Poll Finds Obama Gaining Support and McCain Weakened in Bailout Crisis

Oct. 2, 2008

A CBS News poll finds that Senator Barack Obama has opened a nine percentage-point lead over Senator John McCain.

Data shows Obama got more news coverage

NEW YORK, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A new report from LexisNexis concluded that while Barack Obama got more press coverage in the U.S. presidential race, it wasn't necessarily more favorable.

Obama meets with McCain in Chicago

CHICAGO, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and former Republican rival John McCain pledged Monday to work together to reform the federal government

Obama team probes Bill Clinton's endeavors

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's team is probing Bill Clinton's activities to see if they would prevent Hillary Clinton from serving as secretary of state.

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.

Palin says Obama capable of greatness

MIAMI, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- If Barack Obama governs "with the greatness of which he is capable," the United States will be fine, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Thursday.

Poll: Obama most likely to help poor

PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Americans said U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is most likely to help minorities and the poor but least likely to keep taxes down, a poll indicates.

Michelle-Hillary relationship takes turn

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Michelle Obama has talked with former first lady U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton to discuss such things as raising children in the White House, a source says.

Obama supports keeping Lieberman in caucus

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, who supported the Republican presidential ticket, should remain in the Democratic caucus, President-elect Barack Obama said.

Kenya hospital reports Obama name boom

KISUMU, Kenya, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A Kisumu, Kenya, hospital said it has experienced a boom of babies named for the family of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama.

Poll: Bush, Obama opposites in popularity

PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Public approval for U.S President George Bush is very low and ratings for President-elect Barack Obama are sky-high, Gallup poll results indicated Monday.

Lieberman's chairmanship safe -- for now

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Connecticut Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman can keep his chairmanship for the time being, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday.

Report: Obama grabs sizable Hispanic vote

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Hispanics, by a 2-to-1 margin, voted for Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden over Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin, a Pew report indicates.

Bush congratulates Obama, U.S. voters

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush congratulated Barack Obama, saying Americans can be "proud of the history" made when Obama was elected the first black president.

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.

Obama 349, McCain 163

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Democrat Barack Obama had 349 electoral votes to Republican John McCain's 163 with 48 states and the District of Columbia reporting.