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Presidential Debates
Morry Gash/Associated Press
President-elect Barack Obama waves after taking the stage in Chicago's Grant Park on election night.
Historic tide sweeps Obama to victory in presidential election
On Nov. 4, 2008, Sen. Barack Obama won election as the nation's first African-American president.
This page contains links to post-gazette.com coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign. For post-election coverage, please visit our national politics page.
This page contains links to post-gazette.com coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign. For post-election coverage, please visit our national politics page.
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- Obama launches transition (11/06/2008)
- Turnout high, but not a record (11/06/2008)
- Analysis: Whites boost Obama victory (11/06/2008)
- Pennsylvania election turnout doesn't reach record levels (11/06/2008)
- Historic wave sweeps Obama to victory (11/05/2008)
- Corbett comes from behind to win in AG race (11/05/2008)
- Obama: End of a long road, realizing a big dream (11/05/2008)
- Wagner wins second term as auditor general (11/05/2008)
- African American Pittsburghers celebrate historic presidential vote (11/05/2008)
- Kenyans bask in the glory of 'native son' (11/05/2008)
- Vogel defeats Petrella in 47th Senate race (11/05/2008)
- Ward wins Senate race to replace Regola (11/05/2008)
- Democrats make big House, Senate gains (11/05/2008)
- Metcalfe wins sixth term in state House (11/05/2008)
- Longtime incumbent DeLuca wins again (11/05/2008)
- Dermody squeaks out win in 33rd (11/05/2008)
- Incumbent Turzai wins big in 28th (11/05/2008)
- Christiana pulls upset in 15th (11/05/2008)
- Marshall wins re-election in 14th (11/05/2008)
- Campaign at weary end (11/04/2008)
- Clinton, Murtha join singing praise of pork (11/04/2008)
- Dahlkemper wins in 3rd District (11/04/2008)
- Murphy hangs onto seat in 18th District (11/04/2008)
- Hart unable to unseat Altmire in 4th District (11/04/2008)
- Kenyans hope for Obama dividends (11/04/2008)
- Clinton urges workers for former rival to keep it up (11/04/2008)
- Obama votes in Chicago, with daughters at his side (11/04/2008)
- Blair County man charged with pilfering Obama signs (11/04/2008)
- McCord wins state treasurer seat (11/04/2008)
- Many will be jobless after today's election (11/04/2008)
- Kenyans offer condolences on death of Obama's grandmother (11/04/2008)
- Pippy wins second term in 37th District (11/04/2008)
- Heavy Election Day turnout ends (11/04/2008)
- Judge allows photographs outside county polling sites (11/04/2008)
- Murtha defeats Russell, keeps House seat (11/04/2008)
- DeWeese keeps House seat (11/04/2008)
- Candidates put 11th-hour focus on Pennsylvania (11/03/2008)
- McCain tells Pittsburgh crowd, 'Mac is back' (11/03/2008)
- Rendell urges voters to avoid peak times tomorrow (11/03/2008)
- Elections bureau prepares for a crush (11/03/2008)
- PG wins order allowing photography near polling places (11/03/2008)
- Sen. Clinton visits Obama campaign office in Mt. Lebanon (11/03/2008)
- Obama maintains a 10-point lead in the state, poll shows (11/03/2008)
- Bill Clinton rallies for Murtha in Johnstown (11/03/2008)
- Wide spectrum of TV coverage for election night (11/03/2008)
- Kenyans hope Obama's unity theme inspires their politicians (11/03/2008)
- Candidates blast away to the end (11/02/2008)
- Volunteers swarm region to get out vote (11/02/2008)
- In Kogelo, nearly everyone claims tie to Obama family (11/02/2008)
- Bishop Zubik labels abortion paramount issue (11/02/2008)
- GOP believes polls are wrong (11/02/2008)
- McCain makes last stand in Ohio (11/01/2008)
- Obama thanks Iowans for putting him on path toward presidency (11/01/2008)
- Democratic sweep harmful, Palin says (11/01/2008)
- West Virginia looks solid for McCain (10/31/2008)
- Kenyans watching Obama with pride (10/31/2008)
- McCain campaigns in critical Ohio (10/31/2008)
- PG sues county to photograph around polling places (10/31/2008)
- In Latrobe, Palin rails against 'Obama-Pelosi-Reid' government (10/31/2008)
- Candidates spar over economy (10/31/2008)
- Judge lets counties decide polling place dress codes (10/31/2008)
- Pittsburgh Diocese upholds mock election ban in Catholic schools (10/31/2008)
- Students across Pa. cast mock ballots for president (10/31/2008)
- McCain backer who faked attack to get counseling (10/31/2008)
- Beaver County a tough cookie (10/30/2008)
- 'Hillary sent me' -- Bill Clinton touts Obama (10/30/2008)
- McCain wants paper to release video of Obama at banquet for Rashid Khalidi (10/30/2008)
- GOP battles ACORN over 'fraudulent' voters (10/30/2008)
- Candidates sweet-talking the voters (10/29/2008)
- TV anchor defends interview of Biden (10/29/2008)
- Obama maintains double-digit lead in Pa., poll says (10/29/2008)
- Big arena crowd hears Obama's 'closing argument' (10/28/2008)
- In Pottsville, McCain hammers at Obama on taxes (10/28/2008)
- Westmoreland County up for grabs (10/28/2008)
- McCain, Palin hold rally in Hershey (10/28/2008)
- Obama campaign workers, supporters invited to Heinz Field concert (10/28/2008)
- Read their lips: Candidates have provided memorable quotes, phrases (10/28/2008)
- Web sites make politics a game (10/28/2008)
- Campaigns meet on blue battlefield (10/27/2008)
- Hart-Altmire debate canceled (10/27/2008)
- Obama delivers 'closing argument' at Mellon Arena (10/27/2008)
- The curious and the committed at Obama rally (10/27/2008)
- McCain looking to New Hampshire yet again (10/26/2008)
- Obama hangs onto lead in Florida (10/26/2008)
- Evangelical women view Palin as role model, stereotype breaker (10/26/2008)
- Obama's funds come from big and small givers (10/26/2008)
- Pa.'s absentee ballot application deadline nears (10/26/2008)
- Palin vows to fight for special needs families (10/25/2008)
- McCain volunteer admits to hoax (10/25/2008)
- Ridge says Pa. a must win for McCain (10/25/2008)
- Obama to be in Pittsburgh Monday (10/25/2008)
- Palin scores TD with Dems at stadium (10/24/2008)
- Police say McCain worker admits she made up attack story (10/24/2008)
- McCain volunteer allegedely robbed, assaulted (10/24/2008)
- Palin promises aid for special-needs kids (10/24/2008)
- McCain's 'Joe the Plumber' tour hits Florida (10/24/2008)
- Testy N.H. race key to filibuster-proof Senate for Democrats (10/24/2008)
- Into the fray: Palin's costly wardrobe (10/23/2008)
- Obama shifts focus to foreign policy (10/23/2008)
- McCain vows he'll fight 'back out of the ditch' (10/23/2008)
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- Obama puts Panetta in unfamiliar waters (01/06/2009)
- GOP wants middle-class tax cuts (01/06/2009)
- Big tax cuts in the works for Obama's economic stimulus plan (01/05/2009)
- Laura Bush to write her life story (01/05/2009)
- Obama to talk stimulus with Hill leaders (01/02/2009)
- Republicans to flee DC for inauguration (01/02/2009)
- Anger growing among Dems as Congress, Bush remain at loggerheads over economic stimulus (12/19/2008)
- Obama cabinet: Middle-of-the-roaders' dream (12/19/2008)
- Gay leaders furious with Obama (12/18/2008)
- Former White House chiefs of staff meet with Emanuel (12/18/2008)
- Obama's e-mails raise cash, concerns (12/17/2008)
- Four really bad scenarios: National security implications of the financial crisis (12/17/2008)
- Women's groups bash Bush birth control rule (12/16/2008)
- Outgoing Senators write history -- in their desks (12/16/2008)
- Obama plans a whistle stop inauguration kickoff (12/15/2008)
- Straw Man? Historians say Obama is no Lincoln (12/15/2008)
- Rendell: Obama bungling Blagojevich response (12/12/2008)
- GOP revolt against auto industry bailout is fraught with risk (12/12/2008)
- Obama damage control in Blagojevich scandal (12/12/2008)
- For first lady, free work but no free time (12/09/2008)
- Facebook pages in National Archives? (12/08/2008)
- School buds: 20 Harvard classmates advising Obama (12/05/2008)
- Biden to supporters: Retire Clinton debt (12/05/2008)
- Matthews advised to quit MSNBC (12/04/2008)
- Holder pardon makes Democrats squirm (12/04/2008)
- Hillary Clinton: The new survivor (12/03/2008)
- Roger Simon: Richard Nixon back in the spotlight (12/03/2008)
- Obama uses security team to raise cash (12/02/2008)
- New fault line forms in health care fight (12/02/2008)
- Obama's pick to head Council of Economic Advisers: Christina who? (11/28/2008)
- Students at Washington, D.C., area colleges look to capitalize on inauguration (11/28/2008)
- Russia poses challenge to Obama (11/26/2008)
- Roger Simon: The hidden costs of war (11/26/2008)
- Marc Rich pardon may haunt Holder (11/20/2008)
- Interior Dept. wants hand in greenhouse gas emissions rules (11/20/2008)
- Missouri's electoral college votes still uncertain as ballot count continues (11/17/2008)
- Republicans ask: Just how bad is it? (11/17/2008)
- Obama holds secret meeting with Hillary Clinton (11/14/2008)
- Obama gets the Clinton band back together (11/14/2008)
- Roger Simon: Gingrich says GOP is outmatched (11/13/2008)
- Obama faces test on future of White House political office (11/13/2008)
- Democratic senators try to save Lieberman's committee chairmanship (11/12/2008)
- Musical chairs: Who will replace political party chairs? (11/12/2008)
- 'Rahmbonics' making a comeback as Emanuel prepares for chief-of-staff role (11/11/2008)
- Obama-Clinton drama takes latest turn as two first families negotiate new relationships (11/11/2008)
- Biden's new role: Good cop in Obama administration (11/10/2008)
- Presidential exercising through the years (11/10/2008)
- 25 key counties to watch tonight, including Westmoreland (11/04/2008)
- Things to watch as Election Day results roll in (11/04/2008)
- McCain campaign chief: Holdouts could tilt election for GOP (11/03/2008)
- Experts warn of 'bandwagon effect' among voters (10/30/2008)
- Undecided voters an unlikely 'life raft' for McCain (10/30/2008)
- McCain supporters still confident (10/29/2008)
- Obama infomercial: Smart politics or risky overkill? (10/29/2008)
- Obama has firm leads in Colorado, Pennsylvania (10/28/2008)
- McCain needs to win left-leaning Florida (10/28/2008)
- 'Rednecks' cracks may cost Murtha in unexpectedly tight race (10/27/2008)
- Poll: Obama up in Ohio, tied in Florida (10/24/2008)
- Blame game: GOP forms circular firing squad (10/24/2008)
- McCain's path to victory through Pennsylvania (10/22/2008)
- California gives most to Obama camp (10/22/2008)
- No cavalry coming for McCain (10/22/2008)
- Cindy McCain sheds shyness, goes on attack at campaign rallies (10/20/2008)
- Michelle Obama's focus group: Military families (10/20/2008)
- Poll: Obama ahead in critical counties in four states, including Pa.'s Bucks County (10/17/2008)
- Nation could face short Election Night (10/17/2008)
- Obama, McCain line up for red-state sprint to election day (10/16/2008)
- McCain's taskin final debate -- break Obama's discipline (10/15/2008)
- McCain, advisers divided over Wright attack against Obama (10/15/2008)
- The winding road to Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district (10/14/2008)
- Perspectives: YouTube for president? (10/14/2008)
- Strategists: McCain must hammer on economy, break from Bush policies (10/13/2008)
- Panic attacks: Angry voters unload at GOP rallies (10/10/2008)
- The new political villains in financial crisis: Dodd and Frank? (10/10/2008)
- Democratic strategists see landslide in the making (10/09/2008)
- Campaign shifts back to economic crisis (10/08/2008)
- Debate II: McCain struggles to derail Obama (10/08/2008)
- Health care advisers show diversity of each candidate's plan (10/07/2008)
- Obama to hit McCain on Keating Five (10/06/2008)
- Putting McCain's dare to the test: 100 percent, absolute truth? (10/02/2008)
- Could the VP debate affect the race? (10/02/2008)
- Keeping Palin sequestered (10/01/2008)
- How to throw a Hollywood campaign fundraiser (10/01/2008)
- Roger Simon: Biden's strategy -- Go easy on Palin (09/30/2008)
- Palin's pitch will bring a distinct accent to VP debate (09/30/2008)
- As key bailout player, Pa. Congressman faces trouble at home (09/26/2008)
- Roger Simon: McCain gambles with his political future (09/26/2008)
- Ari Melber: Is McCain concealing medical records? (09/25/2008)
- New York Times crossword puzzle is clueless about McCain (09/25/2008)
- Obama regains slim lead in latest polls (09/24/2008)
- Study finds Democrats need gains with white voters (09/24/2008)
- Palin skips fundraisers; focuses on debate prep, events with McCain (09/23/2008)
- Parties spar over convicted donors (09/18/2008)
- Campaigns use phony ads to drive message (09/17/2008)
- A look at the great, and not-so-great, presidential debaters (09/17/2008)
- GOP gets no love from musicians (09/16/2008)
- McCain, Obama tiptoe around Wall Street meltdown (09/15/2008)
- On the stump, Obama moves past hope (09/15/2008)
- Obama vows new 'speed and ferocity' in campaign (09/12/2008)
- McCain admits being 'divorced' from everyday challenges as Obama camp goes on attack (09/12/2008)
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