Oprah Winfrey says she's thrilled Democrat Barack Obama has been voted the next President of the United States.
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.
Campaigns' moods belie poll standings

Campaigns' moods belie poll standings

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The campaigns of the two major-party U.S. presidential nominees went into Election Day in moods that belie their positions in the polls, observers said.

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.

Poll: Obama leads nationally

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama leads Republican John McCain nationally, an Ipsos/McClatchy Poll indicated Monday.

Poll: Obama has 5-point lead in Ohio

CINCINNATI, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is 5 points ahead of his opponent in Ohio, a poll released Monday indicates.

Poll: Presidential race close in Florida

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Voters interviewed in Indiana, Florida and North Carolina suggest the U.S. presidential race in those states is too close to call, said Public Policy Polling.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch