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Democrats Campaign in Pennsylvania Ahead of Next Week's Primary

Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are in Pennsylvania, which holds the party's next nomination contest April 22.

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Iraq Looms as Major Issue in US Presidential Race

There is little doubt that the war in Iraq will be a major issue in this year's U.S. presidential campaign. But it remains to be seen whether voters will be in a mood to punish Republicans for getting the U.S. into the war in the first place, or fearful of supporting Democrats pushing for a speedy withdrawal.

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Clinton Communications Director Takes Over as Campaign's Chief Strategist

The communications director for Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is taking over as her campaign's chief strategist. The man who previously held the job resigned Sunday over his support for an international trade deal opposed by Clinton.

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Clinton Campaign Removes Chief Strategist

Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has removed Mark Penn from his job as chief strategist, following a controversy over his support for an international trade deal opposed by Clinton.

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Clinton Holds Lead Over Obama in Pennsylvania Ahead of Primary

A new public opinion poll shows Democrat Hillary Clinton's lead over rival Barack Obama in Pennsylvania is down slightly as both contenders campaign in advance of the primary there on April 22.

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Clinton Says She's in US Presidential Race to Stay

Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton is sounding a defiant tone in response to calls from some supporters of rival Barack Obama that she quit the presidential race. Meanwhile, the presumptive Republican candidate, Senator John McCain, has begun a week-long tour aimed at reintroducing himself to American voters.

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Hillary Clinton Says She Won't End Campaign

Democratic Party presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton says she is in no rush to end her hard-fought race for the party's nomination.

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Australian Prime Minister to meet White House hopefuls

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he has confirmed face-to-face meetings with presidential candidates John McCain and Hillary Clinton as the US leg of his overseas tour continues.

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Obama Would Have Left Chicago Church Over Controversial Pastor

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has indicated he would have left his Chicago church if his long-time controversial pastor had not retired.

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Obama Maintains Solid Support After Controversy Over Pastor's Remarks

A new opinion survey shows Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama continues to maintain solid support among voters, while opponent Hillary Clinton has seen a drop in her popularity.

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Clinton Says She 'Misspoke' About Bosnia Arrival 12 Years Ago

U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton says she "misspoke" about an arrival in Bosnia 12 years ago, when she was first lady of the United States and said she landed under sniper fire and had to run to the waiting vehicles.

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Memorabilia Helps Americans Remember Political History

Technology has changed the way presidential candidates campaign for the White House. But their goal is the same as it has been since America's first presidential election: attracting voters to choose one particular candidate.

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