james-clyburn – The Mail & Guardian

/ 3 June 2008

Obama, Clinton near end of historic Democratic race

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton end their historic Democratic presidential battle on Tuesday with two nominating contests that could help Obama clinch the nomination and push Clinton from the race. Obama is within about 40 delegates of the 2 118 he needs to capture the nomination.

By John Whitesides

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/ 3 June 2008

Obama eyes history as last primaries loom

Democrat Barack Obama stood on the brink of history on Tuesday, within reach of becoming America’s first black presidential nominee after a twisting, emotional and divisive battle with Hillary Clinton. As voters in the last two states, Montana and South Dakota, wrapped up the gruelling nominating marathon, Clinton faced the demise of her own quest.

By Stephen Collinson