The Illinois Senator tells NBC’s Brian Williams that the Kentucky and Oregon contests could be the deciders in the nomination fight.
“That will be an important day. If at that point we have the majority of pledged delegates, which is possible, then I think we can make a pretty strong claim that we’ve got the most runs and it’s the ninth inning and we’ve won.” Watch video above. Read more excerpts here.
But the Clinton campaign believes that Obama has given up on competing in Kentucky.
Obama also sits down with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer.
Accuses McCain of a “smear” over Hamas and says the Republican is “losing his bearing.” Watch video clips here.
Obama appears on CNN’s “Situation Room” beginning at 4 pm ET and on NBC’s “Nightly News” at various times.
