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March 8, 2008

Obama, Clinton Hope to Gain Momentum in Wyoming Caucus
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'Newsweek' magazine says they are in virtual tie among Democratic
voters





Democratic presidential hopeful, Senator Hillary rodham Clinton speaks
during a rally before the Wyoming caucus Casper, Wyoming, 7 Mar 2008

Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton
are hoping to gain momentum in Saturday's party caucuses in Wyoming.

The candidates are vying for 12 delegates in Wyoming, just as the
latest polls show the two candidates virtually deadlocked in the
battle for the Democratic party presidential nomination.

A nationwide Newsweek magazine poll shows Obama with 45 percent to
Clinton's 44 percent.

Senator Clinton gained critical momentum after primary wins in Rhode
Island and delegate-rich Ohio and Texas on Tuesday.







Democratic presidential nomination hopeful Barack Obama speaks during
a town hall meeting in Casper, Wyoming, 7 Mar 2008

The victories revived Senator Clinton's campaign and halted the
momentum that Senator Obama had gained after winning 12 straight
nominating contests.

Friday, Obama's foreign policy adviser resigned after telling a
Scottish newspaper that Clinton is "a monster."  Samantha Power said
she deeply regrets the remark.

Another democratic primary will be held in Mississippi on Tuesday. 
There are 33 delegates up for grabs in that contest.

Meanwhile, Senator John McCain has already clinched the Republican
Party's nomination.  He is now campaigning for the November general
election.

Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.


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