Barack Obama’s presidential election victory followed a record-shattering, cyber-propelled campaign. A year later though, the online political magic is still spreading, but it’s just not achieving a consensus.
Barack Obama's Democrats have lost two key state governorships, Virginia and New Jersey, in a stinging blow to the party one year after Obama's historic election as US president.
US President Barack Obama faces key political tests Tuesday with two gubernatorial polls and one congressional district election. Democrat Jon Corzine (photo) has locked horns with Republican Chris Christie in the New Jersey race.
The Democratic-led US House of Representatives on Tuesday reprimanded Republican Joe Wilson (pictured) who shouted “You lie!” at President Barack Obama during his speech outlining plans for healthcare reform.
Republican South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson has said he regrets shouting "you lie!" at US President Barack Obama during his speech on healthcare to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night.
US President Barack Obama has stepped up his defence of proposed health care reforms, amid fierce attacks from Republicans who oppose a public health insurance programme. Some 46 million Americans live without any medical coverage.
President Barack Obama fought back on Monday against "scare tactics" aimed at derailing his drive to reform US healthcare, unveiling a new Internet site to debunk rumours the White House alleges opponents are spreading about the reform.
Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has said she will resign as Alaska's governor by the end of the month and will not seek a second term in office.
A bitterly contested race in Minnesota for a US Senate seat finally ended on Tuesday when the state's supreme court ruled that Democrat Al Franken had won. His Republican opponent Norm Coleman has conceded the race to the popular comic.
