Veep running mates loom over Obama and McCain
Obama and McCain weigh running mates to balance weaknesses and broaden appeal. Potential picks include Clinton Napolitano Sebelius McCaskill Biden Dodd Biden Nunn Richardson Hagel Bloomberg and others with governors favored for executive experience. Analysts warn voters focus on the nominee regardless of veep choices.
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Obama Becomes a Historic Choice in 2008 Campaign
The Measure of a Nation series explores how history shapes voters and candidates as Barack Obama becomes the presumptive Democratic nominee. The piece argues pivotal moments reflect past eras, linking Obama to racial history, Clinton to gender equity, and McCain to Vietnam, raising whether 2008 marks a true pivot point.
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