The Feb. 9 vote

Clean sweep for Obama; Huckabee takes Kansas

Barack Obama defeated Hillary Rodham Clinton in all three states up for grabs in Saturday's Democratic contests, building momentum in the deadlocked race for the party's nomination.

Super Tuesday momentum short-lived for Clinton

Hillary Rodham Clinton had hoped her strong showing on Super Tuesday would halt Barack Obama's momentum -- but that notion was shattered Saturday as Obama scored blowouts in Washington state, Louisiana and Nebraska.

Huckabee's gains show McCain has work ahead

When John McCain's campaign shifts gears for the November election, the GOP's all-but-assured nominee will be on a tightrope, balancing his new role as party leader against his longtime role as party insurgent.

Clinton says she can beat McCain

Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Saturday that Democrats will have a hard time running against the "legendary background" of Republican John McCain, and that she is better positioned than Barack Obama to beat the likely GOP nominee.

Paul vows to remain a Republican in race

Presidential hopeful Ron Paul said he will not run as a third-party candidate in a new message to supporters that seems to recognize his slim chances at getting the Republican nomination.

Clinton, McCain win in California

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. John McCain won primary elections in California, cable networks are projecting, giving each of them coast-to-coast big-state victories over presidential rivals in their parties.

Clinton and McCain win big in New York

Sen. Hillary Clinton swept to victory over Sen. Barack Obama on Long Island and across New York State Tuesday night in the state's presidential primary, and Sen. John McCain handily won the Republican contest.

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