Mlfei Wednesday JUNE! 4 2 008 HAWAII'S OLDEST DAILY NEWSPAPER, SINCE 1882 50 "America is in the midst of a significant demographic shift and Barack Obama in his person represents a significant element of that shift." Thomas J. Davis, author of "Race Relations in America" and Arizona State University history professor wise PI in! Honolulu-born Barack Obama wins the Democratic presidential nod fi ILS. Sen. Barack Obama with Obama sends his aloha (fa KITV.COM SEE VIDEO AT jforbuHclifToim Dedicating his win to his grandmother in Hawaii, Sen. Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination last night. The campaign for the White House now starts with a Hawaii connection as Obama becomes the first presidential nominee bom, raised and educated in the Islands. STAR-BULLETIN PAGE A10 i-iM in his wife, Michelle, hailed supporters last night at a rally in St. Paul, ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke to supporters last night In New York. TDC The search begins for a running and Obama looks toward party 1 I i li jtj rf 1 il Associated Press WASHINGTON Barack Obama named a three-person team Including Caroline Kennedy to lead his search for a running mate today while expressing confidence that Democrats would soon unify after a bruising battle for the presidential nomination. "I'm very confident of how we're going to be able to bring the party together," Obama said after a brief conversation with Hillary Rodham Clinton, his vanquished rival. Campaign officials said Kennedy, daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy; as well as former Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder and longtime Washington Insider Jim Johnson have begun compiling information on potential running mates. They disclosed no names. mate unity The Illinois senator becomes the first biracial candidate for a major party 44 ji ih Minn. Obama clinched the Democratic nomination yesterday, taking a major step toward his goal of becoming the first biracial president. While Clinton has yet to concede defeat, she and associates have been maneuvering for the past 24 hours to gain her a place on the ticket Democrats began closing ranks quickly. Two senators swung behind Obama after maining neutral, as did Rep. Rahm Emanuel, a member of the House leadership with close ties to both senators. "We have a nominee of our party," said Sen. Tom Harkln of Iowa. Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado also announced his endorsement. Historic milestone astounds many. A10 What's next for Hillary Clinton? A10 Exit polls show Obama and McCain both have weaknesses. All ir fru- ASSOCIATED PRESS 6
