Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama delivered a key speech of his overseas tour in Berlin Thursday, where he emphasized strengthening the relationship between the United States and its European allies.
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The Democrats credentialed 120 bloggers for the party's convention in August, and it was hailed by many in the blogosphere as an unprecedented number. But soon after the first group of credentialed bloggers was announced, a group of black bloggers began charging that the selection process excluded bloggers of color. Adam Serwer of the National Minority Consortia reports.
July 24, 2008 Obama to Push Building U.S.-Europe Relations in Berlin Address As Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama continues his overseas tour with a stop in Berlin Thursday, tens of thousands in the German city are reportedly anxious to hear his address at the Tiergarten's Victory Column, one of the city's most famous monuments. July 23, 2008 Obama Stands by Israel, Calls Iranian Nuclear Threat 'Grave' As his Mideast tour continues, Sen. Barack Obama reiterated his support for Israel as an ally of the United States Wednesday and focused on his commitment to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. July 22, 2008 Obama Outlines Mideast Policy Views as Overseas Tour Continues After his first visit to Iraq as the likely Democratic nominee for president, Sen. Barack Obama said Tuesday in Amman, Jordan, that security in Iraq has improved and the U.S. should focus attention on aiding its political progress while turning more military attention to the worsening situation in Afghanistan. July 22, 2008 Speculation Stirs Over Possible Unveiling of McCain VP Pick Republican presidential hopeful John McCain could reveal his choice for a running mate as early as this week, sources close to the Arizona senator have said, according to CNN and Robert Novak's Evans-Novak Political Report.
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