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Hillary Clinton and Political Damage Control
The "inevitability" of Hillary Clinton has morphed into a three-way campaign for the Democratic nomination. Barack Obama is coming on strong and John Edwards is still a viable contender. Also, the African National Congress is no longer the party of Nelson Mandela.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe "inevitability" of Hillary Clinton has morphed into a three-way campaign for the Democratic nomination. Barack Obama is coming on strong and John Edwards is still a viable contender. If Clinton loses Iowa is it all over? Is New Hampshire a "firewall?" Is Bill Clinton helping or hurting his wife's campaign? Also, political fireworks in Africa's most powerful nation. What's at stake in today's election for leadership in South Africa's ruling political party.
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Hillary Clinton 's "inevitability" is old news as Barack Obama moves ahead in some polls and John Edwards just won't go away.
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After 55 years of disciplined unity, South Africa's ruling party is engaged in a bitter dispute over leadership, which could determine who will be the country's next president. President Thabo Mbeki cannot run for a third term in 2009.
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