McCain Concedes Defeat; Magnificent, Gracious Speech Marred By Jeers From Republican Crowd

3.35pm AEDT – 11.35pm US Eastern – John McCain has conceded defeat in the US presidential election.

In a magnificently gracious speech, the Arizona senator reached heights of compelling emotion not seen in his ragged campaign performances.

The speech was marred by frequent jeers from the Republican crowd at the mention of Obama’s name. McCain rose beyond this bigotry and boorishness in one of the great concession speeches. [Read more…]


Obama And McCain Meet In Second Presidential Debate

Senators Barack Obama and John McCain have met in the second of three presidential election debates.

The townhall style debate was moderated by NBC’s Tom Brokaw.

It was a subdued encounter, likely to be scored a draw, in which both men were able to put their cases in a sober and restrained manner. [Read more…]


Mitt Romney Suspends Presidential Bid

Mitt Romney today suspended his campaign for the Republican Party nomination for President.

Romney’s poor showing in the Super Tuesday primaries had seen him lagging well behind Senator John McCain, who is now assured of the nomination. [Read more…]


‘Faith In America’: Mitt Romney’s Speech On Faith

The Republican presidential contender, Mitt Romney, has delivered a speech on religion, seeking to insulate himself from political attacks based on his Mormon faith. [Read more…]