A map of the United States showing the number of electoral votes allocated to each state. Under the current system, 270 electoral votes are required for a majority, out of 538 overall.

 

Sep 07

Barack and Indiana Senator Evan Bayh on the campaign trail . . .

Polls open in 58 days.

Sep 06

Tomorrow is national Grandparents Day. To mark the occasion, we’ve created special e-cards that you can send to your grandparents to let them know just how much they mean to you.

You can choose one of three card designs to show your grandparents why you are involved with the Obama campaign and why their support is important to you. You can add your own personal message, and your card will be automatically delivered on Sunday, September 7th. 

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Sep 06

A few weeks ago, we launched a new group — Republicans for Obama — giving Republican Obama supporters across America a way not only to speak out, but to reach out to their friends, families, and communities to explain why they support Barack Obama.

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Sep 06

With discussions underway about possible government intervention to back troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Senator Obama released the following statement today:

The extremely serious situation with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac affects millions of homeowners, our financial system, and our entire economy.  I have been and will continue to monitor this situation closely, and I’ll evaluate whatever plan is put forth by this Administration with the following three benchmarks:

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Sep 06

Jill and Joe Biden traveled together throughout the lush state of Pennsylvania yesterday, speaking to audiences at the Ironworkers Local 401 in Philadelphia and Maple Point Middle School in Langhorne. Jill introduced her husband by describing how the two met. She said Joe always supported her dreams and encouraged her to get a doctorate in education. Today, Jill works as a community college professor and passionately supports the improvement of the education system. She talks about how thrilled she is that the teachers of America will finally have strong leadership under the Obama-Biden Administration.

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Sep 06


"I appreciate you coming out to change direction in America and Lord knows we need it." - Evan Bayh

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Sep 06

UPDATE: Today’s town hall has ended, but you can read more coverage of Barack and Joe Biden on the campaign trail at the Obama Road Blog.

Barack is in Terre Haute, Indiana right now, for a discussion with Indiana families.