US election 2008
Hillary invites the press for dinner
Former US Senator Hillary Clinton attempts to improve her "fraught" relationship with the press, in the run-up to what could be an important announcement. And airbnb move in on…
The ‘Dean machine’ hits Paris with a wired gospel
Democrat Howard Dean, the pioneer of cyber political activism, was invited to a Paris talk on revitalizing and upgrading political life. But can the lessons from US presidential…
Rahm Emanuel accepts chief of staff position
US president-elect Barack Obama has begun the process of forming a new US administration by asking Democratic Congressman Rahm Emanuel, who served in the Clinton administration,…
Chicago at the heart of Obama's work 'in transition'
The 77 days in which US president-elect Barack Obama (pictured) has to cobble together his administration will see a new round of Washington’s favourite blood sport. But this…
All Web eyes on the US
US politics dominates online debates, from finding culprits for the financial crisis to anticipating Thursday's debate between vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin and Joe…
All eyes on Palin in vice-president debate
The candidates for vice president, Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joseph Biden, will debate Thursday. Palin recently has had the "star factor" in her favour, but she remains…
Palin, Biden clash in spirited debate
US vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden traded blows on a host of issues, from the economy to foreign policy in their only TV debate. Watch extracts from the…
VP debate makes record audience, McCain behind in polls
With poll numbers slipping despite a strong debate performance by his vice presidential pick Sarah Palin, Republican John McCain struggles to inject fresh energy into his White…
Campaign turns nasty in final month
Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama traded barbs over health insurance and foreign policy as the campaign entered its final month. Republican VP pick Sarah Palin…
McCain’s decision to skip Michigan raises doubts
In an unusual twist to his campaign strategy, Sen. John McCain has decided to pull his campaign out of Michigan. But many Republicans – including his running mate – are not…
Palin-Biden debate: your reactions
We received an impressive amount of reactions which followed the Palin/Biden debate. Here is a selection of some of the most telling comments. Thanks again for all your posts !
