Business Standard

Obama closes in on Hillary

Image

Press Trust Of India Washington
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama crushed Hillary Clinton in four key contests, closing in menacingly on the frontrunner democrat in a deadlocked race, while Republican John McCainn suffered two embarrassing defeats after almost sealing his candidature in the 'Super Tuesday' vote.
 
Obama garnered roughly twice the votes received by Clinton in Nebraska, Washington and Louisiana caucuses and nearly 90 per cent of the ballots in Virgin Islands.

 
 

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Feb 11 2008 | 12:00 AM IST

Explore News