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With Democratic nomination assured, Obama starts search for running mate
Summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English
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Hillary Clinton began her campaign for the Democratic nomination as firm favourite, but started facing difficulties as soon as the primary contests began. (article 10)
The race to be the Democratic Party's candidate for the White House is drawing to a close, with Barack Obama claiming victory on the night of the final two primaries. (article 8)
Pundits and editorial writers focus on the startling fact that a black man is now set to become Democratic nominee for the White House - and wonder at Hillary Clinton's public bid to be his running-mate. (article 9)
Barack Obama has chosen a high-profile team to help select his running mate, after declaring himself the Democratic nominee for US president. (article 7)
Democratic voters from the final primary states to vote, Montana and South Dakota, react to Barack Obama's victory in the delegate count and give their opinion on what Hillary Clinton should do next. (article 5)
Inside the cavernous sports hall at Baruch college in Manhattan, the mood among Hillary Clinton's supporters was subdued and distinctly sombre. (article 4)
There was dancing, clapping, defiance, praise for Barack Obama fierce pride, and rallying cries for more than 17 million voters. (article 12)
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Source articles
- Barack Obama could win a landslide (timesonline.co.uk, 06/05/2008, 957 words)
- Obama pledges support for Israel (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 653 words)
- Kenya's 'national hero' (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 615 words)
- Defiant Clinton ponders options (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 499 words)
- US voters' views: Montana and S Dakota (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 1337 words)
- Obama claims Democratic victory (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 691 words)
- Obama begins running-mate search (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 400 words)
- Q&A: What happens next? (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 661 words)
- Media marvel at Obama phenomenon (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 1160 words)
- Hillary Clinton in her own words (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 1416 words)
- Obama and crowd rise to occasion (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 844 words)
- Hillary Clinton gives Barack Obama one more kick (timesonline.co.uk, 06/04/2008, 606 words)
- Clinton the 'insider' swept aside (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 668 words)
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