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Two possible paths to the Democratic nomination: Barack Obama's path here. Hillary Clinton's path here. Permalink
Obama Sweeps Potomac Primary
Land of Lincolner wins commanding victories in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. Watch clip of his victory speech above, and read it here. After wins, Obama campaign claims they take 124 of 168 elected delegates. Read earlier state-by-state breakdown. TIME's David Von Drehle on Obama's sweep and Michael Duffy on how Obama's voters impact upon McCain. NY Times news analysis on Obama's momentum captures the media's sense of things perfectly: the race is Obama's to lose -- and win. McCain Sweeps All Three Too Arizonan takes the Commonwealth (and its winner-take-all 60 delegates) along with Maryland and D.C. Says after his wins: "My friends, I promise you, I am fired up and ready to go." Watch clip above. Read full remarks here. Plus: TIME's Michael Scherer on McCain's two-front battle. Permalink
White Lights Lead to Red Lights, Which Indicate the Exits
Fox: Clinton "struggling" in Maryland, while Obama "thriving." Watch video above. Fox exit poll data: Read Virginia vote breakdowns by race, gender, faith, talk-radio habits and more. More preliminary exit poll data: From CNN here, from the AP here, from MSNBC here, from ABC here. Permalink
Clinton Hits El Paso
Dallas Morning News: Clinton starts on-the-ground wooing of Texas' Latino vote on Tuesday night. Permalink
Clinton Deputy Campaign Manager Resigns
Mike Henry— who was close to former campaign manager Solis Doyle — wrote 2007 memo urging Clinton to skip Iowa caucuses. Permalink
Poll Shows Obama Leading in Wisconsin
From Public Policy Polling: Obama 50, Clinton 39 Poll conducted Feb. 11; Error margin: 3.9 points Obama enjoys even larger lead among those concerned about the Iraq War-- click here for full results. Permalink
NAACP Head Calls for Seating Michigan, Florida Delegates
Chairman Julian Bond says in letter to Howard Dean that refusing to seat the delegates recalls the "sordid history of racially discriminatory primaries." Permalink
Clinton Goes On the Air in Texas, Ohio
Launches five ads (including one Spanish-language spot) in critical March 4 states -- all previously aired by the campaign in other states. Watch "Falling Through" here (Ohio) Watch "Lifetime" here, "Obligation" here and "Dignity" here. (TX) Watch Spanish ad here. Earlier: Clinton also went up in the air in Wisconsin with her "Obligation" health care spot. Permalink
Obama Goes Up With Spanish-Language Radio Ad in Texas
Spot highlights his community organizing role, touts ability to unify, fight special interests. Listen to it here. Read script here (with English translation). Will run in San Antonio, Harlingen, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and El Paso. Permalink
Rush Limbaugh: I Am McCain's Biggest Asset
El Rushbo spends start of Tuesday show on his new favorite topic. Listen to him here. Permalink
Rendell: Some Penn. Whites Won't Vote for a Black Candidate
Clinton-supporting governor cites his victory over Lynn Swann as evidence that some Pennsylvanians "are probably not ready" to back Obama. Echoes earlier Obama comments here. Permalink
Tuesday Endorsements
--Huckabee nabs Texas Rep. Culberson from the Houston area. --Clinton gets former Ohio Senator/astronaut John Glenn, who announces at a media availability with Gov. Strickland. Permalink
Potomac Primary Color
--McCain gets dozens of pats on the back (some Republican colleagues even wait in line to shake his hand) in a rare appearance on the Senate floor. --Obama and D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty ramp up voters at a Dunkin' Donuts in the capital city's Eastern Market. They ordered a dozen donuts and hot chocolate for campaign volunteers who braved freezing temperatures outside. Permalink
Huckabee: McCain May Not Inspire GOP "Foot Soldiers"
Casts doubt on the front-runner's ability to rally the party's base, especially compared with Obama. "I think Obama may present a significant challenge because he is fresh." On H. Clinton: "She does not have the personality of her husband." Permalink
McCain Still the Winner in Washington State
Complete count reaffirms McCain as the winner after Huckabee challenged the results with only 87% of the vote tabulated. Permalink
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