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McCain Visits South Portland And Kennebunkport

McCain Visits South Portland And Kennebunkport

SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) -- Republican Senator John McCain spoke in South Portland and in Kennebunkport Monday.

Yarmouth Recount Heads To Maine Supreme Court

Yarmouth Recount Heads To Maine Supreme Court

AUGUSTA (NEWS CENTER) -- The fate of 3 disputed ballots now rests in the hands of the Maine Supreme Court.

Democrats Challenge Independent's Candidacy

Democrats Challenge Independent's Candidacy

AUGUSTA (NEWS CENTER) -- Herbert Hoffman of Ogunquit wants to give voters a choice in November. That's why he wants to get in the race for the U.S. Senate.

Election Results: Congressional Races/Referendum Question

Election Results: Congressional Races/Referendum Question

Here's the results for the First District Congressional primary and the one statewide referendum question.

McCain, Obama Focus On The Economy

McCain, Obama Focus On The Economy

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The presidential campaign turned to the economy Monday, with record gasoline prices and a spike in job losses putting Republican John McCain at a distinct disadvantage.

Voters To Decide On $29.7 Million Bond

Voters To Decide On $29.7 Million Bond

(NEWS CENTER) -- The bond on the ballot Tuesday would benefit natural resources, agriculture and transportation.

As Clinton Drops Out, Baldacci Endorses Obama

As Clinton Drops Out, Baldacci Endorses Obama

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Gov. John Baldacci this afternoon is endorsing Sen. Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.

Clinton Ends Campaign, Endorses Obama

Clinton Ends Campaign, Endorses Obama

 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Clinton ended her presidential campaign Saturday with a call for her those who backed her to unite behind former rival Barack Obama.

Scontras, Summers Participate In Voice Of Voter Forum

Scontras, Summers Participate In Voice Of Voter Forum

(NEWS CENTER) -- The two candidates for the Republican nomination in Maine's First Congressional District Congressional race fielded questions in a NEWS CENTER Voice of the Voter Forum.

Ledue Makes Case For Senate Candidacy

Ledue Makes Case For Senate Candidacy

(NEWS CENTER) -- Democrat Tom Ledue had the floor to himself, after Rep. Tom Allen declined NEWS CENTER's invitation to take part in a Voice of the Voter Candidate Forum.

Edwards Rules Out Vice President Slot

Edwards Rules Out Vice President Slot

MADRID, Spain (AP) - John Edwards has ruled out being Barack Obama's running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, according to interviews carried by two leading Spanish newspapers on Friday.

Barack Obama Meets Privately With Hillary Clinton

Barack Obama Meets Privately With Hillary Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama met privately with Hillary Rodham Clinton, a likely vice presidential candidate, as the Democratic nominee-in-waiting sought to unite his fractured party against Republican John McCain in November.

Nader Makes Campaign Stop In Portland

Nader Makes Campaign Stop In Portland

PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- Independent candidate for President Ralph Nader stopped in Maine Thursday night for a rally and a fundraiser.

Clinton Backers Begin To Move To Barack Obama

Clinton Backers Begin To Move To Barack Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some of Hillary Rodham Clinton's biggest backers from New York rallied around Barack Obama Thursday as she signaled her candidacy was ending.

McCain: Don't Call Me Bush

McCain: Don't Call Me Bush

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama is fond of using a four-letter word to describe John McCain: Bush.

Obama Keeps Dean At DNC, Bans Lobbyist Money

Obama Keeps Dean At DNC, Bans Lobbyist Money

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama, now cast as the Democrats' standard-bearer, moved quickly to put his imprint on the national party Thursday, eager to reinforce its fundraising operation and pursue an aggressive general election campaign.

Clinton Ending Candidacy, Supporting Obama

Clinton Ending Candidacy, Supporting Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton will end on Saturday her historic bid to become the first woman president but Barack Obama said he won't be hurried into a decision on whether to make her his running mate.

Maine Democratic Convention Adds One Delegate For Obama

Maine Democratic Convention Adds One Delegate For Obama

AUGUSTA (AP) -- Barack Obama picked up a national delegate from Maine as the Democratic State Convention closed Sunday.

John McCain Urges Joint Town Halls With Barack Obama

John McCain Urges Joint Town Halls With Barack Obama

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- John McCain challenged Barack Obama to join him in 10 town hall meetings with voters before the Democratic National Convention in August.

Obama Speaks With Clinton, Says Party Can Be United

Obama Speaks With Clinton, Says Party Can Be United

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama spoke directly with his vanquished rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday and expressed optimism they could achieve party unity after their bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Three Maine Superdelegates Jump Into Obama Column

Three Maine Superdelegates Jump Into Obama Column

AUGUSTA (AP) -- Maine's final undecided superdelegate has endorsed Barack Obama for president.

McCain Blasts Obama's Judgement

McCain Blasts Obama's Judgement

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Republican John McCain welcomed Democrat Barack Obama to the fall campaign for the White House on Tuesday with a blistering attack on his judgment and a charge that he "voted to deny funds to the soldiers who have done a brilliant job" in Iraq.

Obama Claims Victory In Delegate Race

Obama Claims Victory In Delegate Race

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Cheered by a roaring crowd, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, taking a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president.

McCain To Try To Claim Mantle of Change

McCain To Try To Claim Mantle of Change

WASHINGTON (AP) -- With voters sour on the status quo, Republican John McCain plans to spend the next five months arguing that he has a history of fighting to reform government and that Democrat Barack Obama talks of change with nothing to show for it.

Jimmy Carter To Endorse Obama

Jimmy Carter To Endorse Obama

ATLANTA (AP) -- Former President Jimmy Carter said he'll endorse Democrat Barack Obama after the polls close on the final primary contests.

Clinton's Governors Set To Sell Switch To Obama

Clinton's Governors Set To Sell Switch To Obama

UNDATED (AP) -- Eleven of the nation's governors will have to perform some political sleight of hand if Barack Obama clinches the Democratic nomination for president.

Obama Nears Victory; Clinton Nearing The End?

Obama Nears Victory; Clinton Nearing The End?

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama crept close to victory in the marathon Democratic presidential race Monday on the eve of the final primaries amid signs that Hillary Rodham Clinton was preparing to acknowledge defeat once he gained the final delegates needed.

McCain Criticizes Obama On Iran

McCain Criticizes Obama On Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican John McCain raised the specter of a nuclear Iran in a speech to a pro-Israel group, once again chastising Democrat Barack Obama for his willingness to meet with leaders of Iran and other U.S. foes.

Obama: He And Clinton Will Work Together

Obama: He And Clinton Will Work Together

TROY, Mich. (AP) -- Barack Obama said Monday he and rival Hillary Rodham Clinton will be "working together in November" despite fears by some that the Democratic Party will be divided after the long and bitter primary campaign.

Clinton Seeks Support From Obama Superdelegates

Clinton Seeks Support From Obama Superdelegates

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- As Barack Obama turns to concentrate on his general election challenge, his rival Hillary Rodham Clinton is mounting a last ditch campaign to stay relevant in what is left of the Democratic presidential contest.

Obama Quits Church After Long Controversy

Obama Quits Church After Long Controversy

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) -- Barack Obama has resigned his 20 year membership in the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago in the aftermath of inflammatory remarks by his longtime pastor the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and more recent fiery remarks at the church by another minister.

Clinton Wins Puerto Rico, Obama Gains Delegates

Clinton Wins Puerto Rico, Obama Gains Delegates

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton won a lopsided, but largely symbolic victory Sunday in Puerto Rico's presidential primary, the final act in a weekend of tumult that brought Barack Obama tantalizingly close to the Democratic presidential nomination.

Democrats Agree On Delegates

Democrats Agree On Delegates

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) - Democratic Party officials agreed Saturday to seat Michigan and Florida delegates with half-votes, ruling on a long-running dispute that has threatened the party's chances in November and maintaining Barack Obama's front-runner status as he moves closer to the nomination.

Next Four Days Could Decide Clinton vs. Obama Winner

Next Four Days Could Decide Clinton vs. Obama Winner

(NBC/AP) -- In the race for the White House, the next four days could determine the Democratic Presidential nominee. Barack Obama still looks like the winner, but Hillary Clinton is counting on primary wins next week plus help from the Democratic party during a meeting in D.C. on Saturday

McCain's Estimate Of Troop Levels In Iraq Starts Firestorm

McCain's Estimate Of Troop Levels In Iraq Starts Firestorm

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Republican John McCain's estimate of U.S. troop levels in Iraq touched off a firestorm between his campaign and Democrat Barack Obama on Friday, the latest turn in the rivals' escalating disagreement over the war.

Clinton Expects Superdelegates To Start Deciding

Clinton Expects Superdelegates To Start Deciding

HELENA, MT (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she expects uncommitted superdelegates to begin making the choice that will decide her marathon Democratic primary race against Barack Obama soon after the Tuesday's primaries.

Obama Picks Up Two More Superdelegates

Obama Picks Up Two More Superdelegates

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Barack Obama picked up two Texas superdelegates, bringing him within 42 delegates of locking up the Democratic presidential nomination.

Dems Push For Quick End To Nomination Battle

Dems Push For Quick End To Nomination Battle

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic leaders are pushing for a quick end to their party's grueling presidential nomination battle, days ahead of the final primaries and a key party meeting.

Obama Used Party Rules To Foil Clinton

Obama Used Party Rules To Foil Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Unlike Hillary Rodham Clinton, rival Barack Obama planned for the long haul.

Presidential Candidates Weigh In On Scathing White House Book

Presidential Candidates Weigh In On Scathing White House Book

(NBC) -- There's a new factor in the race for the White House: former White House press secretary Scott McClellan's new tell-all book.

Obama, Clinton In Close Battle For South Dakota

Obama, Clinton In Close Battle For South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- The voters of South Dakota look a lot like those who have favored Hillary Rodham Clinton in presidential primaries this year, but her rival, front-runner Barack Obama, has plenty of friends in high places in this rural state.

Obama Considering Iraq Visit

Obama Considering Iraq Visit

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama is considering a visit to Iraq this summer, his first to the war zone since becoming a presidential candidate.

Democrats Seek Compromise To Delegate Dispute

Democrats Seek Compromise To Delegate Dispute

WASHINGTON (AP) -- With the nomination in sight, Barack Obama is willing to give rival Hillary Rodham Clinton the lion's share of the delegates from Florida and Michigan, but is stopping short of her demand to fully recognize the two renegade states.

McCain, Bush Largely Similar On Nuclear Policies

McCain, Bush Largely Similar On Nuclear Policies

WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain's nuclear proposals are largely in line with those of the unpopular President Bush, and even where the two disagree, the Republican presidential candidate has waffled.

Clinton Touts Electability In South Dakota

Clinton Touts Electability In South Dakota

KYLE, SD (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton touted her electability before separate audiences Wednesday, saying her wins in swing states and strong vote margins among certain voting blocs give her the best chance of defeating Republican John McCain in November.

Barack Obama Competitive Against John McCain With Key Voters

Barack Obama Competitive Against John McCain With Key Voters

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama has done poorly in the Democratic primaries with women, Catholics and others who will be pivotal in this fall's presidential election. Yet early polling shows that with several of these groups, he's competitive when matched against Republican John McCain.

Democrat Lawyers: Florida, Michigan Can't Be Fully Restored

Democrat Lawyers: Florida, Michigan Can't Be Fully Restored

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Democratic Party rules committee has the authority to seat some delegates from Michigan and Florida but not fully restore the two states as Hillary Rodham Clinton wants, according to party lawyers.

Tom Allen Unveils Universal Health Plan

Tom Allen Unveils Universal Health Plan

WESTBROOK (AP) -- Senate candidate Tom Allen is proposing a universal health care plan that he says would cost up to $100 billion a year and provide quality, affordable coverage to all Americans.

 
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