Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama told union leaders today that he expects his party to unite in time for this falls election, despite reports indicating that many Democrats would opt for Republican Sen. John McCain if their candidate of choice is not the nominee.

"I know there's been some talk about whether or not the Democrats are going to be unified in November," Obama said. "Let me be absolutely clear. Senator Clinton and I have been in a fierce campaign, but we both understand we can't afford another four years of Bush policies. And that's why I know we'll come together this fall to take this country back. You can guarantee that."

Obama took a shot at Clinton and McCain, who have both accepted campaign donations from federal lobbyists.

"I'm the only candidate in this race who's actually worked to rein in the power of the lobbyists, passing historic ethics reform legislation in Illinois and in the United States Senate," Obama said. "I'm the only candidate remaining in this race who has not taken money from lobbyists and PACs. They have not run my campaign, they will not run my White House, They will not drown out the voices of the American people ...

"Senator McCain seems to think that the Bush years have been pretty good, because he's offering more of the same. Like George Bush, Senator Mccain is committed to more tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans who don't them and weren't even asking for them."

— Carrie Sheffield, Web editor, The Washington Times