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June 2008
- Dems Move to End Clinton Campaign
  
  Los Angeles Times | Jun 4, 08 7:33 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Democratic party's three top leaders wasted no time in calling on all outstanding superdelegates this morning to make up their minds by Friday. Only a few hours after Barack Obama laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Howard Dean issued a carefully worded statement that pushes for closure but does not push superdelegates toward Obama, observes the LA Times . More »
- Boo Hoo: Firebrand Priest Suspended
  
  Chicago Tribune | Jun 4, 08 6:38 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The controversial Catholic priest who mocked Hillary Clinton in a guest sermon from the pulpit of Barack Obama's church has been suspended from his own parish, reports the Chicago Tribune . Father Michael Pfleger was ordered to take a weeks-long leave of absence by Chicago's cardinal, "to reflect on his recent statements." Pfleger didn't agree that the leave was merited, the cardinal noted. More »
- Hillary Still Dogs Barack's Campaign
  
  New York Times | Jun 4, 08 4:56 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hillary Clinton's non-concession speech last night left the Obama campaign with a major headache, as the New York senator left open the possibility that she might demand the second spot on the Democratic ticket. Clinton managed to take some of the spotlight from Obama even on his biggest night—a reality that will dog the nominee whether she runs for veep or not, reports the New York Times . More »
- Calm and Collected, Obama Makes History
  
  New York Times | Jun 4, 08 4:22 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Barack Obama is not merely the first black presumptive presidential nominee of a major party—he's also only 46, having entered the Illinois state Senate just 11 years ago. He's also a brilliant, imperfect, unstoppably ambitious man with an astounding ability to remain calm throughout a manic campaign, writes the New York Times . More »
- Jesse Jackson Hails Obama Victory
  
  Reuters | Jun 4, 08 4:03 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Jesse Jackson praised Barack Obama's key victory last night as a "transformational moment" in American history, Reuters reports. "We knew this breakthrough was possible—we didn't know when or who," said the two-time presidential candidate, emphasizing the remarkable 53-year journey of African-Americans from a Mississippi lynching in 1955 to today. More »
- Obama Wins Montana, Final Primary
  
  CNN | Jun 3, 08 10:11 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Barack Obama capped an historic night with an easy win in the Montana primary, CNN reports. In the nation's final contest, Obama led Clinton 58% to 40% with about half the returns in. The victory follows Obama's coronation as the Democratic nominee, though Hillary Clinton opted not to concede the race. Exit polls in Montana show voters split on whether Obama should pick Clinton as his VP; about 50% said yes, and 40% said no. More »
- Obama: I Will Be the Nominee
  
  CNN | Jun 3, 08 9:39 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Barack Obama tonight marked the end of an "historic journey" by declaring that "I will be the Democratic nominee." The nation's first black major-party nominee praised Hillary Clinton for her own history-making campaign and for her "unyielding desire to improve the lives of ordinary Americans" before turning his focus on John McCain, CNN reports. After praising McCain's service, he lashed into his war policies, linked him to President Bush, and said it's time for the US to regain its place as a world leader. "America, this is our time," he said in a rousing finish. More »
- Hillary: 'No Decisions Tonight'
  
  MSNBC | Jun 3, 08 9:01 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hillary Clinton congratulated Barack Obama tonight on a hard-fought campaign but did not concede the race, MSNBC reports. "I will be making no decisions tonight," she said to raucous applause from supporters. Speaking less than an hour after the major networks declared Obama the nominee, she encouraged the "18 million" people who voted for her to go to her web site to express their views. More »
- Clinton Wins South Dakota, But Victory Comes Too Late
  
  CNN | Jun 3, 08 8:47 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hillary Clinton has won the South Dakota primary, CNN reports, but the victory is a hollow one: It follows news that Barack Obama clinched the Democratic nomination. With 99% of returns in, Clinton led 55% to 44%. Exit polls showed that 60% of Clinton supporters would vote for Obama in the fall, while 34% would either vote for McCain or sit it out. Results from Montana come later tonight to mark the official end of the primary season. More »
- Networks Call It: Obama Clinches
  
  CNN | Jun 3, 08 8:11 PM CDT