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Under Fire
Obama comes under fire for comments made at a fundraiser. He called working class Americans bitter about job loss and also stated that they "clung to guns or religion as a way to explain their frustration." -
Democrates Debate in Philly
Hillary Clinton and Obama duke it out in Philadelphia, however neither answers directly if they would name the other Vice President. -
Defeat
After defeating Senator Hillary Clinton in the primaries, Barack Obama becomes the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party for the 2008 presidential election. -
Hillary Prepares to Concede
Ending her historic, hard fought bid to become the Democratic parties first woman presidential nominee, Clinton says she'll announce that she is condeding to Obama. -
Opts out of Public Financing
Obama breaks campaign pledge, rejecting public funding and possibly raising millions for his battle against presumptive Republican nominee John McCain. -
Obama Chooses Biden as Running Mate
Democratic running mates Barack Obama and Joe Biden appear together for the first time. -
Financial Crisis
Obama and McCain head to D.C. to meet with President Bush to discuss the $700 billion bailout plan designed to save financial markets on the brink. -
Obama and McCain: First Debate
McCain echoed Obamas concerns about the impact of the crisis of Wall Streets woes. -
Second Presidential Debate: Nashville Edition
McCain offeres a new proposal aimed to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, in hopes of gaining some ground on Obama. -
Final Debate
Senators Barack Obama and John McCain exchange sharp barbs, but McCain failed to deliver a knockout blow. -
Victory
Barack Obama wins the US Presidential Election and becomes the first African-American President of the United States.
