UPDATE 1-Obama meets oilman who funded ‘04 attacks on Kerry - Reuters UK
RENO, Nev., Aug 17 (Reuters) - White House hopeful Barack Obama talked energy policy on Sunday with T. Boone Pickens, a billionaire oil investor who funded the “Swift Boat” attacks on Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry in 2004. Pickens, a

Obama Ready to Announce Running Mate This Week - The Ledger
WASHINGTON — Senator Barack Obama has all but settled on his choice for a running mate and set an elaborate rollout plan for his decision, beginning with an early morning alert to supporters, perhaps as soon as Wednesday morning, aides said. Mr

Obama meets with John Kerry detractor - International Herald Tribune
RENO, Nevada : Democrat Barack Obama met Sunday with Texas oil baron and longtime conservative activist T. Boone Pickens to discuss strategies for developing alternative energy. The presidential hopeful praised Pickens as a “legendary entrepreneur