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Obama-McCain fight takes shape 12/05/2008 07:21 A November face-off between John McCain and Barack Obama is taking shape, but Hillary Clinton is adamant she's still in the race. Obama-Clinton camps deny talks Obama erases Clinton's lead Obama steams ahead Obama erases Clinton's lead 10/05/2008 22:46 Barack Obama has erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among superdelegates, picking up nine more crucial nods from the all-important group. Obama steams ahead Superdelegates endorse Obama Obama could declare victory Obama-Clinton camps deny talks 11/05/2008 19:24 The rival Democratic camps of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have denied they are in talks to end their White House race. Obama erases Clinton's lead Obama-Clinton dream ticket? Clinton urged to back out Obama could declare victory 09/05/2008 07:21 Barack Obama says he could declare victory over Hillary Clinton if Kentucky and Oregon put him over the top. Clinton: I won't quit Clinton urged to back out Obama closes in on victory Obama money-man on trial 12/05/2008 21:30 A long-time friend and fundraiser of Barack Obama has been accused of using his political clout to demand kickbacks and win government contracts. Obama battles rocky period Obama money-man in court Obama steams ahead 10/05/2008 14:15 Barack Obama has almost tied Hillary Rodham Clinton in the crucial superdelegate count that she once dominated. Superdelegates endorse Obama Obama-Clinton dream ticket? Hillary 'running out of options' Superdelegates endorse Obama 09/05/2008 21:43 The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama has gained steam, with endorsements expected from two more lawmakers. Obama could declare victory Obama-Clinton dream ticket? Obama closes in on victory Tax returns private - Mrs McCain 09/05/2008 11:02 John McCain's wife Cindy - heiress to a $100m fortune - she will never make her tax returns public, even if she becomes the first lady. McCain 'not a hothead' Clintons earn $109m in 8 years Harsh words in US race Obama-Clinton dream ticket? 08/05/2008 19:05 Some Democrats are talking about the possibility of Barack Obama taking Hillary Clinton on as his vice-presidential running mate. Clinton: I won't quit Clinton urged to back out Obama closes in on victory McCain 'not a hothead' 08/05/2008 09:57 Republican presidential hopeful John McCain, otherwise known as "Senator Hothead", has laughed off his reputedly bad temper. 'It's clear who Hamas wants' McCain takes on Obama Clinton: I won't quit 08/05/2008 07:21 Hillary Clinton has vowed to stay in her party's bitter White House race despite pressure to hand the baton to Barack Obama. Clinton loans her campaign $6m Obama closes in on victory Hillary 'running out of options' Clinton urged to back out 07/05/2008 23:00 A former senator and early supporter of Hillary Clinton has urged her to drop out of the Democratic presidential race and backed her rival, Barack Obama. Obama closes in on victory Hillary 'running out of options' A win each for Clinton, Obama Clinton loans her campaign $6m 07/05/2008 21:19 Hillary Clinton has loaned her White House campaign $6.4m over the last month from her personal fortune, aides have said. Hillary 'running out of options' A win each for Clinton, Obama Clinton claims victory Obama closes in on victory 07/05/2008 16:23 Barack Obama appears to be closing in on the Democratic presidential nomination, with the Illinois senator needing less than 200 votes. Hillary 'running out of options' A win each for Clinton, Obama Obama campaign rebounds Hillary 'running out of options' 07/05/2008 11:53 A defiant Hillary Clinton has vowed "full speed" ahead to the White House, but is fast running out of time and options. A win each for Clinton, Obama Clinton claims victory Hillary's last hope Obama campaign rebounds 07/05/2008 10:23 Barack Obama has regained his footing after weeks of setbacks and is moving closer to becoming the first black presidential nominee. A win each for Clinton, Obama Clinton claims victory Obama battles rocky period A win each for Clinton, Obama 07/05/2008 07:22 Barack Obama has scored a crucial win in North Carolina, but conceded defeat to Hillary Clinton in Indiana's primary. Clinton claims victory Edwards won't pick sides Hillary's last hope Clinton claims victory 07/05/2008 07:19 White House hopeful Hillary Clinton has claimed victory over Barack Obama in the presidential primary in Indiana. Obama, Clinton brace for battle More celeb backing for Obama Chelsea campaigns for Hillary

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