US elections 2008

Obama responds to criticism over his position on a bill granting immunity to telecom companies who cooperated with government wiretapping.

Jesse Jackson apologises after being caught off-guard in a tv studio when an open microphone records him saying he wants to "cut Obama's nuts off".

The New Yorker magazine causes offence with a cartoon front cover depicting Obama in traditional Muslim garb and his wife as a terrorist.

Barack Obama begins an eight day tour of Europe and the Middle East accompanied by most of the major US news networks.

John McCain criticises Barack Obama for cancelling a meeting with injured US soldiers at a base in Germany while on his eight day tour.

Paris Hilton responds to an advert by the McCain campaign, which likens Barack Obama to celebrities such as herself and Britney Spears.

John McCain's personal wealth suddenly becomes a talking point when he is unable to tell an interviewer how many houses he owns.

Barack Obama sends a text message to his supporters announcing Senator Joe Bidden as his vice-presidential nominee.

Hillary Clinton receives a standing ovation as she thanks her supporters and tells them to get behind Obama's campaign for the presidency.

Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination in front of 75,000 people in Denver's Mile High Stadium and 38 million watching on US television.

John McCain surprises everyone by choosing the relative unknown Sarah Palin, current governor of Alaska, as his running mate.

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