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ABC's "Good Morning America": "End of the Road"

NBC's "Today": "Is it Over?"

CBS' "Early Show": "Obama's Big Night"

NBC: Russert repeated his Obama-is-the-nominee line, but hung it on "objective Democrats" rather than his own judgment. Of insiders, said "the obstacles are overwhelming, and they know it." Russert suggested Obama would help Clinton retire her campaign debt (and pay off Mark Penn's bills) as part of an exit deal.

Andrea Mitchell: "She is ready to give up." Cited Ed Rendell as the kind of supporter who might ease her out.

ABC: Stephanopoulos said despite the race going on "this nomination fight is over," Obama's lead "can't be overcome" in elected delegates. Says she's depending on Oregon, seating full delegations of Michigan, Florida and a "revelation" on the scale of another Rev. Wright controversy to see any sort of comeback.

CBS: Schieffer said the race is "basically" over, question is whether this "demolition derby" continues where they are fighting each other. Suggested dream ticket as a solution. Said she's meeting with advisers Wednesday, there will be increased pressure on her to drop out.

Clinton strategist/spokesman Howard Wolfson on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" tried to spin Indiana win as "impressive" because she was outspent, said "no question" they have to have a good month. Want to make sure Florida, Michigan are counted, he has "no sense" she's interested in Veep slot.

Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs took a victory lap on "Joe," called the night "decisive" and said his candidate "took a big step forward."

Gibbs and Wolfson both on CNN's "American Morning."

Romney on "Joe" and "American Morning."

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