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Clinton Fails to Turn Tide in Debate

She needed a big night, but it's mostly business as usual

By Lucas Laursen, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 22, 2008 8:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Hillary Clinton had to tread a difficult line in last night's debate—make a dent in Obama's credibility and momentum without sounding too negative—and she seemed to fall short of making any real headway, writes Wayne Slater of the Dallas Morning News. Clinton tried... Read full story »

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Clinton Fails to Turn Tide in Debate

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