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August 26, 2008

Kennedy Adds Spark; Obama’s Wife Praises Values

Key Quote: " Senator Edward M. Kennedy, struggling with brain cancer, arrived on Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in a triumphant appearance that evoked 50 years of party history as Democrats gathered to nominate Senator Barack Obama for president."

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June 02, 2008

Last Connecticut Superdelegate Backs Obama

Key quote: "Connecticut's last uncommitted superdelegate in the battle for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination said Monday she is backing Barack Obama.
Nancy DiNardo, chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, has held back her endorsement for months, saying she wanted to wait until the primaries were over."

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May 31, 2008

A Florida compromise?

Key quote: "On behalf of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Rep. Robert Wexler, D-Fla., announced Saturday that the Democratic frontrunner is willing to seat all of Florida delegates with half a vote each..."

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May 30, 2008

DNC's Delegate Decision May Not Affect Obama's Lead

Key quote: "With just three contests left in the Democratic primary season, Sen. Hillary Clinton is making a big push for votes. But her presidential hopes may now hinge on a meeting of a Democratic Party panel." However, it looks like it won't affect Senator Barack Obama. He'll still be ahead in the number of delegates.

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May 23, 2008

Delegate Update

Key quote: "NBC NEWS confirms two more Edwards pledged delegates have pledged to vote for Obama. So far, 12 Edwards pledged delegates have said they will vote for Obama, since Edwards endorsed Obama last Wednesday."

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Obama Gains Four More Superdelegates

Key quote: "Barack Obama has added four more superdelegates today, wresting one from Hillary Clinton and inheriting two from John Edwards, who endorsed him last week."

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May 20, 2008

Clinton wins Kentucky... but Obama Nears Delegates Needed

Key quote:  "Hillary Clinton won Kentucky's Democratic primary tonight, handing rival Barack Obama a defeat that will do little to slow his momentum in the party's presidential nomination race."

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May 15, 2008

Delegate update

Key quote: "Barack Obama collected the support of seven of John Edwards' Democratic convention delegates on Thursday, then gained the backing of four superdelegates and a large labor union as he marched steadily toward the party's presidential nomination."

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May 09, 2008

Obama picks up two more superdelegates

Key quote: "Barack Obama's sprint to the Democratic nomination received another boost Friday as two more superdelegates pledged their support, including one who dropped his backing for Hillary Rodham Clinton's faltering White House bid."

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May 07, 2008

Superdelegate update...four more go to Obama

Key quote: "Barack Obama's march toward the Democratic presidential nomination picked up support from four more superdelegates Wednesday, pushing him ever closer to victory over Hillary Rodham Clinton — even as their primary marathon staggered on."

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