Tag Archives: Presidential Election of 2008

Crossed Paths: Chicago’s Jacksons and Obamas

When Barack and Michelle Obama were married in Chicago two decades ago, Santita Jackson, a daughter of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, sang at their wedding. When Mr. Obama ran for his first national office, he made ... Read more

Crossed Paths: Chicago’s Jacksons and Obamas

When Barack and Michelle Obama were married in Chicago two decades ago, Santita Jackson, a daughter of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, sang at their wedding. When Mr. Obama ran for his first national office, he made ... Read more

Obama and Clinton Appear on ‘60 Minutes’

WASHINGTON — They sat side by side, trading laughs and finishing each other’s thoughts. Five years ago, the very prospect of such a moment would have been “improbable,” as one of them put ... Read more

Obama and Clinton Appear on ‘60 Minutes’

WASHINGTON — They sat side by side, trading laughs and finishing each other’s thoughts. Five years ago, the very prospect of such a moment would have been “improbable,” as one of them put ... Read more

Sidebar: For President and Chief Justice, Another Chance to Get It Right

WASHINGTON — The combination of Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and President Obama creates a version of a physics problem: How can such smooth personalities create so much friction? That ... Read more

After 4 Years, Friends See Shifts in Obamas

Barack and Michelle Obama have spent more than a thousand days on display before the nation’s eyes, but the personal changes they have undergone can be hard to detect. Up close, though, ... Read more