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Both Parties Look to November
Obama won big in Oregon. In Kentucky, Clinton won a lot bigger. But Obama's still the likely Democratic nominee. We look forward to the November election. Are the states as evenly divided as they were in 2000 and 2004? Which Red or Blue states look Purple—and why? What about race and gender? Is the vice-presidential nominee likely to matter? Also, as oil set records, lawmakers try to look tough, and rumblings of peace—and pragmatism-- in the Middle East.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenObama won big in Oregon. In Kentucky, Clinton won a lot bigger. But Obama's still the likely Democratic nominee. We look forward to the November election. Are the states as evenly divided as they were in 2000 and 2004? Which Red or Blue states look Purple—and why? What about race and gender? Is the vice-presidential nominee likely to matter? Also, as oil set records, lawmakers try to look tough, and Lebanon's government gives Hezbollah a political foothold while Israel and Syria talk peace.
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3 storiesAs Oil Prices Set Records, Lawmakers Try to Look Tough
The price of crude oil went past $132 a barrel today and $3.83 gasoline at the pump set a record. The House passed a law allowing suits against OPEC and the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled oil company executives . Kevin Hall is national economics correspondent for the McClatchy newspapers.
Read the story6 minPresidential Primaries Make Way for Fall Campaign
In Kentucky and Oregon yesterday, white voters dominated, but with very different results. Hillary Clinton 's Kentucky victory was overwhelming, and nearly half the state's Democrats said they would not support Barack Obama against John McCain . Obama now claims a majority of elected convention delegates.
Read the story34 minHezbollah Gains in Lebanon, Syria Talks Peace with Israel
Lebanon's fractious leaders are so unpopular that when they left Friday for negotiations in Qatar, a song called The Leaders Left Lebanon became an instant hit on music TV. But the country's 18-month old political crisis may be over after its beleaguered leaders came home with an agreement to politically legitimize Hezbollah.
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