Tag: US Elections
'Osama Obama Shotgun' betting condemned
Passions have flared in a US town over a sign in a store asking customers to place bets on an assassination of President-elect Barack Obama.[MORE]
Obama to appoint first black A-G
US President-elect Barack Obama is set to appoint his country's first black Attorney-General.[MORE]
McCain backer Lieberman keeps Senate chair
Democrats in the US Senate have yielded to the wishes of President-elect Barack Obama and allowed Joe Lieberman to keep his committee chairmanship despite having backed Republican John McCain for the White House.[MORE]
Obama mends fences with McCain
President-elect Barack Obama has extended a bipartisan olive branch by meeting his vanquished Republican rival John McCain, but a cabinet job was not expected to be on offer.[MORE]
Obama resigns Senate seat, adds White House staff
US President-elect Barack Obama has resigned his seat in the Senate to focus on his transition to the White House, appointing new staff and thanking his home state of Illinois for launching his political career.[MORE]
Republicans gear up for 2012 presidential race
It is only just over a week since the Republicans lost the White House in the US election, but it seems they are gearing up for the 2012 presidential race even before President-elect Barack Obama takes office.[MORE]
Obama vows far-reaching review of US Govt
An army of top-notch specialists is set to fan out across US Government agencies to delve deep into the records and prepare for the arrival of President-elect Barack Obama on January 20.[MORE]
McCain defends Palin in post-election TV interview
Former US presidential candidate John McCain has shrugged off criticism levelled at his running mate, Sarah Palin, saying he expects her "to play a big role in the future of this country."[MORE]
Egyptian singer strikes a chord against Obama
A famous Egyptian singer is weighing in on Barack Obama's US presidential win with a new song warning Obama fans in Egypt that President George W Bush's successor may prove something of a letdown.[MORE]
Bush speaks of 'family man' Obama
US President George W Bush has spoken about the meeting with his successor Barack Obama in the Oval Office yesterday.[MORE]
Obama, Bush mark Veterans Day
US President-elect Barack Obama has echoed a time-honoured presidential tradition by laying a wreath at a memorial to mark Veterans Day in the United States.[MORE]
Palin puts White House bid in God's hands
Defeated Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin said she hopes God will "show her the way" before she decides on any future bid for the White House.[MORE]
Obama's daughters asked to appear on Hannah Montana
President-elect Barack Obama's two young daughters have been invited to appear on popular kids television show Hannah Montana, Billy Ray Cyrus said an interview aired on Monday (local time).[MORE]
Obama visit 'relaxed and friendly'
The White House says today's visit by Barack and Michelle Obama was relaxed and friendly.[MORE]
Obamas take White House tour
George W Bush and first lady Laura Bush have hosted Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at the White House.[MORE]
Gun sales rise in wake of Obama electoral victory
Sales of guns in the United States are on the rise as gun enthusiasts fear President-elect Barack Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress will impose new restrictions on firearms.[MORE]
'Jerks' took Africa comments out of context: Palin
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has fired back against post-election claims by aides to Republican presidential candidate John McCain that she thought Africa was a country, not a continent, calling the anonymous sources "jerks."[MORE]
Economic crisis dominates Obama's first press conference
President-elect Barack Obama has held his first news conference since his historic election. [MORE]
Obama meets with economic advisers as unemployment jumps
US president-elect Barack Obama has been meeting with his top economic advisers to discuss ways of improving America's struggling economy.[MORE]
HBO acquires rights to Obama doco
HBO has closed a seven-figure deal for the rights to an untitled Barack Obama documentary produced by actor Edward Norton.[MORE]
Rudd, Obama discuss future challenges
Kevin Rudd and Barack Obama speak as the US President-elect does the rounds of world leaders.[MORE]
Ahmadinejad congratulates Obama
Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad congratulated US President-elect Barack Obama and called for "fundamental and fair" changes to US policies in the region, Iran's official IRNA news agency said. "I congratulate you for attracting a majority of votes ... I hope you will prefer real public interests and justice to the endless demands of a selfish minority," Mr Ahmadinejad told Mr Obama in a statement published by IRNA.[MORE]
NLC congratulates Barack Obama
The US president-elect has one more congratulatory letter to get through, this one from the Northern Territory's Northern Land Council.[MORE]
Michelle Obama under fire for dress choice
Michelle Obama: Criticised as well as praised for the dress she wore on election night.[MORE]
Senior Iraqi backs Obama's withdrawal plans
Iraq supports proposals by President-elect Barack Obama to withdraw US combat troops from the country by mid-2010, National Security Adviser Mowaffaq al-Rubaie said on Thursday.[MORE]
