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Clinton Aims for Obama in Feisty NH Debate

Candidates look for an edge ahead of Tuesday's primary

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 5, 2008 8:42 PM CST

(Newser) – Hillary Clinton lit into Barack Obama during a sometimes testy Democratic debate in New Hampshire tonight, seeking to put a few chinks in his armor three days before the state's crucial primary. Clinton criticized Obama's health plan as inadequate and accused him of flip-flopping on... Read full story »

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