Barack Obama

The United States Democratic Presidential contender Barack Obama is urging his supporters not to get overconfident. Audio

In the United States, no clear winner emerged from today's presidential debate, seen as crucial to Republican John McCain. Audio

Dr Jerry Shuster is an expert in political rhetoric at the University of Pittsburgh. Audio

The turmoil on world markets has brought a new urgency to the race for the White House. All attention is now on the economy. Audio

American presidential hopeful Barack Obama introduced his running mate, the experienced politician Joe Biden. Audio

A look back at some of the highs and lows of a long, very close and at times very angry campaign. Audio

Barack Obama has been chosen as the Democratic presidential candidate; he speaks from St Paul, Minnesota. Audio

76 year-old Edward Kennedy has been taken by air to a Boston hospital after suffering a seizure at his Massachusetts home. Audio

Senator Obama has managed to quash any calls of him being sexist with a sweet natured apology. Audio

Senator Barack Obama has taken another big step towards becoming the US Democratic presidential candidate. Audio

Mentioning the issue of race in a presidential campaign has always been a bit of a taboo in the United States. Audio

The gloves are off in the race for the Democrats' nomination. Harvard University's David Kind speaks with us. Audio

In the United States democratic senator Barak Obama is hoping to build on his string of victories over the weekend. Audio

Barack Obama has won three more states in the US primaries and is now neck and neck with his rival Hillary Clinton. Audio

Super Tuesday has come and gone, but the fight for US presidential nominations is expected to continue for weeks to come. Audio

Senator Barack Obama trounced Hillary Clinton by 55 per cent to 27 per cent in the South Carolina primary. Audio