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John Edwards: Obama has best shot at beating McCain

John Edwards: Obama has best shot at beating McCain

Edwards tells NBC's "Today" show that Obama can unite the Democratic party, bring in new voters and get people excited about change.

Hillary Clinton pushes to get Michigan, Florida delegates counted

Hillary Clinton pushes to get Michigan, Florida delegates counted

Clinton met privately in Washington today with undecided superdelegates. She says they talked a lot about the two states that were penalized for violating party rules by holding early primaries.

INSIDE TENNESSEE: Harmon and DeFreese on Knox County Charter amendments

INSIDE TENNESSEE: Harmon and DeFreese on Knox County Charter amendments

Inside Tennessee is now available online. This week's episode focuses on the petition to amend Knox County's charter.

Clinton says she's staying in the race

Clinton says she's staying in the race

Obama campaign manager David Plouffe said in a conference call Wednesday that "we can see the finish line."

George McGovern switches support to Obama, calls on Clinton to drop out

George McGovern switches support to Obama, calls on Clinton to drop out

McGovern says he is calling former President Clinton to tell him of the decision and adds that he remains close friends with the Clintons.

Obama touts victory over politics of division

Obama touts victory over politics of division

Hillary Rodham Clinton did not get the "game-changer" she sought in North Carolina. She was counting on an Indiana win to continue her quest to convince the party she should be the nominee.

Clinton narrowly wins Indiana primary

The outcome wasn't clear for more than six hours after the polls closed. The uncertainty stemmed from slow counting in Lake County near Obama's home city of Chicago.

AP calls NC for Obama; predicts record turnout

AP calls NC for Obama; predicts record turnout

It is the first Democratic primary in years in which North Carolina's vote makes a significant impact.

Stakes are high as Obama, Clinton head in to N.C. and Indiana primaries

Stakes are high as Obama, Clinton head in to N.C. and Indiana primaries

Obama is favored to win North Carolina but his lead has shrunk. Polls show Clinton with a small lead in Indiana.

POLL: Rev. Wright has hurt Obama campaign

POLL: Rev. Wright has hurt Obama campaign

In February, Democrats and Democratic leaners by 33 points said Obama had a better shot at beating Republican John McCain in November. Clinton is now seen as the stronger candidate by 5 points.

Rev. Wright publicity blitz may hurt Obama

Rev. Wright publicity blitz may hurt Obama

Whatever difficulties it might cause his campaign, Obama said Wright is entitled to respond to critics who have "caricatured him."

McMillan considers gubernatorial run

McMillan considers gubernatorial run

McMillan was first elected to the House in 1994 was the first woman in Tennessee history to become majority leader in 2002.

Bredesen downplays VP talk

Bredesen downplays VP talk

Tennessee's governor downplays speculation he'd be a good fit as a running mate for Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.

Students suspended for Obama autographs

Students suspended for Obama autographs

If the students had approached a teacher about wanting to leave campus, they probably would have been given permission.

UPDATE: Clinton wins bruising Pennsylvania contest

UPDATE: Clinton wins bruising Pennsylvania contest

Hillary Clinton won the Pennsylvania primary, defeating Barack Obama and staving off elimination in a to-the-wire primary.
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