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With Sen. Barack Obama's Middle East trip making headlines, Sen. John McCain is making sure he gets a piece of the media spotlight back at home. More
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Compare The Candidates
Compare the candidates side-by-side and see where they stand on the issues important to you. More


Iraq
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A House panel looks into the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy for the first time since its inception -- but they say nothing will change this year. More


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Candidates Differ On 'Pakistan' Pronunciation
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How do Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain differ? Start with how to pronounce Pakistan. More


Obama In Jordan
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Speaking in Amman, Jordan, Sen. Barack Obama repeats his pledge that he'll do everything he can to make sure U.S. combat troops are deployed out of Iraq within 16 months. More


CNN Race To '08 Podcasts

Another Day In The Middle East For Barack Obama. CNN Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley And CNN's John Lisk Discuss The Why's Of The Trip.  Listen

Barack Obama Continues His Mideast Tour In Amman, Jordan. CNN Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley And CNN's John Lisk With More.  Listen

CNNRadio Bob Costantini Talks With Senior Political Analyst Gloria Borger About Senator Barack Obama's Trip To Iraq And Afghanistan; The Media Coverage And Iraq Prime Minister Al-Maliki's Seeming Approval Of Obama's Proposed Withdrawal Timeframe For U.S. Troops To Leave Iraq.  Listen

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Barack Obama's campaign says a magazine cover showing the him dressed as a Muslim and his wife as a terrorist is "tasteless and offensive."

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Commitment 2008

Delegate Count:

Democrats Total

2,118 Needed (Explainer)

1.Obama2,129
2.Clinton1,910.5
3.Edwards8 (Out)
Republicans Total

1,191 Needed (Explainer)

1.McCain1,413
2.Huckabee286 (Out)
3.Romney260 (Out)
4.Paul19

Source: Associated Press

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Conversation With The Candidate
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