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DENVER (AP) — Surrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the “broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush” Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation’s first black president.

John McCain set a new tone for the Republican National Convention last night, eschewing many of the tough words aimed at Barack Obama that had characterized the previous night. But the picture he painted blurred some facts.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Invigorated by back-to-back political conventions, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama grappled for the mantle of change Friday as the fall race for the presidency took off in states teeming with the independent voters they needed to win.

Travelers heard more about immigration on their way to the national conventions than they did after arriving.

The issue that helped cement John McCain's vaunted status as a Republican maverick was all but ignored at the GOP convention: immigration.

In a daring political offensive, John McCain orchestrated the Republican convention to transform the presidential race, seizing the mantle of change from Barack Obama and upping the ante by pledging to be a reform president who will shake up Washington.

Republicans said McCain appropriately and gently criticised Democratic nominee Barack Obama

John McCain wrapped up the Republican convention tonight by reaching out beyond the party faithful to the independents who will determine in November whether he or Barack Obama is the next occupant of the White House

Republican John McCain launched the final phase of his presidential campaign against Barack Obama on Thursday, trumpeting a record of reform while casting his Democratic rival as unprepared for global leadership.Go to the Election 2008 page for complete coverage of the Republican National Convention

John McCain set a new tone for the Republican National Convention Thursday, with speakers abandoning many of the tough words aimed at Barack Obama that had characterized the previous night. But the picture they painted blurred some facts.

John McCain set a new tone for the Republican National Convention Thursday, with speakers abandoning many of the tough words aimed at Barack Obama that had characterized the previous night. But the picture they painted blurred some facts. _____ Some examples:...

Now, with their party’s brand in trouble and McCain facing a formidable challenge from Sen. Barack Obama in the fall, Republicans interviewed in St. Paul are happy to embrace two John McCains: the more conservative one of today and the maverick who once made them squirm.

The former secretary of state urged voters to support Barack Obama.

Find out the positions of Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain on key election issues.

Three erstwhile rivals of John McCain ignited the Republican National Convention on Wednesday as they touted the Arizona senator and attacked Barack Obama, characterizing the Democratic presidential nominee as a flashy newcomer unprepared to lead.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot as the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, sarcastic attack on Barack Obama and winning cheers of acceptance and approval after a tumult-filled first week on the national stage.

NEW BEDFORD — The many sides and complexities of the immigration issue — from the separation of families after deportation to the rising number of undocumented workers — were aired Wednesday night at a lively forum sponsored by The...

Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- By now, many Americans know Sarah Palin's views on guns, gays and abortion. When it comes to matters like trade, immigration, Social Security and Medicare, her record is mostly a blank slate.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot on the Republican ticket Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, slashing attack on Barack Obama and vowing to help presidential candidate John McCain bring real change to Washington. Scarcely known a week ago, she drew tumultuous cheers from the Republican National Convention.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot as the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, sarcastic attack on Barack Obama and winning cheers of acceptance and approval after a tumult-filled first week on the national stage.