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The untold story behind the words that rocked the Obama campaign

Barack Obama’s notorious campaign remark in that “bitter” Pennsylvania blue-collar voters “cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them” was almost his undoing. Mayhill Fowler provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into why he said what he did.

The lost Sarah Palin speeches

Read the concession speech the Republican Party wouldn’t let Sarah Palin make after the 2008 US Presidential election, plus the victory speech she never got to make.

Inside Campaign Obama

Get a peak inside Barack Obama’s 2008 Presidential campaign from the man pulling all the strings, campaign manager David Plouffe, with this extract from his new memoir, The Audacity to Win

Obama meets Rudd

Kevin Rudd and Barack Obama had their first face-to-face meeting today, reports The Age.

The Blagojevich trial

Listen to the Chicago Tribune’s audio of the FBI Blagovejich tapes as the trial unfolds.

American Idol: Obama’s TV ratings success

President Obama continues to be the biggest drawcard in US apart from the Super Bowl. He’s certainly a bigger drawcard than Fox TV’s American Idol, writes Glenn Dyer.

Newspaper wrap: how the US and the world saw Obama’s Inauguration

Crikey brings you the front page coverage from around the world on Obama’s Inauguration.

DC: the heart of Obamarama

America loves a celebration, and Barack Obama is the most exciting new president that anyone can remember, writes Charles Richardson.

A penguin in the crowd: the Obama Inauguration

For all the fanfare, Obama tends to be all business when it is his time to speak, writes Stephen Sarre Reynolds.

Obama takes oath again

President Obama has retaken the oath of office after a mistake during the original swearing-in, reports the ABC.

Howard on Obama

John Howard speaks to Fox News about President Obama. Watch the video here.

Keane: Hope is what America needs right now

As Crikey’s resident Obama-phobe, most of my thoughts on the new President can probably be safely ignored, writes Bernard Keane.

Obama’s inauguration speech

Watch President Obama’s inauguration speech.

Inauguration Address: swearing in video

Watch as Barack H Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America.

Somewhere in New York, an Australian cries

It would take a hard person to not at least want to believe that seeds of change have been sown, writes Despina Anagnostou.

Inauguration Address: the video

My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors.”

Change you can cash in on

The American spirit of entrepreneurialism is looking as healthy as ever as Obama merchandise floods the market. Ruth Brown takes a look at the best of inauguration crap.

The Crikey inauguration viewers’ guide

For those who have decided to forgo sleep to watch the historic swearing-in of Barack Obama, we’ve compiled a guide to the best ways to watch and interact with the coverage from around the world.

Inauguration day addresses: a Crikey guide

It’s a signature moment of any new presidency, the Inauguration Address. As we count down to tomorrow morning’s Obama version, here’s a quick look through the annals.

Inauguration odds and ends … even Lego

If you still haven’t had your Inauguration ‘09 fill yet, here are some extra bits and pieces from around the web.

Why health will be a headache for Obama

One of the many major challenges confronting President Barack Obama is reform of the US health care system., writes Dr Lesley Russell.

The Crikey inauguration viewers’ guide

For those who have decided to forgo sleep to watch the historic swearing-in of Barack Obama, we’ve compiled a guide to the best ways to watch and interact with the coverage from around the world.

Bush’s final press conference

Watch George W. Bush’s final press conference.

Bush’s final presser: A Crikey wrap

Outgoing US President George W Bush has given his final press conference, defending his record but conceding he made many mistakes.

Bush’s final presser: A Crikey wrap

Outgoing US President George W Bush has given his final press conference, defending his record but conceding he made many mistakes.