
Obama Camp: We'll Win The Nomination On May 20 CBS2
FLANNERY: It looks like the end is near for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. CBS 2 has learned that Barack Obama is ready to celebrate winning the Democratic nomination for president on May 20, the day two more states hold their primaries. CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery reports on that day, Obama expects to cross a threshold that, his aides say in the past, has always guaranteed the Democratic nomination. He expects to have collected a majority of the pledged convention delegates. Obama spoke briefly Thursday at a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of Israel. Earlier, he met privately with Democratic superdelegates. He needs their support to nail down the presidential nomination, even as he prepares to celebrate a landmark achievement that his campaign claims should guarantee him victory. "I won't count any chickens before they're hatched," Obama said.
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Clinton's Prospects Dimming In Democratic Race CBS2
FLANNERY: Barack Obama is riding high Tuesday night's primaries in North Carolina and Indiana. Hillary Clinton is down in delegates, cash, and momentum, but she's vowing to remain in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery reports many superdelegates don't want the public to think they're forcing Clinton to drop out of the race. Clinton smiled at every stop on the day after losing what many feel was her last chance to stop Obama. Even when a Wednesday night fundraiser was disrupted by people protesting her Mideast policy, she saluted their passion, adding, "I think I've got some pretty passionate supporters myself."
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