The case for a league of democracies
Unlike the UN Security Council, it would not be limited to Europeans and the US and it would have even greater legitimacy, writes Robert Kagan
US elections 2008
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The Democratic race goes on, possibly until the party’s Denver convention in August, with an increasingly bitter race between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, while Republican John McCain focuses on the general election
Obama focuses on battle with McCain
Hillary Clinton is likely to win West Virginia in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. But Barack Obama is already behaving as though he were in a general election battle with John McCain
Candidates converge on Middle East policy
Obama proclaims support for Israel
Contenders tread carefully through coal dispute
Energy key to West Virginia voters
‘Election year politics’ stalls energy legislation
Effort to ease US petrol pump pain
McCain makes climate change pledge
Move to target Democratic voters
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In 1973 the US imported 33% of its oil; today it imports about 60% and this figure could rise to 70 per cent by 2020. US politicians have, so far, responded to this problem with a mixture of wishful thinking and anger, writes Gideon Rachman
A hardened idealist: Obama’s toughest fight
Although the junior Illinois senator looks ever surer of the Democratic candidacy, his ability to take on McCain depends increasingly on how the Clinton team behaves towards him
In hope of a principled campaign
An Obama-McCain contest in November then presents a novel prospect – an election in which the candidates devote more effort to challenging each other’s ideas than to questioning each other’s character and good faith, writes Clive Crook
Do not let Limbaugh pick the president
When he goes on a rant about Wright’s marriage, I have to wonder where Iraq and the credit crunch feature in the election, writes Jurek Martin
On the pot-holed highway to hell
Transport and communications infrastructure symbolises a nation’s economic development and the US is starting to look like the third world. In fact, many developing countries look and feel better. Does the US have the will to solve this challenge, asks John Gapper
Editorial comment
Obama recovers his momentum
He has been severely and usefully tested against the formidable Clinton. The super-delegates should now exercise their judgment
Do you remember John McCain?
The Republican presidential candidate has his work cut out in winning support for his policies. Before much longer, he had better make a start
Democrats neglect their real opponent
The candidates are attacking McCain where he is strong not where he is weak. They will need a better strategy, if they can spare the time
Democrats must choose Obama
Although Hillary Clinton and her Democratic rival are both strong contenders, the party should choose the latter because he is the better candidate
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In a six part series, the FT looks at the key issues at the heart of the US 2008 election
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Vice-presidential candidates have rarely made much difference to the outcome of US elections. But John McCain’s choice of running mate could be an exception.
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W Virginia keeps distance from Obama
State key to presidential victory
Obama takes lead among super-delegates
Clinton circle hints at running-mate interest
Well of donors dries up for Clinton
Debts now estimated at $20m-$30m
Clinton accused of ‘race-baiting’
Senator’s remarks could widen party rifts
Clinton lends campaign further $6.4m
Calls mount for her to quit White House race
Resurgent Obama regains his voice
Victory speech eyes general election
Indiana may signal end of line
Margin of Clinton’s win disappoints
Obama seizes back initiative
Results unlikely to settle Democratic race
McCain critic loses role at FEC
Move draws scrutiny from Democrats
Victory within reach for Obama
Too slim a win for Clinton
Democrats toughen anti-trade rhetoric
Candidates target blue-collar voters
McCain seeks to quash fears on the right
Pledges conservative Supreme court judges
Last chance for Obama to knock out rival
Senator’s ‘ability to close deal’ in doubt
Gas tax holiday plan fuels battle
Rallying Indiana and N Carolina voters
Clinton pledges probe into oil prices
Candidate sees market manipulation
Obama tries to bridge racial rift
Mounting concern over ties to pastor
Rivals plough thin line on food and fuel
Candidates prepare for Tuesday’s primaries
Religion drags race to the fore in US election
Obama finding ethnicity looming large
Black leaders back disowning of pastor
Obama gets support from House whip
Obama looks to Indiana’s ‘shotgun’ houses
Candidate needs to win over blue-collar vote
