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Clinton Beats Obama Handily in West Virginia
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
One in five whites said race influenced their choice of a candidate, one of the highest proportions who have said so in states that have voted thus far. (article 3) The AP tracks the delegate races by calculating the number of national convention delegates won by candidates in each presidential primary or caucus, based on state and national party rules, and by interviewing unpledged delegates to obtain their preferences. (article 56) Thirty six percent of Clinton voters said they would vote for Obama while 35 percent said they would vote for McCain and 24 percent said they would sit the election out. (article 1) Hillary Clinton dismissed pressure to end her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination after securing an overwhelming win in Tuesday's West Virginia primary, declaring " this race isn't over yet. (article 21) Obama made just one visit to the state on the last day of campaigning Monday before moving on to Missouri, a state that will be crucial in the presidential race against Republican party candidate John McCain in November's general election. (article 21) A big vote in favour of candidate X, in a given state, usually mandates a certain proportion of that state's delegates to vote for candidate X's nomination at the convention. (article 57)

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    1. West Virginia Exit Poll Peek (CBS News, 05/13/2008, 410 words)
    2. W.Va Voting: Race a Factor in November (ABCNews, 05/13/2008, 889 words)
    3. Exit polls: Clinton strong with many W.Va. groups (boston.com, 05/13/2008, 700 words)
    4. The Barack Backlash (Washington Post, 05/12/2008, 593 words)
    5. Democrats dance delicately around Clinton (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/12/2008, 672 words)
    6. Clinton: 'Race is not over yet' (BBC News, 05/14/2008, 115 words)
    7. Clinton Wins West Virginia, But What's Next? (CBS News, 05/13/2008, 409 words)
    8. ABC News: Clinton Aims for Landslide Win in W. Va. (ABCNews, 05/13/2008, 426 words)
    9. Clinton Beats Obama Handily in West Virginia (nytimes.com, 05/14/2008, 1285 words)
    10. Clinton Wins West Virginia Primary by Wide Margin (nytimes.com, 05/13/2008, 1355 words)
    11. Clinton Wins Big in W.Va., Solidly Defeating Sen. Barack Obama (ABCNews, 05/13/2008, 1179 words)
    12. Setting the over-under on West Virginia (boston.com, 05/13/2008, 791 words)
    13. Clinton wins large but symbolic victory in W.Va. (sfgate.com, 05/13/2008, 943 words)
    14. Clinton wins big in West Virginia (msnbc.msn.com, 05/13/2008, 1324 words)
    15. Analysis: Clinton's W.Va. win too late to save her (boston.com, 05/13/2008, 767 words)
    16. Clinton wins W Virginia primary (BBC News, 05/14/2008, 767 words)
    17. ABC News: The Note: Clinton's Last Hopes Set on W.Va. (ABCNews, 05/13/2008, 1145 words)
    18. body {background:#FFFFFF} (L.A. Times, 05/13/2008, 968 words)
    19. Embattled Clinton hails West Virginia victory (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/13/2008, 494 words)
    20. Determined Clinton wins W.Va., says race not over (Washington Post, 05/13/2008, 418 words)
    21. Clinton 'more determined than ever' after West Virginia win (cbc.ca, 05/13/2008, 603 words)
    22. The Boston Globe (boston.com, 05/13/2008, 1089 words)
    23. Clinton Running Hard as West Virginia Votes (nytimes.com, 05/13/2008, 1048 words)
    24. Obama begins fall campaign in earnest (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/13/2008, 841 words)
    25. Obama, Clinton enter the final stretch... (suntimes.com, 05/13/2008, 434 words)
    26. Clinton vows 'to carry on' after easy West Virginia primary win (dallasnews.com, 05/13/2008, 757 words)
    27. ABC News: Dems to Clinton: Don't Hurt Us (ABCNews, 05/12/2008, 384 words)
    28. Today on the presidential campaign trail (Washington Post, 05/13/2008, 216 words)
    29. Clinton bids for West Virginia boost (BBC News, 05/13/2008, 928 words)
    30. Clinton's West Virginia voters still are believers (boston.com, 05/13/2008, 810 words)
    31. W Virginia keeps distance from Obama (ft.com, 05/11/2008, 868 words)
    32. Let It Be, Says Hillary Clinton (CBS News, 05/13/2008, 353 words)
    33. Your guess is as good as anyone's - (baltimoresun.com, 05/13/2008, 860 words)
    34. Obama chats up superdelegates in House - (baltimoresun.com, 05/13/2008, 1070 words)
    35. Obama pulls ahead in superdelegates - (baltimoresun.com, 05/13/2008, 573 words)
    36. Former DNC chairman switches over to Obama - (baltimoresun.com, 05/13/2008, 205 words)
    37. Clinton's tenacity may help the Democrats (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/11/2008, 784 words)
    38. Katharine Q. Seelye (nytimes.com, 05/13/2008, 393 words)
    39. Bill Clinton Takes On the Media (Washington Post, 05/12/2008, 596 words)
    40. The Upside of Being Knocked Around (nytimes.com, 05/11/2008, 770 words)
    41. ‘Almost Nominee’ Status Keeps Obama in Limbo (nytimes.com, 05/14/2008, 797 words)
    42. Already, Obama and McCain Map Fall Strategies (nytimes.com, 05/11/2008, 846 words)
    43. November battle lines being drawn (boston.com, 05/11/2008, 466 words)
    44. The Long and Winding Road (Washington Post, 05/12/2008, 531 words)
    45. Mr. Obama Moves On (Washington Post, 05/12/2008, 464 words)
    46. Group seeks ticket featuring both Clinton and Obama (dallasnews.com, 05/12/2008, 374 words)
    47. DESPERATE HILLBILLIES THREATEN TO BREAK UP PARTY (NY Post, 05/14/2008, 324 words)
    48. Onetime adviser reflects on Clinton's style of politics (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/13/2008, 724 words)
    49. As Rivals Rest on Mother’s Day, Clinton Pushes On (nytimes.com, 05/12/2008, 951 words)
    50. Clinton status puts focus on her $20 million debt (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/13/2008, 762 words)
    51. Money for Nothing? Clinton's $800,000 Days (ABCNews, 05/13/2008, 909 words)
    52. Superdelegates Continue Heading Obama’s Way (CBS News, 05/13/2008, 281 words)
    53. More superdelegates go Obama's way (boston.com, 05/13/2008, 316 words)
    54. OBAMA BETTER BATTLE BACK BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE (NY Post, 05/14/2008, 381 words)
    55. A Two-for-One Campaign (nytimes.com, 05/13/2008, 776 words)
    56. Clinton wins most West Virginia delegates (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/13/2008, 372 words)
    57. Q&A: US election delegates (BBC News, 05/12/2008, 1196 words)
    58. Q&A: What happens next? (BBC News, 05/12/2008, 542 words)
    59. Obama vs. Clinton: Toward the Finish (nytimes.com, 05/13/2008, 190 words)



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