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S.C. win gives Obama boost heading toward Super Tuesday

The black-and-white fight in South Carolina is now a black-and-blue battle for the big prize on Feb. 5th.

Barack Obama scored a major victory in the Palmetto State primary Saturday, giving him a burst of momentum he'll need to overcome Hillary Rodham Clinton's advantage in a Super Tuesday showdown in 22 states including New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and California.

Riding a wave...

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