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Accusations Fly During Texas Two-Step Tussle

Obama lawyer hijacks Clinton camp's 'dirty tricks' conference call

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 5, 2008 6:31 AM CST

(Newser) – The two-step voting process in Texas caused Democratic tempers to flare last night, the Washington Post reports. Both sides accused each other of trying to hijack the evening caucus which followed the day's primary vote. The Clinton campaign held a conference call with reporters to... Read full story »

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