In recent Democratic primaries, observers have noted Hillary Clinton's success at winning the votes of white, working-class men and attributed this to everything from racism to patriotism. But a recent op-ed in the Times by Susan Faludi suggests that Clinton wins these men's votes because she has cast off the traditional women's role of referee and embraced the role of fighter. I think the argument is worth taking seriously, especially on the part of Barack Obama.
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This weekend, grassroots supporters in West Virginia and across the country are working to Get Out The Vote in the final push before Primary Day. We're fighting an uphill battle in West Virginia, but by ensuring that all of our supporters make it to the polls, we can add to our delegate lead and continue to close in on the nomination.
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Is Hillary Clinton considering her exit strategy? According to Huffington Post top officials of the Barack Obama campaign are privately exploring ways to help Hillary Clinton discharge her debts and pay back the $11.43 million she has loaned her organization.
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There are a lot of mixed messages out there about the future of the Clinton campaign. The dominant assessment is that this thing is over. In fact, Taegan Goddard helpfully collects six quotes from the punditry in a post titled, "It's Basically Over," at Political Wire.
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African-American Barack Obama bagged the critical North Carolina primary today and only lost narrowly in Indiana, building an unassailable lead against once sure-winner Hillary Clinton in the bitter Democratic White House race.
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Former Senator George McGovern asks Hillary Clinton to drop out while endorsing Barack Obama. The liberal war hero and senior statesman helped carry water for the Clintons during the race-baiting Ferraro period when he said it would be harder for a woman to be nominated than a black man. Still, his strong personal ties to the Clinton family may count for something during this key period.
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It's unknown what is next for Hillary Clinton at this point, but few things are known. She needs cash to continue, she is looking toward West Virginia, but she is also keeping a low profile.
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Senator Barack Obama won the North Carolina primary Tuesday, while his rival, Senator Hillary Clinton was the winner of Tuesday's Democratic presidential primary in Indiana, according to U.S. news outlets. The results gave Obama an even larger lead in delegates and restored some of the momentum he has lost in recent contests. VOA's Greg Flakus has more from Indianapolis, Indiana.
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The polls have closed in the key U.S. primary states of Indiana and North Carolina, and U.S. media are reporting that Democratic Senator Barack Obama has won his party's contest in North Carolina.
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As the first polling stations are getting ready to close a controversial and conflicting picture of early exit polls are being revealed about the primary in Indiana and North Carolina.
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Voters in the states of Indiana and North Carolina headed for polling stations today in the high-stake Democratic primaries with front runner Barack Obama is hoping to nudge Hillary Clinton out in the cliffhanger. Everyone is anxiously looking for the exit poll results.
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An election poll conducted by HULIQ.com in relation to NC Primary vote puts Barack Obama ahead of the NC Primary results giving him 57 percent winning chance.
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