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Written by Leigh Ann Caldwell   
Monday, 11 February 2008 08:15
February 11 - Headlines
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It was a big weekend for Barack Obama.

He swept every single primary and caucus. Louisiana, Nebraska, Washington, Maine and the Virgin Islands, he beat Hillary Clinton overwhelmingly – 2 voters to 1.

"Hillary and I both want universal healthcare, but unless we can put a working majority together it doesn't matter what plans are adopted, they will not pass through the Congress."

Hillary Clinton made a change at the top. She hired a new campaign manager, long time confidant and former Chief of Staff Maggie Williams. Her previous campaign manager, Patti Solis Doyle, is still on staff, but the shift exposes the Clinton's difficulty in securing the nomination.

Barack ObamaBoth Clinton and Obama are attempting to gain the endorsement of John Edwards.

As for the Republicans, Mike Huckabee had a good weekend….beating John McCain by a wide margin in Kansas and narrowly in Louisiana. Huckabee says his wins prove the race is not over. McCain did edge out Huckabee in Washington State.

Ron Paul pulls back from his Presidential run, but does not drop out. He is reducing his staff but says he will continue to compete in all upcoming primaries and caucuses, but wrote on his campaign website he must defend his Congressional seat in Texas. Paul ruled out a third party Presidential run.

Candidates and their supporters campaign in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. as Republicans and Democrats head to those polls tomorrow.

 

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