World Affairs: North America
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Obama comes out fighting
The now official Democratic candidate passes his penultimate hurdle with flying colours but the real fight is only just beginning, says Andrew Stephen. Plus Thad Williamson reports on the doorstep battle for votes
In north america
The Joe and Hillary show
- By Andrew Stephen
- 28 August
Obama has taken a colossal risk in choosing the gaffe-prone Biden and may come to regret not opting for popular Clinton
Monday to Thursday
- By Nicholas Wapshott
- 28 August
Growing numbers of American cities, companies and schools are adopting four-day weeks in response to surging fuel costs
Caribbean islands must join as one
- By Darcus Howe
- 28 August
A federation of all Caribbean islands is an absolute necessity
Truth imitates fiction
- By Rachael Jolley
- 27 August
The appointment of Joe Biden suggests Barack Obama is borrowing campaign tips from The West Wing
Obama gains Joe-mentum?
- By Andrew Stephen
- 24 August
Barack Obama takes a chance on a gaffe-prone running mate in Joe Biden, plus newstatesman.com's blog from the Democratic Convention in Denver
It's close and getting closer
- By Andrew Stephen
- 21 August
Don't believe what you hear: this is the most unpredictable presidential race in history, and right now John McCain has the edge
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The ground war
Away from the glamour and glitz of the party conventions, a fierce battle for votes is already being waged on doorsteps across America. Thad Williamson reports on Obama efforts to capture the traditional "red" state of Virginia
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