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GOP May Have Big Say in Dems' Indiana Primary

Clinton, Obama reaching out to Republican voters, too

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted May 2, 2008 10:49 AM CDT

(Newser) – In the red state of Indiana, the GOP could have a major say in the fortunes of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in Tuesday's primary, the Wall Street Journal reports. Republicans could account for up to 15% of voters in the Democratic race because of... Read full story »

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GOP May Have Big Say in Dems' Indiana Primary

Clinton, Obama reaching out to Republican voters, too

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